A Simple Trick To Help Diagnose A Crackling / Popping 3-Way Switch

A switch making crackling or popping noises (and maybe flickering the lights) is dangerous. Here is one way to get more insight into what is wrong before you open up the box.
Also, check out my fast explainer about how 3-way switches work: • Another Idiot Explains...
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[@JessikahMcKee]

thank you sir... you have taught me so much in so few videos. I appreciate your no nonsense explanations. and yes you're video on 3 way switches is the best on youtube!

[@no_handle_required]

Once again, useful info in an instant.

[@chadhaboush2147]

What if the light fixture is crackling/popping inconsistently.

[@mackfisher4487]

Happy New Year
Excellent video Ward, (no criticism) I've always enjoyed your videos the logic you bring to bear on a project. Now that the weather is cooled off about revisiting your friends attic and bring her up to code.

[@WardCo]

Oh man, you're right of course.

[@joshfriesen9401]

In my case, my home was built in 2007 but I have replaced some switches. Sometimes they lose the click to them and I immediately replace them even though they’d function for decades more.