Great Replace Light Switch

Turn off the power to the switch at the main circuit breaker or fuse panel.

Replace light switch. To replace your lamp switch unplug the lamp and remove the light bulb and lamp shade. Next wrap the new switch wires around the screw connectors and use a screwdriver to tighten them. Unscrew the switch from the electrical box and pull it out with the wires still attached.

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Remove the switch screws. To replace this kind of switch follow these steps. The easiest way to replace an old light switch is to choose a new one of the same model.

Gently pull the switch body out and away from the electrical box so you can access the wire connections which may be on the back of the switch body. If it controls a ceiling fixture make sure the light goes on. And don t be afraid to call a pro if you begin the repair but find that circumstances aren t what you expected.

Finally push the wires back into the box before mounting the new switch and. Once the power is cut remove the switch cover and mounting screws with a screwdriver and pull the old switch from the wall. Replacing a wall switch ranks among the easier of home electrical repairs but any time you are working with electricity there is the potential for shock.

Unscrew and remove the switch plate. Replacing a light switch is a project best done by a diyer with experience at electrical repairs and some understanding of circuits. Plug in your lamp and you re done.