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Mount and Test the New Dimmer — Mount the Dimmer Switch

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How to Replace a Stair Light Switch with a Dimmer · Step 5 of 6

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Carefully fold the connected wires back into the electrical box, ensuring they are not pinched or damaged. Align the dimmer switch with the screw holes in the electrical box and secure it in place using the provided mounting screws and a screwdriver. Attach the new faceplate to the dimmer switch. Once everything is securely mounted, return to your circuit breaker panel and flip the circuit breaker back to the "ON" position. Test the dimmer switch by turning the light on and off, and then adjusting the dimmer knob to ensure proper brightness control.

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