Stop using and isolate the faulty switch

Home lighting · Light switch crackles or gets hot

LIKELY CAUSE

Potential electrical fault

Success rate

0% success

Successful repairs

People tried

Repair time

1 min

Difficulty

Easy

Estimated cost

€0

FixNShare does not recommend this repair for inexperienced users. This repair involves a serious hazard. Use a qualified professional.

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TOOLS

Required tools

No special tools required.

PARTS

Parts used

No replacement parts used.

REPAIR GUIDE

Step by step

1
Do not continue operating the switch
Do not continue operating the switch.
2
If safe and you know which circuit it is, switch off the circuit breaker
If safe and you know which circuit it is, switch off the circuit breaker.
3
Do not remove the switch plate or touch wiring
Do not remove the switch plate or touch wiring.
4
Keep others from using it
Keep others from using it.
5
Arrange a qualified electrician
Arrange a qualified electrician.

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