What people keep running into with electrical
Complaints tagged electrical, each raised by more than one person. One-off posts are not included.
143 recurring problems · 1388 people · 26 forums we read
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- 2Electrical box too deep after adding drywall or panelingAdding new drywall or paneling over an existing wall leaves the original electrical box buried too deep. This gap, sometimes measuring up to three inches, makes it impossible to connect a replacement fixture. The challenge is figuring out how to attach the new fixture without removing the drywall.
- 2Running lights won't turn on with headlights but brake lights workThe rear running lights fail to turn on with the headlights, even though the brake, hazard, and license plate lights still function normally. Changing the fuse does not resolve the issue. This forces you to drive at night with your hazards on to avoid a trip to the mechanic.
- 2LED light stays dimly on when smart switch is offReplacing a standard switch with a smart single-pole switch, like a Lutron Caseta wireless model, does not always turn the bulbs off completely. The connected LED lights remain dimly lit even when the switch is in the off position.
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