How to change out a light switch in the home?

currently have a 3 contolled light switch. how to change out and possibly to a dimmer switch?How to change out a light switch in the home?Here's a couple of links to check out. If you are unsure of yourself, then by all means get an electrician.

http://www.selfhelpandmore.com/switchout

http://www.the-home-improvement-web.com/

Hope it helps.How to change out a light switch in the home?This could be a shocking question.



Please consult an electrician and do not risk personal injury.How to change out a light switch in the home?Are you refering to a 3-way circuit involving two switches, or a 4-way circuit involving 3 switches? Granted, the latter isn't as common, but it does exist.



First, you'll need to detemine what type of light you're attempting to dim. If it is a fluorescent light, forget it, they don't dim, not unless you have a special ballast, and I don't recall any homes ever having those types of lights. If it is an incandescent light, then you'll be able to dim it, however you'll need a special dimmer depending upon the type of circuit mentioned earlier in this response.



If you haven't done any electrical work before and aren't aware of the safety precautions involved, then I would STRONGLY suggest that you hire an electrician to perform the work for you.How to change out a light switch in the home?3 way switch or 3 lights on one switch? people ya gotta explain yourself here! either way you cant use a dimmer.. unless you used incandescent lighting