Diagnosing light switch problems.
Wall light switch sparks.
That said a large spark or a spark that makes an audible noise can indicate a faulty light switch.
The one i just turned off is a light switch that controls power to a socket on the outside of the house.
Wiring was good and not ancient.
A friend of mine installed these so i know what is behind that wall and the switch was new.
But if the sparking causes smoking or if you notice scorch marks on the cover plate or switch toggle then it is definitely time to replace the switch.
Why you may see a spark in your wall switch and what to do about it.
Why does a wall light switch sometimes have a little spark on the inside as you turn the switch off.
One day you flip a light switch and notice a lovely popping sound.
Last night i turned off my decora switch in the dark and i saw the switch light up with a spark inside.
If the light switch isn t.
In this case you ll just need to have the light switch replaced.
But before you replace it you need to determine whether it is the light switch that is faulty or if the wiring is the problem.
The pop might even be accompanied by a brief blue flash of light from within the switch.
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Halloween decorations but i have noticed this over the years on different switches in different house.
Electrical loads of light fixtures and switches.
This can happen due to age and the amount of wear and tear the light switch experienced as a result of repeated use.