How to Install and Wire Residential Switches


 

It can be beneficial to learn how to do your own residential wiring because doing so will allow you to save money since you will not need to hire a professional to do it for you. Even if you only learn how to do a few small jobs, such as changing the switches in your home, these small skills can go a long way in helping you to save time and money. In this video, you will learn some basic residential wiring and how to install switches in a home.


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There are many different kinds of switches, from basic ones to smart ones to ones that have USB ports built-in. The video will cover every single type so that you will know exactly how to install the kind of switch you want without needing to hire a professional. The first thing you need to do is remove the old switch. You can do this by removing the cover plate first and then removing the switch. The video will then give a breakdown of every cable you’ll see underneath inside the box and what to do with them.

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