How To Check If Wall Light Switch Is Broken

How to troubleshoot light switches and replace it can be easy and d i y project.

How to check if wall light switch is broken.

Take the switch plate off and remove the switch from the box. If the specific breaker is not identified turn off the main power switch. This video will show you how to check your light switch and how to replace a. Remove the screws holding the cover plate on the light switch with a slotted screwdriver.

Test the ground wires in the wall switch with a two lead circuit tester which has a red and a black lead running into black body with a small light. Turn off the power to the light circuit at the breaker panel. This problem can be felt by touch as the plastic piece is usually loose in the switch without any spring tension. How to tell if an electric light switch is bad.

Disconnect and remove the switch. Check for loose or corroded wires. Shut off the power to the light switch circuit by switching off the appropriate breaker in your home s service panel breaker. Shut off the power.

Twist them together with pliers and screw on a wire connector. Clean them up or tighten them as needed. If the light goes on the switch is probably faulty. Turn the power off to the switch put tape on the breaker so no one will turn it on.

Replace it with a new one. Keep the circuit breaker flipped off for this.