Home Electrical Wiring Basics - Tutorial (2022)

Looking to learn some home electrical wiring basics, this tutorial will show you how. If you need to know how to install/replace a light switch or install /replace an electrical outlet then this video will show you the basics. I will cover the basic home electrical wiring for you in this tutorial, by the end of this video you should have all the tools needed to tackle the installation/replacement of any light switch, outlet, or electrical device.

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0:00 Intro
1:02 Basic Terms
1:17 Removing the outlet/switch
1:55 Wire colors explained
3:31 Switches Explained
4:41 How to identify the wires
7:06 Smart switch wiring
8:15 Dimmer switch tutorial
9:08 Standard Switch tutorial
10:40 Outlets Review
11:29 Outlet wiring tips
13:24 USB/Smart Outlet tutorial
15:06 GFCI Outlet tutorial
16:55 Recap
17:55 Outro

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[andyhutch]

Change the “The First Thing You Want To Do” from “Remove the Cover Plate”to “TURN THE ELECTRICAL POWER OFF IN THE AREA YOU ARE WORKING, and check that there is NO electricity present with a volt meter, or voltage tester.”

[evangelstrategies]

Notwithstanding any minor notes mentioned by a few folks, this is the BEST video I've ever watched on basic home wiring. You made it simple and to the point. I would never call myself an "electrician" after watching this video -- oh my gosh, never -- but this was absolutely fantastic!

[boferguson]

Always make your loops around the screws are clockwise not counter-clockwise! It will actually tighten the wire loop as you tighten the screws, if you loop it the other way it loosen's the wire as you tighten it down. Just FYI

[mitchjohnson]

Also, for people reading Green us Ground. They both start with "g"

Oxidized copper is also green, so that's how you can remember that copper is ground too.

[keithcaldwell]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Just one note, at the 10:37 mark, always make sure when you hook your wire it wraps clockwise around the screw. This way when you tighten it down it doesn't push the wire out and helps to seat it under the head of the screw for a good connection.

[arkaidywisniowska]

This is a fantastic video. Your voice is very soothing and you explain things SO well. The color coded labels are very helpful as I am a visual learner. I am a beginner and this was VERY informative! Thank you!

[julioevans]

Such clear and direct instructions. You’re a natural teacher.

[vpirates]

I can repair windows, do roofing, basic carpenter work, basic engine work, etc... but i have never ever felt comfortable fooling with electricity. even basic tasks. however... after seeing this..i feel confident in basic switch and outlet replacement. i even took notes... came to about 4 pages worth. i was always intimidated by the wires in the receptacle box... always thought they probably all had voltage. nice to know only one is hot while the panel/breaker is on, and the lead wire can be hot if panel/breaker and switch is on. Neat! Thanks! think i'll go buy a multimeter in case the wife ever wants to change the switches or outlets.

[ryguy]

Thank you for explaining this to me like I am 5 years old. It was actually very helpful!

[wendylambert]

Finally I feel confident about identifying wires! Thank you.

[georgesadler]

Thank you for showing Home Electrical Wiring Basics. This is really helpful for all homeowners.

[upuia]

100d worth of course in 18 minutes... Thank you..

[chhabiadhikari]

This is the best tutoring video, I ever seen regarding the basic knowledge about the electrical wiring.Keep it up.

[thenedanocap]

I'm planing on remodeling my kitchen, and all the other videos didn't tell you what anything meant. Thank you so much.

[jhonslat]

im lookin i to bein a residential electrician nd this really made me wanna be it way more, ik nothin bout electricity but i genuinely grasped this video, makes me so happy

[jackiezhong]

i loved the best is that, , you even put different colours on the subtitles, , thank you so much for all the info..

[DolorousStroke]

Thank you so much for going through this so extremely carefully and so extremely thoroughly!

[epicjamaicanjokes]

I feel like an electrician from a few minutes of video. Respect mi bredda

[chezchundy]

Extremely helpful, thanks a bunch for making and posting this!

[lizzypotatoes]

Sir. You are a fantastic teacher. You understand how to present information and you do it well. Wtg!