A light switch may require replacement every now and then. Faulty electrical contact kits may be attached to it and can cause damage. Some switches have old mechanisms and will need to have new ones to prevent wear.
Fuse boxes must be checked beforehand and switched off prior to any installation procedure. Indicate to others that it needs to remain off until job is done. Remove the cover plate of the switch. It usually has two screws securing it in place. Unscrew those and other screws inside that secures the switch to the wall.
Once it is out, take note of the attachment of the wires. Call an expert if it is fused or soldered together. If it has screws, remove them one at a time, leaving the ground wire last. Make sure you do not mix up the wires.
Now that it has been removed, bring switch and cover plate to the hardware. Look for a replacement, bearing in mind the color, size and other features of the original. Do not hesitate to ask for help if you do not have any idea what to look for.
Bring the replacement back. Check if it fits the hole and if the right one is bought. Never forget to check the fuse box before you being working again. Some people may not know about what you are doing and might have turn the power on again.
If it fits, attach it in place. Begin with the last wire that you removed which is the ground wire. Take your time in securing the wires in place. Before covering the switch, take one last look and assess it thoroughly. Once sure, turn on the main power and test the switch. Circuit testers may be utilized.
Be sure that someone else is with you during the replacement of electrical contact kits. You only have two hands so it can be difficult to maneuver around with no one to help you. Avoid working in wet areas and never work barefooted. If you are unsure, contact an electrician to fix the problem.
Fuse boxes must be checked beforehand and switched off prior to any installation procedure. Indicate to others that it needs to remain off until job is done. Remove the cover plate of the switch. It usually has two screws securing it in place. Unscrew those and other screws inside that secures the switch to the wall.
Once it is out, take note of the attachment of the wires. Call an expert if it is fused or soldered together. If it has screws, remove them one at a time, leaving the ground wire last. Make sure you do not mix up the wires.
Now that it has been removed, bring switch and cover plate to the hardware. Look for a replacement, bearing in mind the color, size and other features of the original. Do not hesitate to ask for help if you do not have any idea what to look for.
Bring the replacement back. Check if it fits the hole and if the right one is bought. Never forget to check the fuse box before you being working again. Some people may not know about what you are doing and might have turn the power on again.
If it fits, attach it in place. Begin with the last wire that you removed which is the ground wire. Take your time in securing the wires in place. Before covering the switch, take one last look and assess it thoroughly. Once sure, turn on the main power and test the switch. Circuit testers may be utilized.
Be sure that someone else is with you during the replacement of electrical contact kits. You only have two hands so it can be difficult to maneuver around with no one to help you. Avoid working in wet areas and never work barefooted. If you are unsure, contact an electrician to fix the problem.