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...

When you switch on an electric lamp or light, the ballast is responsible for supplying a load of electrical current strong enough to turn the light on. The ballast is also responsible for...

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...

Many high intensity discharge (HID) fixtures come from the factory with a bulb pre-installed. The bulb in an HID fixture is not like a normal incandescent light bulb and is usually referred to as...

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...

Portfolio fixtures are one of the more popular brands of in-home lighting. Portfolio, a division of Cooper Lighting, manufactures hundreds of styles of light fixtures. However, even a well-made...

GFCI stands for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. GFCI-protected outlets have been required in American homes since the 1970s. A GFCI-protected outlet compares the electrical current coming from...

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...

Replacing an outdoor light socket will restore illumination to your yard. Outdoor lighting is exposed to moisture and dust that can deteriorate sockets, and replacing the bulbs on lamps with...

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.

LED bulbs have many advantages over other types of bulbs, with one of the biggest being that they have a much longer life span than any other type of light bulb. However, LED bulbs, like every...

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...

If you have a lamp that only burns a single wattage bulb, do not throw it away. It can easily be converted to accommodate three-way bulbs by changing the switch. The job will be easy because the...

Of all of the various home repair projects, nothing scares homeowners more than those involving electricity. Electrical repairs are not difficult as long as you follow the proper safety...

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...

A blown reading lamp can be very frustrating, especially if you are in the middle of something at your desk or your workstation. Replacing a bulb in a blown lamp is quite easy once you know how....

Have you ever tried to turn on a lamp at the switch and it did not work? There are easy reasons for this to happen - a burnt out bulb, a turned off outlet, a frayed cord or simply, a power switch...

Pinpointing a short circuit in your home appliances doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg.

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...

Rewiring a hanging lamp is a not a difficult project, and even the average beginner should be able to handle this simple home improvement without any hassles. As long as you are comfortable...

A gatepost lamp will provide much-needed light to the dark areas outside your home near your gate. Consider installing this lamp yourself. You will save money by not calling an electrician and...

Wiring a touch module in your lamp will enable you to transform your old lamp into something new and different. There are different type modules you can buy such as 3-way or 2-way. These...

Wiring a GFI, ground fault interrupter, or GFCI, ground fault circuit interrupter, duplex outlet is used in "wet" locations, such as bathrooms, around the kitchen sink area and outdoors. Wiring a...

If you have an old floor lamp, there's a chance that the wiring has become frayed or worn. Worn-out wiring can present the possibility of electric shock or can be a fire hazard. To replace...

Have you ever found a unique lamp at a flea market, garage sale, or antique store for a terrific price? You probably thought that the repairs would be expensive and not worth the trouble. On the...

Learn to take a broken bulb from socket without cuts or electrocution...

Edison's discovery of the proper element for the light bulb took hundreds of tries before he finally got it right. In fact, his basic design is so elegant that not until recently has the design...

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...

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,...

Wiring an outdoor lamp post is a simple task that can sound intimidating to those without any electrical experience. When you break the process down into the following steps, however,...

In the wintertime, the bathroom can become a very chilly place and there's nothing that can take the chill out of the air as you step out of the steaming shower. Well, nothing but a heat lamp,...

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.

You may have a favorite vintage floor lamp and cannot bare to part with it, but it doesn't work anymore. Taking the time to rewire an old floor lamp is easier than it may sound. With a few simple...

You may have a favorite desk lamp you really like, but it doesn't work anymore. Before you decide to chuck it into the trash, consider rewiring first. A rewiring job may be all it needs. Read on...

Sometimes you need to change a lamp socket either as an upgrade or to replace a faulty or old socket. This is a simple job that requires little electrical knowledge and only a few hand tools to...

If you have an older table lamp that you don't want to part with, don't toss it in the trash heap yet. You can rewire that old lamp to new condition and use it to illuminate your home for many...

A touch lamp utilizes a sensor that lets you turn the lamp on or off with the touch of your hand. It can be more difficult to repair a touch lamp because you must disassemble it befor replacing...

Sometimes a lamp socket switch just doesn't work anymore. You can purchase lamp sockets that match yours at any hardware store. Here's how to replace the socket.

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...

Replacing a lamp's electrical cord is often easier and safer than repairing it. Repaired cords are more likely to have loose connections or bad splices, which can cause fires or shocks.