problems installing switches to bedroom outlets?

Question

I installed the new dimmers in the bedroom and another room and noticed when i turned the power back on the outlet work in both rooms buuuttttt the lights do not turn on. Could it be a fuse because i know that in the fuse box there is separate switches help please.

i installed new switches to those that have already existed. My bedroom light worked fine also the other bedroom. I installed a dimmer switch in my hallway first it did not work but then I switched the wires and the dimmer worked in the hallway but the bedroom light and the other rooms light would not work. note that the power outlets work but nothe light switches, i know they probly run on different fuses right? i hope its the fuse so i could go buy it and intsall it but it got dark. help

Answer 1

it is possible that you have your wires backwards

Answer 2

Please clarify. Are you adding these switches to control duplex outlets that your lights are plugged into? or are you replacing old switches with new? or are you doing something different?

I'm confused. What do the switches have to do with the outlets besides being on the same circuit?

*****Sorry. It's very difficult doing this over the internet and terminology is very important. Your heading indicates that you are adding switches to outlets, but it sounds like this is not actually the case. You are just replacing old switches. Is this correct??

You also indicate "fuses", do you mean breaker? Is this an older house with knob & tube wiring? or do you know? Did you actually remove a fuse, or switch off a breaker when you started the project?

It sounds like the fuse may have blown or the breaker may have tripped. i can't imagine that it would be installed wrong if you were just replacing the switch.

Answer 3

You have probably made some incorrect wiring in the process. I cannot diagnose the exact problem without seeing it, so I suggest that you contact a qualified electrician.