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Question: Only one switch on my double light switch is working? What can I do?
Answer: The traveling wire may be on the the wrong terminal screws. To resolve the issue, you would turn off your power, ring out the wires and then see which one is your point (meaning hot). Once you figure out your point, you would reattach the wires to the correct screws.
Question: My recess light is not working. I've replaced the light bulb and found I have power at the switch (the other 8 in the room are working). What can be wrong?
Answer: It could be a loose neutral at the light. Which means that the light will not work with out the neutral.
Question: My dimmer switch for my overhead lights is not working correctly. The light doesn't come on anymore. Should I replace the switch?
Answer: Dimmer switches have a short lifespan compared to regular, single pole switches. Most last roughly 10 years give or take. The switch may also burn out quicker if the wattage in the lights is higher than the rating in the switch.
Question: I just bought my house. How do I know what wattage light bulb my switch dimmer switch can handle?
Answer: When you buy a new home, you should look at the main amp rating on your panel board. This will tell you how much amperage you have to use in your house. In most cases 8 lights would go on a 600-watt switch. Any more lights than that it would be a good idea to upgrade to a 1,000-watt switch.
Question: How do I know if my house is properly grounded?
Answer: You should have two ground rod systems going into the ground. You should also have a ground to your water main. If the clamp comes loose or decays over time, you'll need an electrician to install a new ground clamp.
Question: Only one switch on my double light switch is working? What can I do?
Answer: The traveling wire may be on the the wrong terminal screws. To resolve the issue, you would turn off your power, ring out the wires and then see which one is your point (meaning hot). Once you figure out your point, you would reattach the wires to the correct screws.
Question: My recess light is not working. I've replaced the light bulb and found I have power at the switch (the other 8 in the room are working). What can be wrong?
Answer: It could be a loose neutral at the light. Which means that the light will not work with out the neutral.
Question: My dimmer switch for my overhead lights is not working correctly. The light doesn't come on anymore. Should I replace the switch?
Answer: Dimmer switches have a short lifespan compared to regular, single pole switches. Most last roughly 10 years give or take. The switch may also burn out quicker if the wattage in the lights is higher than the rating in the switch.
Question: I just bought my house. How do I know what wattage light bulb my switch dimmer switch can handle?
Answer: When you buy a new home, you should look at the main amp rating on your panel board. This will tell you how much amperage you have to use in your house. In most cases 8 lights would go on a 600-watt switch. Any more lights than that it would be a good idea to upgrade to a 1,000-watt switch.
Question: How do I know if my house is properly grounded?
Answer: You should have two ground rod systems going into the ground. You should also have a ground to your water main. If the clamp comes loose or decays over time, you'll need an electrician to install a new ground clamp.
