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Testing and Replacing Switches

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After getting flipped thousands of times, a switch can wear out. Unless the problem is a loose wire connection, there is usually no way to repair a faulty switch; you'll need to replace it.

It is easy to test switches and easy to replace them. If you want to replace your old switch with something more sophisticated -- for example, a dimmer -- check out the switch options presented in Choosing Switches, Related Projects.


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