How To Remove Light Switch Housing From Wall

I was re doing some of the electrical in my basement during a renovation and i had to get rid of a l.

How to remove light switch housing from wall.

You only need simple tools and materials to do this. Remove mounting screws on switch cover plate and take off plate. In my experience the self c. If necessary remove screws and carefully pull switch out of box as far as attached wires allow.

In this video i show you how to remove a light switch. With cover plate removed you ll see two screws holding switch in switch box. Locate the screw or screws on the outer face of the light switch. Turn the breaker back on then test the leads on both switch terminals with a voltage tester.

If there are two screws with wires attached switch is a simple on off single pole type. You need a slotted screwdriver two wire nuts a blank light switch insertor blank wall plate and possibly some electrical tape. Disconnect the wires at the switch if you plan on permanently removing the light. Step 3 look at the top and bottom of the light switch assembly in the wall to locate two more screws.

To disable a light switch remove the two wires from the switch and tie them together with a wire nut. The live circuit wire will light up the tester. When you have distinguished the wires turn off the breaker and remove the other wire from the terminal.