Electrical Repairs

Old floor lamps are usually quite sturdy, but the portion of the wire that runs from the plug to the base of the lamp is prone to damage. According to the U.S. Office of Compliance Safety and...

Paper lanterns have been a part of Chinese culture for centuries. In recent decades, Chinese paper lamps have become a popular lighting option in many homes in the U.S. Paper lamps are inexpensive...

Electrical cords allow us to provide power to our lamps, vacuum cleaners or other home devices to keep them running. They are also perhaps one of the things that take the most abuse as well....

Many people think that when a lamp switch breaks, you have to toss the lamp and buy a new one. This couldn't be further from the truth. Lamp switches are easy to repair and replace and make a...

Cord switches are easy to install and allow you to control lighting without resorting to inserting and removing the outlet plug. There are a wide variety of switch models available, so you should...

Some lamps, especially very expensive or sentimental ones, are perfect candidates for cord repair in the event of a broken wire. Considering the alternative is disposing of the lamp, repairing a...

A number of things can cause an electrical device, such as a lamp, vacuum cleaner or small kitchen appliance, to stop working. Especially if it is a complex piece of equipment, like a computer or...

Wear and tear on electrical cords is nothing new to the homeowner. Whether it is a lamp cord that keeps getting tripped over or an appliance cord that is worn from moving around, following a few...

If you pick up the telephone and get static, an intermittent connection or no dial tone, don't throw away your handset until you check your phone jack. Telephone jacks can stop functioning for a...

Outdoor extension cords are such a part of our everyday lives at home and work that we often forget they need a little care and sometimes repair. Whether you're running the vacuum to clean the car...

The male power plug is, for many electrical devices, the component that fails first, long before the appliance is no longer serviceable. The plug is the part of a lamp or appliance that often...

Creating fully functional plastic desk lamps require a flare for imagination and technical wiring skills. Manipulating the plastic to mold and trying to conceal the wiring to make a lamp that...

It is not uncommon for a ceiling fan cord to break. Replacing a ceiling fan cord requires also replacing the switch located inside the housing unit of the fan. Replacement switches with cords are...

Kinks or bends in an electric cord can decrease its usable reach. Unkinking an electric cord manually will sometimes cause damage to the cord. This will either shorten the lifespan of the cord or...

How many times have you wondered if your computer or appliance was getting AC power? You can't just look at a line cord or an outlet to determine if it is "hot." You can determine if you...

When stringing multiple extension cords together is not a viable option for an electrical cord, you can always wire multiple electrical cords together to make one long cord. The benefit of having...

Are you moving into a new space and lost your last extension cord in the move? Are you rearranging your living room and your television is now too far away from the outlet? Or are you simply...

Lamp cords are always in the way. Whether they've been stepped on or have damaged by furniture, it's common for cords to need repair or replacement.

Based on a homeowner's individual tastes and home decor, an older style floor lamp might be the perfect lighting fixture for a room. If you own an older floor lamp in need of repair or...

Do-it-yourself electrical repair is an economical and fun way to do home repairs. When you have a switch, outlet or lighting problem, repairing it yourself is a nice and convenient way of saving...

Extension cords or power cord as they are sometimes called, can be a handy item but they can also be a very dangerous one. Read further to find out what you can do to make sure your electrical...

Replacing the plug on a vacuum cleaner involves the same steps as replacing the plug on any 110 volt household appliance. In addition to reviewing that procedure we'll take a look at what causes...

Have some basic tools handy: a small flat-blade screwdriver, sewing-machine oil, a thin green fiber cleaning pad, and a test light. Confirm the problem is not just a burned out bulb. If you find...

Electric clothes dryers use a high-voltage 220-volt connection for power that requires a special plug. For safety in transport, the plug is not usually attached when you purchase a dryer. If...

Whether you're lighting up your Christmas tree or powering a saw, if you're not near a wall outlet you need an extension cord. Extension cords have three parts: a male plug that connects to your...

Power cords can break in the middle of any project. Repairing it should be a temporary solution, because permanently using a spliced power cord can be hazardous. The power cord should be replaced...

Replacing your dryer cord is a simple project. You do not need electrical skills or an electrician. It only takes one tool and less than 30 minutes from start to finish. You will need to check the...

Many things can cause a power cord to become damaged -- a cord can become pinched, worn out, or chewed by a pet or household pest. Operating an electrical device with a damaged power cord is...

One way to extend the life of a lamp's on and off switch, is to turn the lamp on and plug it into an electrical outlet that is connected to a wall switch. That way the switch will rarely need to...

Clamp multimeters allow users to measure electrical voltage and current without the need to cut wires or open electrical access panels. Clamp multimeters can simply be clamped onto the power cord...

A transformer is an electrical component that converts one alternating current (AC) voltage to another. A step-up transformer converts the input voltage to a higher voltage. A step-down...

Extension cords take alot of abuse. they often incur damage while being used around the house and yard. Crushed connectors and broken blades can not be only keep your cord from working, they can...

Did you just buy a new house and now your dryer cord will not match up with the new 4-prong outlet? In 2000, the code was changed that all homes now have the 4-prong outlet, which is safer than...

You might see it on a shelf at a thrift store or come across it at a garage sale. The perfect lamp for your home but the electrical cord is either missing or frayed. The same problem can exist...

I think all of us could cuss every time we wind up our extension cord and than go to use it later and it is all tied up in knots. Here is a simple way to coil it so it remains tangle free without...

An inline switch is a self-contained switch that can be installed on the cord of a lamp. This is useful if you have a lamp where it can be difficult to reach the knob on the base of the socket,...

If you need to reset a breaker switch in your home & have never done it before. It isn't hard at all. Here is a quick explanation on how it is done.

Fishing electrical wires through a conduit with a cotton ball and string is often the easiest way install the wires if a fish tape is not flexible enough to make all the sharp angles. Most...

Whether you're installing an electrical outlet in a new home or upgrading an older home with a new outlet, removing the plastic covering from the wires to connect the new outlet is a must. It's...

Are you tired of having to connect multiple extension cords when performing a job that requires electricity--and there is no outlet nearby? Not only can that get frustrating, but it can be...

Extension cords do not last forever. They get exposed to harsh elements while supplying electric to your holiday lighting. As a result of this damaging lifestyle, your extension cord may begin to...

If you have a favorite lamp that has not worked in years, why throw it out? Why not re-wire it and allow it illuminate your life once again? Many people feel intimidated when it comes to...

It is possible to repair an old lamp or a favorite lamp in your living room. So, don't toss it yet.

Hooking up a generator does carry risks. If you're going to perform this task, you should know the correct procedures. You also shouldn't be too impressed with size. Choose the smallest generator...

Simple box and oscillating fans usually last a long time and are pretty much trouble free. The electrical cords that power them are exposed to much wear and damage, and usually wear out before the...

Worn and frayed electric plugs aren't just an aesthetic problem--they also can be a fire hazard. Look for damage to the cord or plug, a cord or plug that's too warm to the touch, and electricity...

Working with electricity can pose risks. For that reason, you should always check the electric cord to your power tool before using it.

A plug with a cracked or broken housing, a missing insulating cover or loose, badly bent prongs may present a fire or shock hazard or both; unplug it immediately and replace it. You might also...

The most common problem with lamps is a faulty socket or switch within that socket. Loose or faulty wiring comes next. Use this eHow as a guide to help you figure out what might be wrong with your...

Instead of tossing out a lamp, appliance or extension cord with a damaged plug, follow these steps to replace the plug.