Replacing Light Switch On Wall

Replace switch in wall electrical box.

Replacing light switch on wall.

There are small tabs extending from switch s mounting bracket. How to replace a light switch beginner tutorial leah from see jane drill demonstrates how to replace a single po. To replace a light switch start by disconnecting the power to the switch by shutting off the breaker for the room. Test for power using a non contact circuit tester.

To replace this kind of switch follow these steps. Push switch into box carefully and make sure wires fit neatly into box behind switch. Remove the wall switch s cover plate by removing the mounting screws. These tabs should lie flat against wall outside electrical box.

Insert the probe of the tester into the box alongside the screw terminals on the switch. They hold switch flush with wall no matter how electrical box is angled inside. Unscrew the switch from the electrical box and pull it out with the wires still attached. The tester will light up or make a sound if there is live current in the box.

Switch outlet combinations consist of a lever or rocker switch with a 110 v outlet below and the. Turn off the power to the switch at the main circuit breaker or fuse panel. Then use a voltage tester to make sure that the circuit is dead. Once the power is cut remove the switch cover and mounting screws with a screwdriver and pull the old switch from the wall.