Puzzling over non-working light fixture
A ceiling light in my living-room, about ten years old, apparently just died. Naturally, I assumed it was the bulb, and tried new ones, to no effect. Have you ever known a light fixture to simply stop working like that? It’s never happened to me, and I’m debating whether to call an electrian (in which…
A ceiling light in my living-room, about ten years old, apparently just died. Naturally, I assumed it was the bulb, and tried new ones, to no effect.
Have you ever known a light fixture to simply stop working like that? It’s never happened to me, and I’m debating whether to call an electrian (in which case recommendations are welcome, since mine has disappeared), or whether it’s not worth it.
As it happens, it’s a great pendant light that I’ve loved, because you can pull it down (nice with high ceilings), so I know I’m unlikely to find something affordable that I like as well.
Ceriello Electric is who I use. Liscensed and very reliable. I don’t mess with electric repairs no matter how small. I do change lightbulbs though.
Well, if you suspect it’s the dimmer you should start there. Disconnect the 2 wire to the dimmer and touch them together, if the light goes on you have a bad switch.
Thank you all so much; I never expected so many replies. I’m quite sure it’s not the pulling down, as I rarely pull it down. But I did neglect to mention that it’s on a dimmer, Greenwoodgeneral, and although I don’t usually turn it off, just turn it down, which I’m told is a better way to go, maybe that’s a factor. A handyman would be nice, if only I had one, to check the switch but thank you, KC, for the electrician’s name (or any others that get added!), which is probably what I’ll try. I used to have a great guy who wasn’t yet licensed, but I can’t find him, and since unfortunately he had a very ordinary name, I probably never will.
If you have the fixture on a dimmer, the most likely culprit is that the dimmer switch has burned out.
@ bikerboynycny: The flames are usually a dead giveaway.
My favorite are the folks who see a fixture that says 60 watts max and keep putting in 100 or 150 watt lamps – If that’s the case, you know the answer – all too common
Once you’ve ruled out every other fault– if the problem is with the light fixture, you can likely have this piece rewired so that it continues to grace your home.
If you need a Electrician’s opinion I recommend Erick he’s very knowledgeable & resourceful you can reach him @ (three four seven) 512-4869 good lucky.
What Bobmarvin said. I’d maybe check the switch first. Less ladders and less screws.
I am a big fan of the non contact voltage tester. It is only like $16.00 and lots of fun. It will chirp when you put it next to the the ceiling box, before you start taking things apart. Great for trouble shooting.
It may be considered handyman work too, or a nice neighbor.