Trying to replace double light switches in my kitchen
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Hi Gloria, Here's a how to video that may help! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XajHvw7mga8
Good luck!
You can do this! Here are a couple links to help you out.
http://www.dummies.com/home-garden/home-improvement/lighting/how-to-replace-a-light-switch/
http://m.wikihow.com/Replace-a-Light-Switch
If that fails, call an electrician! There is good reason electrical work often requires a permit!
Hello.
1st Have an electric current tester on hand when dealing with electrical.
2nd Learn your wires:
(a) Black = Hot (power wire)
(b) Red = Hot (power wire connects to a light switch on the wall)
(c) White = Neutral
(d) Cooper color Wire = Ground
So the wires that might be coming out the wall maybe black, white, copper, and/or red. If the junction box has 2 switches then you will have 2-black, 2 white, and 2-copper color wires.
If the double outlet is pre-wired for a light and a ceiling fan the wires might have a red wire included.
This is how to hook up the switch: Black (Red) wire = Brass color
White wire = Silver color
Copper wire = Copper color
This is the same setup no matter for a switch or a outlet. I hope this has helped you. Have a good one.