Replace Bad Rocker Style Light Switches
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How to Replace Rocker Style Light Switches © By: Dave Rongey |
Bad Rocker Switches that Need Replacing
[ad#block]Electrical Question: I am renting a home built in 1987. Some of the original wall light rocker switches don’t come on well. I have to rock them a couple of times before they ‘catch’. Sometimes I tap them on the top section after they are is the on position, and this works too.
Does this mean I have a bad connection or bad switch? If there is a risk of fire I can immediately tell the landlord. Thanks! Susie
This electrical question came from: Susie, from Ft Myers, Florida.
Dave The Electrician’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question Susie
How to Replace Rocker Style Light Switches
- Susie, the problem with the rocker switches that you are describing is due to the contacts or internal parts of that are wearing out inside the rocker switch.
- Typically this does not present a fire hazard unless you see a lot of arcing.
- In any case I would encourage you to contact your landlord and bring this condition to their attention so they can arrange for the rocker switches to be replaced.
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