I recently had some issues with my bathroom light switch, which is now permanently stuck on. I replaced it and also switched my dining room light to a dimmer switch, along with changing the light fixture. I found out that the bathroom switch doesn't have a ground since it's from my 1945 house, but everything seemed fine after the swaps. However, now none of the power outlets in my living room are working, even though the dining room and living room share a wall and other outlets and lights are functioning normally. Any idea what might be causing this?
3 Answers
When I faced a similar issue, I turned off the power and removed all the switches to trace the wires with a test light. It turned out the wiring was done incorrectly from the start, which only allowed certain lights to work. Reviewing everything carefully might lead you to the root of the problem!
Sounds like you've run into some wiring trouble! It’s possible that your living room outlets are on the same circuit as the bathroom switch, and something got disconnected when you were doing the work. You might want to double-check your connections, especially with the dimmer and new fixture, to ensure everything's hooked up right. Good luck!
You might have accidentally damaged a wire while working on the switches. A quick inspection could reveal if something got broken or disconnected. Sometimes, just going back and redoing the connections can help you spot any mistakes.
Thanks for the tip! I’ll take another look at everything.