How To Remove Light Switch Housing From Wall

Disconnect the wires at the switch if you plan on permanently removing the light.

How to remove light switch housing from wall.

Locate the screw or screws on the outer face of the light switch. In this video i show you how to remove a light switch. I was re doing some of the electrical in my basement during a renovation and i had to get rid of a l. If there are two screws with wires attached switch is a simple on off single pole type.

This video shows you how to replace a self contained switch or outlet in a mobile home or rv with a traditional switch or outlet. In my experience the self c. To disable a light switch remove the two wires from the switch and tie them together with a wire nut. When you have distinguished the wires turn off the breaker and remove the other wire from the terminal.

You only need simple tools and materials to do this. Turn the breaker back on then test the leads on both switch terminals with a voltage tester. If necessary remove screws and carefully pull switch out of box as far as attached wires allow. With the power off of course.

Remove mounting screws on switch cover plate and take off plate. You need a slotted screwdriver two wire nuts a blank light switch insertor blank wall plate and possibly some electrical tape. Turn the screws counterclockwise with a screwdriver and pull the light switch cover off of the wall.