How to Install a Dimmer Light Switch: Wiring and Replacement (DIY)
Introduction
There's more to changing a switch than connecting a few wires. You have to check grounding and box size for a safe, first-class job. It's easy to install a dimmer switch, but make sure to upgrade the wiring if necessary to make it safer and meet Electrical Code requirements. We'll show you how to assure a safe installation.Getting Started: Tools and Power
It doesn’t take long to replace an ordinary light switch with a full-feature dimmer light switch. But while you’re at it, to make your home safer, you should upgrade the wiring to meet the latest requirements of the National Electrical Code. Our step-by-step instructions will show you how to install the dimming switch, concentrating on details that will guarantee a safe installation. Here’s what you can do if your light switch isn’t working.
The tools you’ll need to install a toggle dimmer light switch are inexpensive and will come in handy for all your electrical projects. You’ll need a screwdriver, wire stripper, inexpensive (2 lead wire type) voltage tester and needle-nose pliers to install a dimmer.
Wiring problems and mistakes are all too common, and if left uncorrected have the potential to cause short circuits, shocks and even fires. Here are the top 10 electrical mistakes people make and how to fix what you find.
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