2006-07-04 16:58:27 · 4 answers · asked by Gary D 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It's caused by dust and corrosion in the contact points of the switch. It should be replaced as soon as possible. It could cause the points to heat to the point of combustion but not really likely.
2006-07-04 17:17:36 · answer #1 · answered by J P 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The switch is now defective. Replace it.
They sell 120v switchs at Wal-Mart.
Turn off the breaker. Remove the light switch cover, unscrew the switch, unwire the switch. Reverse the process. Easy to do. Total cost will be under $2 bucks.
mike
2006-07-05 01:10:55 · answer #2 · answered by miketyson26 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be dirt, insects being burnt, worn-out insulation causing wires to short-circuit one another, etc. Maybe your switch has moved sideways that its terminal might be closing up to the box. Turn off your circuit breaker and open up the box. Do a visual inspection of anything obviously wrong. You could also unscrew the switch and check it out... but BE SURE that the electricity is OFF. Clean it up, or tape it up or replace switch.
ELSE call someone who knows electricity and have it fix asap!
Good luck.
2006-07-05 09:43:40 · answer #3 · answered by gee1960 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Along with JP and miketyson make sure the switch is rated for the amount of load (power) being turned on. Normal switch is 15amps but the 20amp are also available.
2006-07-05 05:28:27 · answer #4 · answered by StayBeZe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