How to Replace an Light Switch. MC Home Depot’s Ask Angelo series is a compilation of basic DIY and other construction ideas that aims to help you, the viewer, become a Champion Builder, this week featuring how to replace a single-pole electric switch.
How to Replace an Light Switch – What you will need:
- Philipps Screwdriver/Flat Screwdriver
- Insulated gloves
- New Electrical Switch set.
What you have to do:
- Turn off the circuit. Go to your circuit breaker/fuse box and turn off the power.
- Test if the circuit is off using a voltage meter or by turning the switch to be replaced on and off to see if it will still turn on the lights.
- Snap off the electrical Switch’s exterior cover.
- Unscrew the existing electrical Switch.
- Using the flat screw-driver, unlock the plastic locks keeping the wires in place, taking note of which wire was in the positive slot; which wire was in the negative slot. Mark these with tape so as not to be confused later.
- Insert the wires into their corresponding slots of the new light switch and make sure that they are locked in place. Try gently pulling them out a few times to make sure
- Screw in the new electrical switch.
- Return the exterior cover.
- Return the power, taking note to see if the switch sparks.
- Test the lights. Again check for sparks.
You can also watch this video:
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