First i had the Meross 3 way switch then it caught fire and melted half of the switch. Now I have the kasa 3 way switch and it’s feeling a bit warm but not hot like the meross switch.

Should I move the switches to a different location or am I SOL? The two switches are in the same electrical box one for the hall and another for the chandelier.

  • wivaca@alien.topB
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    11 months ago

    It sounds like the Kasa being just over ambient may be reasonable. Just for safety sake, what is the bulb wattage in the chandelier and how many of them are there? Are they incandescent lights?

    As others have said, always stay within the wattage rating of the switch.

    Also, when there are 2 switches in a j-box, both dimming, the switches may be even warmer. Again, never to the point of being uncomfortable or worrisome. If you have options like it being a 3-gang and you can put a non-smart switch between two dimmers that isn’t a bad idea though it will probably annoy everyone at first because of the change.