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My light switch is sizzling? 
I turned the light switch on in my room and you can hear it popping an sizzling !what is wrong?and should i have someone look at it?
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Asked by CoUnTrY GiRl <3Answered 13 years ago.
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The sizzllig and popping sound you hear is due to either loose connections or a bad switch. It is a fire hazard that should be dealt with asap. Simply purchase a switch from your local hardware store and replace it be sure to inspect the wires to make sure they did not burn out. (Always make sure you kill the power running to the switch before attempting any repairs)
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Answered 9 years ago. -
You have loose connections on your switch. Tighten the the wires and monitor the switch if it happens after you tighten the screws replace the switch. Also it should be mentioned to check to see if the wire is aluminum. If the wire is aluminum instead of copper, call an electrician and have the outlawed aluminum wire replaced
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Answered 10 years ago. -
Answer 1 is correct about the cause of the noise being electrical ARCING [arcing is sparking, but more than just once, but instead, a series of arcs/sparks related to the 60 CYCLE nature of the AC [alternating current]. That is WHY "it made this crackling sound." Over the years I've also heard that type of arcing described as sounding like the "sizzling" of bacon being fried.
Arcing between the contacts in any electrical switch occurs EVERY time the switch is closed [turned on] or the contacts opened [turned off']. If you deliberately hold the switch in a position "just barely" in contact, but not fully and firmly, this arcing will occur.To answer the "questions at the bottom..."Yes, each time such arcing occurs, there is some slight damage to the surfaces of the contacts. However, this is minimal and it takes a long time to damage the switch badly enough to require replacement. Do not continue to "play" with the switch in this manner, so as to cause the sizzling/arcing, as this WILL damage the switch contacts.IF any of your switches are "sizzling" WHILE fully turned on or off, then that does indicate a severely worn condition, and for the safety of preventing a fire, the sizzling switch should be replaced with a new switch.www.cusabio.com/Native_Protein-118542/ Sheep Serum AlbuminAnswered by BioCusa (Novice with 183 pts.)
Answered 10 years ago. -
Bad switch probably, you can get a new one at depot for $1 or $2. Make sure it is the same type! Single pole, double pole, also 15 amp or 20. if not sure call a pro... Tons of professionals in Branson MO
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Answered 10 years ago. -
Your Switch Is Arcing There Are Lose Wire Connection And When you Open It If It Looks Charred Black Change The Switch But First Shut Power At Breaker Box
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Answered 9 years ago. -
If you ask me twice, then you can ask me again..there is too! much power..from an overload?"Like life"! chuckle, chuckle..chill..
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Answered 9 years ago. -
You have a loose connection or a broke switch, call a professional to get it fixed, it could causea fire,
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Answered 10 years ago.
