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How to Install a Dimmer Switch for a Chandelier

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A dimmer switch is easy to install and can help keep your light at just the right level. Follow these steps to install a dimmer switch in your home.

Difficulty: Moderate
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  1. Step 1

    Turn off the power to the area in which you will be working.

  2. Step 2

    Unscrew the switch cover plate and remove it.

  3. Step 3

    Pull the old switch out carefully to expose the wires.

  4. Step 4

    Unscrew the wire nuts to remove the wires.

  5. Step 5

    Take the old switch to the store to get a replacement that will fit perfectly. It should have the same number and type of wires. You will also need a new cover to fit the dimmer.

  6. Step 6

    Back home, reconnect the wires from the wall to the dimmer switch.

  7. Step 7

    Once the wires are firmly attached, mount the switch back in the wall and replace the new cover.

  8. Step 8

    Screw the cover in place and turn the power back on.

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