Ask the Electrician: searchable wiring diagrams for nearly every residential situation

@sparky_sal · Oct 5, 2026 · 1.5k views · via Ask the Electrician ↗

Dave's site is old-fashioned but deep: diagrams for switch loops, three-ways, dryer outlets, ceiling fans, and a huge archive of reader questions. Good when you need a picture, not a video.

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@garage_gabe 14d ago

Great find. Did not know this channel existed.

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@sparky_sal OP 14d ago

Glad it helped.

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@crucible_carl 15d ago

I did the same repair last month and your step 3 is where I got stuck. Wish I had this then.

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@crucible_carl 14d ago

Can confirm, the cheap part is the one that fails. Replaced mine twice before reading this.

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@sparky_sal OP 14d ago

Glad it helped.

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@rtr_watch 14d ago

Followed along, got it done in about twice the time quoted, but it is done and it works.

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@stitchfix_sue 15d ago

Small addition: wear eye protection for the part where you pry it. Learned that one the hard way.

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@garage_gabe 15d ago

Upvoted for the safety notes alone.

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@torque_tina 15d ago

The embedded video is clearer than the official service manual, which is a little embarrassing for the manufacturer.

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