CA Traveler wrote:
It could cost more to repair than to replace the unit.
This is likely true. If I had the issue, I would test with a meter. Any sign of contact to ground, I would take it apart. Working on a dead animal, so nothing to loose. Looking from inside, if don't see a loose connection or worn insulation toss the pieces. I might learn something, and I can be sure nobody gets hurt trying to use it.
I would hope that a rational person would consider it more important to be safe. GFCIs are designed to protect you from potential electric shock. To me this trumps any "use" consideration.
Same hope, but no faith. Protect the valuable. LOL
