Perfect Replace 4 Way Switch With 3 Way
To replace a four way switch follow these steps.
Replace 4 way switch with 3 way. Both the smart switch and the original 3 way. Remove that single cable from both boxes and abandon the wires capped and taped folded back inside the wall. Remove the existing faceplates and switches from the gang boxes.
First page loaded no previous page available. This answer is not useful. Remove the 4 way and put in the 3 way smart switch.
A video on how to r. Sure a 4 way is essentially two 3 ways in one device. 3 and 4 way switches are used to control one or more lights or fixtures from 2 or 3 switch locations such as the top and bottom of a flight of stairs.
This answer is useful. Confirm that each gang box contains a neutral. Turn off the power at the circuit breaker.
According to the diagram the red and black wires are the traveling wires and the white is the common lead. If the switch doesn t have the words on and off embossed on its body and it s the center switch of three switches that control a single light or receptacle it s a four way switch. Need to install or replace a 3 way light switch in your home.
Now the box with the 4 way switch has only one wire coming into it. Usually a 4 way switch has 2 in screws and 2 out screws. Shop all dimmers switches share.