How to fix a faulty light switch?

Rhonda Kelley
by Rhonda Kelley
I have a haunted outside light over my shed door! Comes on and off whenever it pleases regardless off switch position. flipping switch only dims light?

  6 answers
  • GrandmasHouseDIY GrandmasHouseDIY on Jun 14, 2018

    Hi Rhonda, sounds like a faulty switch to me. Have you tried replacing the switch?

  • Johnavallance82 Johnavallance82 on Jun 14, 2018

    Get the wiring checked out by an electrician...... Or could be damp getting in somewhere.

  • Jcraw Jcraw on Jun 14, 2018

    Either it’s fauly wiring or it’s a sensor and critters keep passing by.

    But the dimming probably means wiring. I don’t think it’s just the switch. If it’s a shed, could be that mice or squirrels have been chewing wires - for some obscure reason they like to do that.

    Though I hate to say it, call the electrician.

    We don’t mess with water or things that can zap our house or us.

    • Rhonda Kelley Rhonda Kelley on Jun 14, 2018

      yeah that’s what I thought. Have had a couple electricians look but so far no luck.

  • Happy Days Hometalker Happy Days Hometalker on Jun 14, 2018

    Call the electrician, only way to know is to get it fixed, then if it continues, who ya gonna call, The Ghost Busters !

  • William William on Jun 14, 2018

    There is a short or loose wire going to the shed light. Either a loose ground or neutral wire somewhere.

  • Jcraw Jcraw on Jun 15, 2018

    Incredible. I don’t know what to say, except find an old electrician with a head full of info.

    • Rhonda Kelley Rhonda Kelley on Jun 15, 2018

      Yeah. Been trying that and so far three electricians and no luck yet. I’m hoping I can show the next one all these great suggestions and maybe one will be the answer.