Why Does A Light Switch SPARK, POP And BUZZ When Switched ON Or OFF? How To Fix It! DIY

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Why does a light switch spark, pop and buzz when switched ON or OFF? I have 3 reason why so please stay tuned! I'll also show you how to fix it!
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  • @kaaaah2003
    @kaaaah20032 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video. In my case four led bulbs are connected with one switch and recently when I turn on pressing switch one of the bulb out four flickers. I interchanged bulbs but problem is still there. Is it holder of that bulb is faulty or something else?. I don't think, it's falling under your three reasons.

  • @FixThisHouse

    @FixThisHouse

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi thank you for watching! There are 3 ways this could be happening. The first is like what you mentioned the sockets are faulty. It could be the connections are corroded and loose preventing full contact with the bulb. The best thing to do is just change out the socket. Second is the switch is failing like this video stated. The third is make sure that if you have a dimmer switch that your led bulb is also dimmer compatible 👍🏽😊🙏🏽

  • @kaaaah2003

    @kaaaah2003

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@FixThisHouse Thanks buddy. I will follow your guidelines and will update you.

  • @TheSlammer48
    @TheSlammer48 Жыл бұрын

    Perfect explanation on the "POP" . I replaced a light switch, and had a couple other (same circuit) light's on and with the new switch on, when I turned on the breaker. I heard a pop and was concerned the new switch was bad, but it seems there was too much of a load when I turned on the breaker. Saved me from buying another switch. Thanks!

  • @nanana3es467
    @nanana3es4672 жыл бұрын

    Knowledge and experience are key thank you for sharing keep up the videos 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

  • @FixThisHouse

    @FixThisHouse

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the love and support! 🙏🏽😊

  • @riderhard
    @riderhard Жыл бұрын

    Very interesting video, thanks for posting it!

  • @gryphonennis1002
    @gryphonennis10022 жыл бұрын

    your vids are amazing! appreciate the info!

  • @FixThisHouse

    @FixThisHouse

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

  • @antymuz
    @antymuz6 ай бұрын

    Excellent teacher💯👍 Wish u could come and fix all the electrical screw-ups in my house 🙂.

  • @manuelpinto9470
    @manuelpinto94703 ай бұрын

    Thank you...very good explanation.

  • @frankdrahos8569
    @frankdrahos85692 жыл бұрын

    I have a similar problem with multibulb fixtures in my bathroom. Installed 2 brand new 4 bulb fixtures above the medicine cabinets in our bathroom. Filled the fixtures with 8 new LED bulbs. Turn on switch and no bulbs lit in fixture closest to switch and 1 brightly lit , 3 dimly lit in the other fixture. Checked all 8 receptacles with multimeter and find correct voltage in each. How can this be?

  • @javierbuckley5681
    @javierbuckley5681 Жыл бұрын

    I hear a little pop in the switch, and a little buzz. The plugs/light in the area in house constantly go on and off randomly. Today I found out I bang a certain section in the wall it will go back on. Is it the section of the wall/wires or the switch?

  • @bengiaranamelodylover8466
    @bengiaranamelodylover8466 Жыл бұрын

    love it bro❤🎉

  • @Forged_Garage
    @Forged_Garage2 жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @FixThisHouse

    @FixThisHouse

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks bro!

  • @satlaone
    @satlaone Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video. What, in your opinion, can cause smoke coming out of a light switch? (it operates an outdoor one-bulb 150W halogen light). Can it be an over-load on the switch? Thanks!

  • @ryanvess6162

    @ryanvess6162

    Жыл бұрын

    Good lord man I hope your house is still standing. Call an electrician.

  • @furiouswolf777voodoo4

    @furiouswolf777voodoo4

    Жыл бұрын

    Bad contacts inside the switch. Pleasr replace right away

  • @sayyedzuber7689
    @sayyedzuber76892 жыл бұрын

    GOOD JOB

  • @FixThisHouse

    @FixThisHouse

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏🏽!

