Supreme Replace Regular Switch With Dimmer
The dimmer switch is now installed and ready to go.
Replace regular switch with dimmer. Place the dimmer switch completely into the junction box and use the two included screws to secure the switch to the box. To replace a standard switch with a dimmer switch follow these steps. Unscrew the switch from the electrical box and pull it out with.
Turn off the power to the switch at the circuit or fuse panel. Be sure to turn the power back on and test it out to make sure it fully works. There are also three way dimmers that work with regular three way switches to provide dimmer control at one of the two switch locations the regular switch just turns the light on an off.
Use your flat head screwdriver and screw the faceplate in with the two included screws. Be aware that all dimmer switches have larger bodies than standard switches and need a little room in their electrical box to dissipate heat dimming. Unscrew and remove the switch plate.