i am switching old switch for a new one.
2006-11-10 09:19:13 · 5 answers · asked by ronald j1961 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Cut off power,trip breaker to that switch,remove cover plate.Remove screws and pull old switch out of box.Check wires and remove from old switch and attach to corresponding screws on new one.place back in box and reattach screws and cover plate.It's very basic.
2006-11-10 09:23:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Pretty much like Mike explained, but, I'd add that, after you replace the switch, you wrap electrical tape around the switch so the terminal screw heads can't touch any metal inside the box.
2006-11-10 09:42:03 · answer #2 · answered by countrypunk 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
is it on a gfci circuit? just curious...most switches are pretty basic but in a bathroom you may want to make sure if the light is near a sink...
2006-11-11 03:23:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're not very handy, call an electrician.
2006-11-10 09:21:30 · answer #4 · answered by Feathery 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be very careful
2006-11-11 01:17:52 · answer #5 · answered by Trainman1957 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call an electrician if u can afford one
2006-11-10 09:41:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