Electrical switches probably aren’t the first thing you consider when thinking about your bathroom, but they are even more important than the fixtures that you choose. JMC Electric is here to offer options and guidance for your bathroom switches.

Electrical Switches For Bathrooms

A toggle light switch is the most common type of light switch and is used for most lighting applications in bathrooms. Toggle switches are actuated by a lever angled in two positions, enabling the circuit to switch on and off. Toggle switches can be either single-pole, double-pole, or three-way.

Single-pole switches have two brass terminal screws, and in the bathroom, they must also have a grounding screw that connects to the ground wire of the circuit. This type of switch controls one light, fan, or outlet from a single location. 

Double-pole switches operate two fixtures from a single box or may have two switches in a double box. These are typically used in bathrooms to control multiple light fixtures and/or the exhaust fan from a single location.

Three-way switches have three terminals plus a ground terminal and allow you to turn one light, fan, or outlet on and off from two locations. This type of switch is commonly used in Jack and Jill bathrooms.

A proximity or occupant sensor switch works by utilizing a sensor that actuates the current when it detects movement and switches off when the person leaves the room. These are especially popular for bathroom lighting.

JMC Knows Residential Electrical Wiring

JMC Electric has a proven track record of serving residential electrical wiring needs throughout Kansas City and the surrounding areas. Electrical switches probably aren’t the first thing you consider when thinking about your bathroom, but they are even more important than the fixtures that you choose. Here, “Quality is our Habit.” 

We are dedicated to our clients and provide prompt, courteous, and professional service at competitive pricing. All of our work is guaranteed and we honor the manufacturer’s warranty on all installed parts. We even offer emergency service on weekends and after hours.

JMC Electric is proud to have provided expert electrical services in Kansas City since 2002. Our fully licensed and insured electricians take pride in their work and customer service.

For more information about electrical switches or any other electrical services, call JMC Electric at (913) 362-2100. For a free estimate, click here.