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How To Replace Or Install A 3 Way Dimmer Switch

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Come along as I show you how to replace or install a new 3 way dimmer switch.I will show you all the tools that you will need to finish this job
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@trevorgarvin2679 3 года назад

two weeks ago this dude helped me replace the brakes on my silverado. now i click a video from an entire different channel and hes helping me replace a dimmer switch. all hail sir jim, handyman supreme

@getitdonehomerepair 3 года назад

Thank you for watching both channels and your kind words. I am happy to help. I hope you subscribed to both channels. Lol

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@warrenlogan3918 3 года назад

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@Letmetellu4842 Год назад

I subscribe to your channel just now because you have the best explanation for this type of switch. The problem I’m having is when the light in the kitchen is turned off, I can’t control it on the light switch in the garage. How do I correct that. I cannot keep a constant flow of electricity even though the dimmer is on just because I want to control both switches. So please help?

@antonline6325 2 года назад

With this video, I’ve learned how to changed lights switch to 3 way dimmer switch, I was very confident doing it after watching your video. It was very helpful, thank you so much for sharing your talent👍👍👍

@kimtaylor4047 Год назад

Thank you! This was incredibly helpful. I like your tip about flagging the power lead with tape to not lose track of it when everything is disconnected.

@getitdonehomerepair Год назад

You're so welcome!

@johnkmartin 4 года назад

Your video was very helpful in helping me go quite a bit of electrical work in my home changing out all my switches and especially those two ways had me stumped until I looked at your video over and over. Thanks a million.

@getitdonehomerepair 4 года назад

You're welcome!

@JBarberjr57 5 лет назад

Watched a few videos and this was the best by far. Finally got my dimmer installed!

@Lux_EternaxX 4 года назад

Thank you so much for making this video! I have successfully, on my first try installed a 3-way switch. I feel like I can build a house now!🤣🤣

@paolocantu9454 Год назад

This was extremely helpful. I was scare to mess this up but you and your camera person did a fantastic job. Step by step instructions. I am not a handyman by all means but this made me proud. Thanks a lot.

@getitdonehomerepair Год назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@jethronh 3 года назад

I checked out a few vids on how to do this, and this one was the best. Thorough and clear. Thank you.

@getitdonehomerepair 3 года назад

Awesome, thank you!

@miketheknife_1 3 года назад

This was extremely helpful. Very thorough and understandable. Thanks a lot ! I didn't know a 3-pole from a ski-pole but after watching this I got'er done.

@getitdonehomerepair 3 года назад

Glad it helped!

@patrickarchuleta9594 2 года назад

This is by far the best video I've seen On a three way switch thank you so much and may God Almighty continue to bless you boss.🙏🙏👍👍

@getitdonehomerepair 2 года назад

I appreciate that

@ralphyboy3856 3 года назад

This is the basic and easiest video on this dimmer I just followed his step and it works my new dimmer is on point thanks for this video🤙🤙🤙🤙

@getitdonehomerepair 3 года назад

Glad it helped

@Timmerd888 5 лет назад

Best video on installing a 3 way dimmer switch. Excellent job!

@getitdonehomerepair 5 лет назад

Thank you for watching and your feedback. Don't forget to subscribe

@Christa-tl8jb Год назад

Thanks. This was very thorough and easy to understand. I’m going to install my own 3 way dimmer switches.

@getitdonehomerepair Год назад

Glad it helped

@BillClay88 5 лет назад

Best vid I've ever seen on install/replace dimmer switch. Kudos, sir.

@getitdonehomerepair 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching.I'm happy to help.

@juanmontoya4984 Год назад

Thanks for sharing this video, I like the way you explained it!. But I got a question? The traveling wires can be connected to either one from the wall? Except with the feeding power and the ground of course!. Thank you again!..

@getitdonehomerepair Год назад

Glad I could help!

@andresmontillaj 2 года назад

Thank you very much for your detailed explanation!! It worked for me!! The cable of my home are different colors but the lead power of the black screw was the way to know were to put it in the dimmer.

@getitdonehomerepair 2 года назад

Thanks for watching

@user-hl9vz1lr9n 5 месяцев назад

Great explanation! Very thorough. Sound like a paisano of mine. Excellent!

@getitdonehomerepair 5 месяцев назад

Glad you liked it!

@FernandoRodriguez-ds5ri 2 года назад

Both helpers are having w”Ruff” day 😆;-)

@getitdonehomerepair 2 года назад

Lol. Yes they are always with me whenever I'm working.

@clefsignature7821 8 дней назад

That is amazing I learned quite a it.

