I have several light switch cover plates that are bowing out. There doesn't seem to be any pressure on them as if I overtightened the screws. It seems like heat or something else is causing them to bend out. I did find a way to straighten them though... Place them in the oven at 225 degrees for about 10 minutes or so. Flat now but why did they bend in the first place.....
2007-08-09 14:49:06 · 6 answers · asked by charleskmoore2 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You stumped me. In 45 + years of electrical work I have never run across this one. I have seen them burned and melted in places from loose connections and arcing. But never bowed. Do they feel hot? If they feel hot, call an electrician. But the chances of having a bad switch or connection in more than one switch at a time is like winning the lottery. Not likely. Leave some comments. Which way did they bow, in or out? Interesting. Good luck.
2007-08-09 17:07:50 · answer #1 · answered by John himself 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possibly from heat. Especially if you had a dimmer switch in the box. The plates may have been overtightened at one time or another. Hard to say how things mess up over time. At least you have found a way to straighten them out. good luck.
2007-08-09 14:54:11 · answer #2 · answered by Fordman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you think there is enough heat coming from your light switches then you need to call the fire dept. and have them check things out for you asap.
If you don't think you have a fire in your walls/wiring then call an electrician tomorrow a.m. and have them check things out.
Any hotspots in your wiring can be very dangerous, deadly even. Treat this seriously!
2007-08-09 14:54:40 · answer #3 · answered by K H 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Something behind the wall where the wires are might be overheating. Touch the plants and see if they are hot. If so, you need a licensed electrician to fix this for you. Do not wait, this is very dangerous.
2007-08-09 14:53:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cheap plastic; next time buy metal and paint or wallpaper to match your walls. Are you sure the electrical boxes are set flush with the wall?
2007-08-09 14:53:10 · answer #5 · answered by HoneyBunny 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Plastic is an - amorphous solid
Look it up
2007-08-10 09:02:09 · answer #6 · answered by Garfield 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