  • @favorites3175
    @favorites3175 Жыл бұрын

    I have a problem with my kitchen lights. There are six pot lights. When I turn “off” the light switch, I hear popping and crackling sounds. Sorry to emphasize “off” but most videos talk about sounds when lights are turned on. The switch has been replaced, but it didn’t help. Will replacing it with a commercial one fix this issue? Please help!!

  • @judithmckenzie9779
    @judithmckenzie9779 Жыл бұрын

    I recently added just a new led bulb to my bedroom ceiling I'd say maybe a month ago today I switched it on and heard a buzzing sound firstly the light bulb was slightly flickering then I heard the buzzing my question is is it yhe switch or because of bulb my wiring is old but just a coincidence after changing bulbs this happens any ideas I will get hubby to change bulb first as I'm too 😱

  • @kayemontano5453
    @kayemontano5453 Жыл бұрын

    My brother bought a new light bulb for our living room, but when he installed it and tries to turn it on we suddenly heard a pop, so i told him that he should remove the light bulb right away. I saw some burnt parts on the top of the light bulb so now we're skeptical whether if we should still install this light bulb or not. Please help

  • @Forged_Garage
    @Forged_Garage2 жыл бұрын

    I’m experiencing this on some of my switches

  • @jomurillo22
    @jomurillo22 Жыл бұрын

    ty bro for this vid

  • @FixThisHouse

    @FixThisHouse

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m glad I could be of help Jose! 🙏🏽😊

  • @jimmiedenise6444
    @jimmiedenise64444 ай бұрын

    I had the pop on my ceiling fan switch. The only thing on the switch is the fan, could the fan have given up?

  • @KatrinTiongson
    @KatrinTiongson6 ай бұрын

    Can it cause fire in the house when you didnt do something about it?

  • @linok7317
    @linok7317 Жыл бұрын

    will a person gets electrocuted from the sparks?

  • @ejakathebeast
    @ejakathebeast Жыл бұрын

    I have a question if you can answer. I’m a renter. Who’s supposed to fix it. Landlord or renter?

  • @riderhard

    @riderhard

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi, I'm not a lawyer, BUT commone sense would be that you rented the house to be in working condition and not to make repairs on the property that is not legally yours. Unless your contract states that you agree to make repairs as needed. (Even so you would be legally responsability for damages to the property and injuries to others it might cause.) You might check with your local City Attorney's Office. IMO.

  • @ejakathebeast

    @ejakathebeast

    Жыл бұрын

    @@riderhard I fixed it but I just didn’t want to call and them be like wtf lol

  • @dickenbilung1755
    @dickenbilung17552 жыл бұрын

    My fan switch is sparking do you have any solution plz plz reply..

  • @FixThisHouse

    @FixThisHouse

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi! You may need to replace with a new one

  • @user-fh7lv2fw2p
    @user-fh7lv2fw2p11 ай бұрын

    What would cause the two light switch wires that connect to the switch to have their coating melted or burned off?

  • @user-fh7lv2fw2p

    @user-fh7lv2fw2p

    11 ай бұрын

    I know I could tell that the. Light switch cover filter. Sell extra warm to the touch. And in like your demonstration the switch was not staying all the way down. My stepson came over to replace the switch. And we discovered that the two wires no longer the protective covering over them.

  • @superspecialty5169
    @superspecialty51692 жыл бұрын

    No never

  • @Dave-tw9ib
    @Dave-tw9ib2 жыл бұрын

    not to mention an short ha

  • @FixThisHouse

    @FixThisHouse

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏🏽!

  • @acutsssnyc127
    @acutsssnyc127Ай бұрын

    That shit

  • @superspecialty5169
    @superspecialty51692 жыл бұрын

    No, never. So, good bye.

  • @Anonymous-gu2pk
    @Anonymous-gu2pk7 ай бұрын

    5 minutes of irrelevant nonsense just to get to the point :D Who has 100 lights on one switch or who needs help understanding that if the switch has issues when you play with it then you should stop playing with it? :)

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