"RBM" rbm2(remove wrote in message
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In unfinished parts of basements or garages, readily accessible outlets
are
required to be GFCI protected. Outlets on ceilings or outlets installed
behind and dedicated for specific, not easily moved appliances, like
washers, dryers, refrigerators, etc. do not need GFCI protection

Quite true.

However, there is little harm in putting in a GFCI outlet.

Motors just don't cause false trips.

Sometimes, refrigerators will "false trip" during defrost when water runs
over heater wiring. Likewise, sometimes washing machines (and dishwahers)
false trip when leaks cause water to run over terminals.

BUT it that really a "false trip?"

It's almost routine to see a outlet that's only supposed to be for one
appliance be "duplex." What that means is that "someone" might plug in
something else.

IOW: you can make a good case for "protecting" these outlets.