But if your dimmer light switch is getting very hot the problem is likely that your dimmer switch is overloaded.
Light fan heat switch cover.
Looks reassuringly hefty considering that one circuit usually switches 10 amps.
Outlets operate at 20 amps and are wired with 12 gauge copper wire.
Internal parts of the switch are likely damaged and the switch should be replaced.
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The broan 3 rocker 4 function wall switch in white offers 3 settings for a 1 gang application.
Would have been nice for the cover plate to be deeply marked with fan light heat functions so that the end user doesn t have to push one to see what happens first.
Light switch plate light switch cover.
Clearly mark switches with these useful etched metal switch plate labels to eliminate guesswork and confusion when choosing between the overhead lights a fan or a heater.
How to tell if your switch is overloaded.
Light circuits should operate on 15 amp circuits with 14 gauge copper wire.
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Black imprinting labels each of the 4 switch functions.
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It s a wall switch with bezel three spst toggle switches in a single frame.
The rocker wall switch can be used with a heater fan sensor light or night light.
Remove all accessories or appliances overloading the circuit.
Every dimmer light switch has a maximum load measured in watts that it can safely handle.
Never reinstall the overheated switch.
If your dimmer switch is excessively warm you may have too many bulbs running off it.
The single switch provides 3 settings for a ventilation fan sensor on auto off with the additional function being used for a light or night light.
Switch into something better with lighting controls from lowe s.
This 2 gang 3 switch light switch cover features two stacked despard switches on the left and one more in the top right that are mounted in a double wide bracket.
From the flip of a switch to the push of a button lowe s has got you covered.
It probably would have been just as cost effective to find a decora type 3 pad switch pre labeled.
But needed these to label 2 bathroom light fan heater units.