@tonybokon8770 3 года назад

You are a great and patient instructor. Thank You!!!

@getitdonehomerepair 3 года назад

Thank you for watching.

@janetdurkee8527 Год назад

Very helpful and easy to understand!! Thank you!!!

@getitdonehomerepair Год назад

You're very welcome!

@hmongwild 4 года назад

U saved my ass. Installing plugs and light switches for my brother inlaw and ran across a few 3 way switches. All They j box wires are all ran little different. Checked for continuity and got lost. Got me scratching my head.

@getitdonehomerepair 4 года назад

Thanks for watching

@jerzcnate 6 лет назад

Excellent work Jim, I just did the same switched out all my switches and plugs

@getitdonehomerepair 6 лет назад

Thank you for watching and of course subscribing.

@joealcala2301 11 месяцев назад

The accidental flipping of switch 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@vincentdobbins4189 4 года назад

Great video. Saved me some money. I really appreciate your knowledge and expertise.

@getitdonehomerepair 4 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@larrydubill 2 года назад

Great explanation of this process!

@getitdonehomerepair 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@adidaelm2001 5 месяцев назад

Great precise video..thanks you so much!!

@michaelscott356 2 года назад

Very "hands on" and "step by step" video, Jim. Good stuff. The only change I would STRONGLY recommend is that before replacing the switch cover.....even before TAPING the wire nuts on....is to turn on the power to TEST that the job WAS done correctly. (No offense to YOU....but you're not doing OURS! We klutzes are! LOL) This avoids any surprises and backtracking. (re: your comment at 14:10 "if we did our job correctly!" It'd be a shame to have to disassemble everything if it ISN'T correct). :-)

@harrycool7168 11 месяцев назад

Thank you very much for the video resource

@dalenassar9152 4 года назад

If you install dimmers on both 3-way switches, will you have FULL dimming range on both? For example, if you use the first dimmer to dim the lights to, say, 40%, can someone at the 2nd dimmer location put the intensity back up to full brightness? GREAT VIDEO!!

@pearlperlitavenegas2023 10 месяцев назад

Can only install one dimmer in primary switch closest to your breaker box

@mikemmikem2758 3 года назад

Excellent video, especially attaching electrical tape over the wire nuts. Only thing is that wire nuts do not take the place of pliers to twist the ends first, and then use the wire nuts.

@getitdonehomerepair 3 года назад

Great point!

@mistermonkstrap3604 2 года назад

Great video. You sound like you're from Long Island. Like the Ed Burns from Brother's McMullen.

@daragraham Год назад

I'm ready to try it!

@pankajmistry4600 3 года назад

Excellent info and tips. Thank you

@WreckingCr3W2 4 года назад

Great video

@michaelceltrick7873 4 года назад

Thank you sir, now it's so easy.

@the_return024 4 года назад

Anyone know if the slave switch is wired the same way as the 1st one.

@Morrow_25 4 года назад

Very good video ! Thank you .

@getitdonehomerepair 4 года назад

Thanks for watching

@justme4172 2 года назад

Excellent video!!!

@getitdonehomerepair 2 года назад

Glad you liked it!

@CarlosGarcia-ls4hn 2 месяца назад

What specifically makes that switch a 3-way switch, since it only controls a single light from two different locations?

@carloscarlos7462 2 года назад

Thank you very much sir. 👍

@getitdonehomerepair 2 года назад

Most welcome

@Letmetellu4842 Год назад

@getitdonehomerepair Год назад

Thanks for the sub! It sounds to me that you may have crossed two of the wires

@auggienunez2009 Год назад

Thank you very helpful.

@getitdonehomerepair Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@johnlourens1806 9 месяцев назад

I’m replacing a 3 way switch that didn’t have a ground wire connected to it. Is that strange/problematic?? It’s a similar setup to this video - two switches next to each other

@jamesfrisco8394 4 года назад

GREAT VIDEO !!! THANKYOU !!!

@getitdonehomerepair 4 года назад

thanks for watching.

@rachelgage2558 3 года назад

Thanks for the instructions!

@getitdonehomerepair 3 года назад

You bet!

@rreyes08 3 года назад

Thanks for the vid. Helped me out!

@getitdonehomerepair 3 года назад

Glad it helped!

@carmenadorno9996 Год назад

My question is the right side has the power and he transfer the to the new switch box on the left side but the ceiling do have power on one side but it has on the other side how can I switch so it can have power on with side plz help

@Bobbyrock13 4 года назад

Excellent video I’m trying to install the same dimmer except on the existing switch I have a hot a red and the ground three wires only I’ve located the hot wire... how do I wire it? It is a two way switch also just like yours in the video any help would be great thanks,

@johnc7832 Год назад

Good video. Just curious, the 2 traveler wires from the junction box are interchangeable when it comes to connecting them to the 3-way dimmer switch?

