How To Wire Light Switch?

Turn off power at the breaker

Verify power is off with a voltage tester

Remove the switch plate cover

Unscrew and pull the switch out of the box

Identify the hot wire, load wire, neutral wire, and ground wire

Disconnect the wires from the old switch

Connect the hot wire to the switch common terminal

Connect the load wire to the other switch terminal

Connect the ground wire to the green ground screw

Connect the neutral wire only if the switch requires it

Tighten all terminal screws securely

Fold the wires neatly into the box

Mount the switch back into the box

Install the switch plate cover

Turn the breaker back on

Test the switch operation

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