Unscrew the switch from the electrical box and pull it out with the. To replace this kind of switch follow these steps.
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How to replace a light switch. Unscrew and remove the switch plate. Remove the cover plate. In older systems that. Disconnect the power to the light switch at your homes electrical service panel also known as the breaker box or. Currently loaded videos are 1 through 15 of 28 total videos. Now get the replacement light switch ready using its on off labels to help you orient the unit.
Turn off the power by switching off the circuit breaker that controls the circuit feeding the switch. Turn off the power to the switch at the main circuit breaker or fuse panel. Changing a single pole light switch 1. Then use a voltage tester to make sure that the circuit is dead. Leah from see jane drill demonstrates how to replace a single pole light switch. Shut off the power.
Shop all dimmers switches share. If necessary use a wire stripper to expose about a half inch of both the hot and neutral wires. Learning to change a light switch is a wiring project you can do yourself with just a few common tools and our easy to follow step by step instructions. She gives step by step instructions so that the beginner or novice can easy follow the steps and complete this task. Purchase a new light switch that meets your requirements at a local home repair or hardware store.