@arslanahmed8504 4 года назад

Thank you

@getitdonehomerepair 4 года назад

You're welcome

@felipeortega2052 3 года назад

thank you mr!

@getitdonehomerepair 3 года назад

You're welcome!

@jiggler080 3 года назад

Thank you sir!

@getitdonehomerepair 3 года назад

You are welcome!

@1TREVELL 2 года назад

Hey my brother thankyou

@getitdonehomerepair 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@mariacaamano7004 3 года назад

Best one A+

@getitdonehomerepair 3 года назад

I appreciate that.Thanks for watching.

@dennisrespecki6502 5 лет назад

Of the 2 red traveller wires (solid red and red with the white line) are they basically the same and does it matter which one is tied to the existing black and red wires coming out of the wall?

@mylessonsradio9793 3 года назад

This was one of my questions, too. I attached green to ground (bare copper wire, in my case), red to red, white (from the wall) to red (from the switch, marked with a label) and black (from the wall, previously attached to the old switch with a black screw) to black (from the new switch). Seems about right.

@thisjustin6150 Год назад

Thanks, I got mine wired up...seems done right but it only turns the light on and off.. No dimming....anyone have any thoughts?

@brandonrogers8293 Год назад

so black with black, ground to green, red traveling wire from power to red white wire from outlet and white wire to bold red wire?

@rocketrider1405 4 года назад

You'd still be ok if the wire that you pointed out was 'hot' was in fact not hot because the two switches of a 3 way switch set up are wired the same? Or am I missing something?

@cygna6 3 года назад

Agreed ...good call

@TheRedRaven_ 3 года назад

I have a question, the wires coming out of my wall are red white and black (and of course green for ground), I actually have this same dimmer switch...would I connect the black wire to the black hot and the red wire to the white neutral?

@guichac 4 года назад

Very clear.thx

@getitdonehomerepair 4 года назад

Thanks for watching.

@chrisparenti2461 6 лет назад

Well at least I don’t have to call you sparky the car guy 😜🍺

@getitdonehomerepair 5 лет назад

chris parenti Hahaha spanky

@rycontreras1244 Год назад

If u leave the lights dimmed all the way down turn off light and then go to switch that is not a dimmer and turn that switch on will the lights still be dimmed? Or do u need to install 2 dimmer switches for that?

@getitdonehomerepair Год назад

Yes it will still be dimmed. Good question.

@mamerc4128 3 года назад

Had the exact swap. One thing not shown is the secondary switch will NOT turn the lights on without the new dimmer 3-way being switched on. If the new 3-way dimmer is turned off, you can not turn the lights on from the secondary switch. Not a big deal with me, just don't understand why. At first, I thought I mixed up the Feeders but I had the exact setup, black feeder to red, red feeder to red/white

@getitdonehomerepair 3 года назад

Are you sure that you have the wiring correct? I should work with the switch either way.

@sandyrousseau5262 2 года назад

@@getitdonehomerepair I have the same issue. Which wire should I try adjusting?

@patrickarchuleta9594 2 года назад

Amen

@getitdonehomerepair 2 года назад

Glad it helped!

@bellaqueen913 3 года назад

Great video but what’s the solution if both switches don’t work correctly. I just installed a Leviton three way dimmer switch in my upstairs hallway. I turned the light on at the top of the stairs and then I went to the bottom to turn the light off and it worked but when I came back upstairs the light won’t cut back on. I then have to go back downstairs to turn the light back on. I get the same results in reverse, if I turn the light on at the bottom of the stairs and then go upstairs the light does turn off but if I go back downstairs I can’t get the light back on. What am I missing here? The hot is connected to the black and I thought the traveler wires were interchangeable. I’m lost and so sick of running down to the fuse box. 🙂 Please help. 👏🏽

@getitdonehomerepair 3 года назад

Did it work correctly before you changed the switch?

@bellaqueen913 3 года назад

@@getitdonehomerepair Yes, everything was fine. I could turn it on and off at each switch no matter which one was turned off first.

@ernestoalvarez8992 3 года назад

Great video!! Does this work if I have three (3) switches working one(1) light? Thanks.

@GrampaDenny74 2 года назад

I have the same scenario?

@imnotabotrlyimnot 3 года назад

Can you put the dimmer switch on either switch or just the one with the incoming power from the breaker panel?

@getitdonehomerepair 3 года назад

Good question. You can put it on either side

@philolson5110 10 месяцев назад

Why did you need to cut the wires and strip them? Why can’t you re attach them?

