Connecting ground and neutral behind GFCI is going to kill?

[Diane G.]

Calling electrical pros ----

I am in a situation where power was out and an electrician tied the ground and neutral behind a GFCI and put power back on, but I am very worried that it is a hazard... Your thoughts?

[Brad Schultheiss]

older houses have the ground and neutrals  land on the same bar.  My biggest concern would be whether the gfci is still functioning properly.   If it isn't it should not be wired up.  He could have capped the wires behind the device and put the plug in to protect the wires.   Without looking at what he did I can't tell you how bad it is.   If he's licensed bonded and insured I wouldn't worry about it too much.