How To Remove Light Switch Housing From Wall

If there are two screws with wires attached switch is a simple on off single pole type.

How to remove light switch housing from wall.

This video shows you how to replace a self contained switch or outlet in a mobile home or rv with a traditional switch or outlet. Turn the breaker back on then test the leads on both switch terminals with a voltage tester. In this video i show you how to remove a light switch. To disable a light switch remove the two wires from the switch and tie them together with a wire nut.

Step 3 look at the top and bottom of the light switch assembly in the wall to locate two more screws. You need a slotted screwdriver two wire nuts a blank light switch insertor blank wall plate and possibly some electrical tape. I was re doing some of the electrical in my basement during a renovation and i had to get rid of a l. Disconnect the wires at the switch if you plan on permanently removing the light.

Locate the screw or screws on the outer face of the light switch. If necessary remove screws and carefully pull switch out of box as far as attached wires allow. You only need simple tools and materials to do this. The live circuit wire will light up the tester.

With the power off of course. Remove mounting screws on switch cover plate and take off plate. With cover plate removed you ll see two screws holding switch in switch box.