How to Diagnose and Repair Three-Way Switch Problems | All About Lights | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron looks at a three-way switch issue and fixes the problem. Watch the whole episode: https://www.thisoldhouse.com/watch/ask-toh-laundry-table-saw #ThisOldHouse #AskTOH SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Tools: Pliers Screwdriver Shopping List: None Steps: 1. Scott first gives an explanation of the three-way switch- two switches that control one light fixture. 2. There are many ways that a three-way switch can be wired, but usually power or the light fixture connect to the load side of the switch and traveler wires run between traveler screws on both switches. 3. In this case, the traveler wire and load wire were swapped and repairing the circuit involved switching them back. About This Old House TV: This Old House is the No. 1 multimedia home enthusiast brand, offering trusted information and expert advice through award-winning television, a highly regarded magazine, and an information-driven website. This Old House and Ask This Old House are produced by This Old House Ventures, LLC and are presented on PBS by WGBH Boston. Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTwitter http://bit.ly/AskTOHTwitter Pinterest: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHousePinterest Instagram: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseIG Tumblr: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTumblr How to Diagnose and Repair Three-Way Switch Problems | All About Lights | Ask This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/