Any chance you can post pics with the wall plate off? Jordan_F wrote Thanks for the replies. I think I hear what you're saying Ryan, but unfortunately for me, the box is recessed a little too far...

Is the 3 wire (Red, Black, White, Ground) the only wire in switch box?

If you have a red, black, green, and white wire attached to your original switch than you have a 3-way switch meaning 2 switches control one light. This switch is supposed to be for lights with one...