Unbelievable Changing Out A Light Switch
Most modern switcheshave screw termina.
Changing out a light switch. Next wrap the new switch wires around the screw connectors and use a screwdriver to tighten them. When you re done tighten the screws and secure the switches to the switch box. A great way to know if you turned off the correct breaker is to turn on the light switch before cutting the power.
Anybody can do it safely and correctly. If you want to update to a dimmer switch see install a dimmer switch for instructions. Finally replace the faceplate and.
Unscrew the switch from the electrical box and pull it out with the wires still attached. Then disconnect the wires from the screw connectors on either side. Loosen the screws on the double light switch.
To replace a light switch start by disconnecting the power to the switch by shutting off the breaker for the room. Dimmer switches with a dial to control the brightness turn the light off when the dial is turned all the way down or pushed in. Turn off the power to the switch at the main circuit breaker or fuse panel.
In this video i show you how to replace a light switch. It only takes about ten minutes. Generally you ll want to attach the breaker box hot wire to the black terminal screw on the common side of the switches and then the hot wires leading to the light fixtures to the other two terminal screws.
Some dimmer switches are like toggle types. Once the power is cut remove the switch cover and mounting screws with a screwdriver and pull the old switch from the wall. Finally push the wires back into the box before mounting the new switch and switch.