Posts Tagged ‘electrical repairs’

Changing a Receptacle

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

How To Change a Receptacle in 15 Minutes

This procedure is a simple process that requires only afew tools. these include a multimeter, needlenose pliers and a thin blade screwdriver and possibly a sharp knife if there is a lot of paint on the edge of the receptacle cover. (more…)

Replacing an Electrical Light Switch

Tuesday, March 25th, 2008

Replacing an Electrical Light Switch If you have had a light that did not turn on and changing the bulb did not fix the problem, it is probably a faulty switch. The next step might be to call an electrician. This could have 2 problems. Either the price for the service call is very high or no electrician is available when you need them.

The next option is to replace the switch yourself. This can be task can be accomplished in a short time with few tools. the tools required are a thin bladed screwdriver, needle nose pliers and a multimeter. The light switch can be purchased from a local hardware store, usually for $2 or $3. (more…)