replacing a dimmer light switch with a regular one

[jennliner]

Hello, I am trying to replace a non-working dimmer light switch with a regular single light switch. Did I do it right? I put the wires in the same place they were on the dimmer switch, but I don't know what the white wire is for. This is for a ceiling fan with a light kit. Blue switch on the left is the new one for the light. Switch on the right is for the fan and works fine. I thought this would be easy, but there are so many wires.

This is the old dimmer switch if that helps.

 

[westward10]

Are you sure it was connected?
Does the light work?

 

[Megawatt]

Hello, I am trying to replace a non-working dimmer light switch with a regular single light switch. Did I do it right? I put the wires in the same place they were on the dimmer switch, but I don't know what the white wire is for. This is for a ceiling fan with a light kit. Blue switch on the left is the new one for the light. Switch on the right is for the fan and works fine. I thought this would be easy, but there are so many wires.
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This is the old dimmer switch if that helps.
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Honestly just install a wire nut on it and put it back in the box. It serves no other purpose.

 

[Marvo]

Honestly just install a wire nut on it and put it back in the box. It serves no other purpose.

Can you use a wire nut on a single wire? Does it grip with only one conductor?

 

[Megawatt]

Can you use a wire nut on a single wire? Does it grip with only one conductor?

Yes one wire nut will grab a wire but I will suggest an orange one because the wire is 14 gage wire for lighting.