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