Control the ambience of a room with a new dimmer switch.
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A dimmer switch is atype of light switchused to control the brightness of a connected light fixture.
Installing a dimmer switchisn’t difficult if you have experience working with home electrical systems.
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This informative guide will help you find out how to install a dimmer switch.
Another factor to check before purchasing a dimmer switch is whether you need a single-pole or three-pole one.
New advanced dimmer switches with smart features may also require a neutral connection to function.
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you could see this by pulling out the existing light switch without disconnecting it.
If the home has neutral wiring, you should see a white wire inside the junction box.
double-check toturn off the electricityto the light switch before starting this project.
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Use a non-contact voltage tester to verify that the electricity is off before touching the wires.
This could lead to dangerous overheating, short-circuiting, and fire.
Avoid this issue by upgrading to a larger junction box before installing the new dimmer switch.
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you’ve got the option to check the flow of electricity with a non-contact voltage tester.
Test the black wires in the junction box to confirm that the electricity to the switch is turned off.
If there are multiple switches in the same box, double-check to test all of them.
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Gently pull the switch out of the junction box without removing the wires.
Use wire labels to mark the wires currently attached to the switch.
This should be a three-way connection point, linking thelight fixture, junction box, and the dimmer switch.
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If the dimmer switch does not need a neutral connection, proceed directly to wiring the line wire.
Connect the black line wire to the terminal on the back or side of the dimmer switch.
Finally, connect the green or copper ground wire to the dimmer switch terminal.
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Put the faceplate over the dimmer switch and tighten the screws on the faceplate.
Reinstall the fuse or flip the switch on the breaker panel to turn on the electricity to the switch.
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