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How To Change A Light Switch

Changing a light switch is probably nothing to someone with experience or belong to the male gender, however, for females and those who have no idea how to change a light switch, you might benefit from this article.

Lots of wear and tear to the light switch

The light switch, because of the consistent contact and repeated on-ing and off-ing of the light switch, you may have to change the light switch every few years. But the good news is that you can learn how to change a light switch in a matter of minutes. But this is only when there's no electrical fault or technical problems with the light switch. If this is the case, you may not know how to repair or change the light switch. Instead, contact someone professional to change the light switch for you. You can try but you should take into consideration your own safety and the safety of your kids. Changing a light switch is a simple task but it can be dangerous is you don't understand how to change a light switch.

To change a light switch, remember….safety first

The first thing that you have to do before you start to change a light switch is to switch off the main circuit breaker or fuse box. Don't just flip it off, flip it off, and then on again, just to make sure that it's off, and then switch it off. Before you start changing the light switch, put a sign at the fuse box to notify others in the house that you're working and that they should not touch the fuse box or attempt to flip the fuse back on while you're still changing the light switch.

Using a screwdriver, remove the top panel or plate of the light switch by unscrewing the screws holding the light switch plate together. The light switch plate is made of either metal or plastic that is covering the light switch.

After removing the top plate of the light switch, you'll see that there are a few other screws that inside the light switch. These are the screws that are holding the light switch in place on the wall.

Expose the wires of the light switch by gently pulling the light switch off the wall without pulling it all out altogether. You're only required to pull it enough to reveal the wires of the light switch.

Learning how to change a light switch can be confusing too

This is where learning how to change a light switch is confusing. Although most light switch wires are color coded, if you're living in an old house, yours may not be. So, tag them.

Remove the wires and take the light switch wires to the store. You don't need to bring the other light switch parts to the store with you. To change the light switch, you'll need one exactly like the one you have.

Change the light switch wires the right side up and then attach the wires to the screws and secure the light switch mounting screws and light switch plates back on….and you're done. You've just learnt how to change a light switch!