You can if you have a neutral wire present. If the existing switch is what is called a "switch loop" then you can not change the existing switch to a switched outlet. You can identify a switch loop by looking at the wires coming into the switch bow. If there are only one set of wires usually a black and white and they go directly to the switch then you have a switch loop
Could be a loose connection somewhere, or a bad switch, or a bad outlet.
You need two separate switches. You can get two switches that are in the same form factor as a single switch (2 gang switch). You use one switch for the outlet and the other for the light. You switch the black wires which are "hot".
Connect the incoming power to the line side of the GFCi outlet. Now run another wire connected to the line side of the GFCI outlet from the GFCI outlet to the switches. Power one of the switches and use that switch to turn on the 2 lights. Run power from that switch to another switch and use that switch to send power to the fan. Mount both switches in a double pole switch box. If the light above the sink has an outlet on it then you will have to connect power going to that light on the load side of the GFCI outlet. If not then just connect it to the line side.
The separate on-off switch for a lamp is called a "lamp switch" or a "light switch." It allows you to easily turn the lamp on or off without having to unplug it from the outlet.
You can attach/splice into the power feed to outlet (ways of doing this can vary with how the outlet is wired but make sure that all or part of the outlet isn't controlled by an existing switch). You can then take the hot, neutral and ground to a light fixture or to the first switch, then to the second switch. It is normally easier to do this project by taking power to the light (s) first, with 2 wire drops to the switches, from basement or attic.
To operate a toggle light switch, simply flip the switch up to turn the light on and flip it down to turn the light off.
Toggle = back and forth, or on and off. A toggle switch toggles (turns) a light or other device on or off. Good example is a light switch (the wall kind)-- a toggle switch must also be of the "throw the stick back and forth" kind. Which a light switch basically is.
To use the outlet to switch on the light, simply plug the light into the outlet and then flip the switch on the outlet to the "on" position. This will allow electricity to flow to the light and turn it on.
Change the wall outlets
Sure. For a light you need a fixture to hold the light and the light itself. The light needs to be connected to a voltage supply which you can get from the outlet. In the outlet box you will have a black, white and bare ground wire. Essentially you connect the white and bare wires directly to the light and switch the black wire (hot) through a switch.
Ask a licensed electrician to do this for you.
If your light switch toggle is broken, you should turn off the power to the switch at the circuit breaker, remove the cover plate, and then replace the broken toggle with a new one. If you are not comfortable doing this yourself, it is recommended to contact a licensed electrician for assistance.
99% of the time it's the switch. has an internal short.
To bypass a light switch and control an outlet directly, you can connect the wires that currently go to the light switch directly to the outlet. This will allow you to control the outlet without the need for the light switch. It is important to follow proper electrical safety procedures and consult a professional if you are unsure.
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To add an outlet from a light switch, you will need to connect the outlet to the existing wiring of the light switch. This involves turning off the power, removing the switch cover, identifying the hot and neutral wires, and connecting them to the outlet. It is important to follow electrical safety precautions and consult a professional if you are unsure.
To install a GFCI outlet with a light switch in your bathroom, you will need to first turn off the power to the circuit. Then, remove the existing outlet and switch from the wall. Install the GFCI outlet in place of the old outlet, making sure to connect the wires correctly. Next, wire the light switch to control the light fixture. Finally, test the GFCI outlet and switch to ensure they are working properly before turning the power back on.