Bathroom switchplate is hot? Fire hazard?
We had some crappy remodeling work done to our downstairs bathroom about 3 years ago. We had an exhaust fan installed and had a switch plate put in with two switches (one for the light, one for the fan). Unless it is just my imagination for the past two days I have noticed that when the fan and light are running, when you go to turn the fan off the switch plate seems warm. Also the lights will flicker when turning the fan on and off. Is this a fire hazard? I am seriously starting to fear that my bathroom will catch on fire while I am in the shower.
There is a fault somewhere in the switch box. The flicker is a confirmation. I suspect there is a loose wire but if it remains untreated, it will get hotter and hotter and who knows what will happen.
Get a qualified service person to look at this. Do not wait; it will not get better and may become a serious problem.
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