@druglord57 2 года назад

Am I understanding that it doesn’t matter which travler wire you connect to the red or red an white dimmer switch travlers?

@getitdonehomerepair 2 года назад

@kennethglaesemann5250 Год назад

What's the red wire for

@marisolsierra5918 3 года назад

Hey! Excellent video...! Can I install 2 dimmers and one switch? It is this possible? Thank you for your help! :D

@getitdonehomerepair 3 года назад

Glad it helped!

@mrexile09 2 года назад

I thought the copper screw is the power wire. Amo wrong?

@TheDoombugg 5 лет назад

Thanks...EZ PZ

@getitdonehomerepair 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching.

@YoungKalifornia1 4 года назад

Which ground did you tie into? Power or wiring from other switch?

@getitdonehomerepair 4 года назад

Sorry can you rephrase the question?

@dodok961 4 года назад

Do u need to connect groused wire ? Cuz the one u had doesn’t have one ? Thx

@getitdonehomerepair 4 года назад

Yes you need to connect the ground. Check the video 8:00-9:00 you will see me connect it. Thanks for watching.

@dodok961 4 года назад

Get It Done Home Repair mine is single pole . I don’t see there is ground wire but on mine . What if I don’t connect it ?

@rich3825 3 года назад

Does it matter what switch you put the dimmer on if you have 2 switches?

@getitdonehomerepair 3 года назад

No you can put it on either one.

@rich3825 3 года назад

@@getitdonehomerepair Thanks for the quick response!

@jeffersonianideal 4 года назад

Why not place the wires on the new dimmer switch one at a time as an added assurance they will not get mixed up?

@getitdonehomerepair 4 года назад

Yes you could do that also.Thanks for watching and your input

@michaelscott356 2 года назад

I made my first comment, below, because I've followed the instructions given here "to a T".....and I'm getting no joy. My front hall light is operated by EITHER a switch in the kitchen OR the one at the front door. I want to put a DIMMER in place of the on/off only switch in the kitchen. I've checked to find which is the "live" line (turns out it's the Red one, not the usual black), and attached it to the "different" color terminal on my new Lutron dimmer switch. Attached the remaining black and white to the OTHER two (brass) terminals and the green to ground. Everything looks great.....BUT this new switch (and dimmer) will ONLY work if the other switch, down at the front door is ON! Obviously NOT what I want. Suggestion?

@michaelscott356 2 года назад

OK, situation fixed. I hadn't "tagged" the wires I took off the old NON-dimmer switch so I couldn't determine WHICH one went on WHICH terminal. I finally found another guy's video where he said "just label the wires in the box with painters tape...#1, #2 and #3.....then attach them to ANY of the 3 terminals on the switch. If it doesn't work, just play "musical terminals" (like musical chairs) and keep moving them around, in sequence: move wire 1 to where wire 2 was, etc until you STUMBLE on the combo that works. Worked on the second "pattern" I tried. Yippee!

@jerkfudgewater147 2 года назад

7:10 YOU DO NOT NEED TO CUT THE ENDS (the metal) OFF EVERY TIME YOU USE A WIRE I HAVE NO CLUE WHY HE DID BUT HE MADE THE WIRES TOO SHORT AND THATS WHY HE SPENDS THE NEXT 2 MINUTES TRYING TO FIX THE PROBLEM HES CAUSING 🤨😬🤯

@getitdonehomerepair 2 года назад

ACTUALLY YOU ARE WRONG! THERE WAS MORE THAN ENOUGH WIRE LEFT TO TUCK IT INTO THE BOX.

@jerkfudgewater147 2 года назад

@@getitdonehomerepair i know this is gonna sound like rocket science to you… but watch anyone else’s electrician videos on RU-vid and you’ll see that they don’t do what he did. Then go to your local hardware store and ask their guy if you need to cut the ends off everytime and for a final outside source go ask another union electrician like the one you’re currently speaking to.

@getitdonehomerepair 2 года назад

@@jerkfudgewater147 If you are a "union electrician "why would you be prowling around youtube looking up how to do electrical work.

@jerkfudgewater147 2 года назад

@@getitdonehomerepair why do cooks watch cooking shows?

@waynes6ws Год назад

If you cut a half inch off every 20 years then you may have a problem in the year 2123 but for today you'll have a cool dimmable light!

@djchinatown 4 года назад

So what do you do with other other light switch of there are 2 switches for 1 light?

@edmendez7162 4 года назад

one will be your master the other the slave, your most likely will only be able to dim the lights with one switch but you will be able to turn the light on and off with both.