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Electrician Tip, How to Fix a Recessed Light Switch in 1 Minute! Use an Extension Ring, Thoughts?

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What happens here

Using an impact drill equipped with the appropriate screwdriver bit (or a manual screwdriver), unscrew the two machine screws that secure the light switch to the electrical box in the wall. Once the screws are removed, carefully pull the light switch out from the electrical box, allowing it to hang freely by its wires. Do not disconnect any wires.

Goal: Detaching the light switch to create space for the extension ring.

Tools and materials

  • Impact Drill Milwaukee — To quickly and easily remove the machine screws
  • Machine Screws — Fasteners holding the switch to the electrical box
  • Screwdriver Bit Milwaukee — Compatible bit for the machine screws (usually Phillips head)

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show you guys how to get this fixed. So, the first thing you want to do is take off the [music] switch plate cover here. This is called a decor switch. And this is a screwless wall plate. And snaps off like this. I'm going to get [music] my impact drill. And then I'm going to unscrew the plate. Just like this. You got to get one of these. It's called an extension ring. You can get these at Home Depot, Lowe's, anywhere. You want to cut the corner. Watch how it goes on. It wraps in like a sandwich. So then I'm

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