I have a ceiling fixture with two light bulbs that blew out. When I replace the bulbs with bulbs I know are working the light fixture still does not work. I have tried flipping the circuit breaker in the fuse box but only succeeded in crashing my computer. Why won't the light fixture work?
2007-04-14 14:19:13 · 11 answers · asked by Diane P 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
hmmm. ok then.
2007-04-21 11:17:41 · answer #1 · answered by Mon-chu' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some good ideas offered. Try raising the tab on the bottom of the socked (with the power off). Make sure the fixture wires are properly hooked up to the power source. If the wires are attached with twist-on wirenuts, make sure the conductors are tight in the wirenut (sometimes they break off inside). Make sure the fixture wire insulation is in good shape.
Best of all, call a licensed electrician.
2007-04-15 06:09:15 · answer #2 · answered by Dave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the actual fixture needs replacement. the wire's insulation has been burnt out and is exposed and going to ground, causing this grief. until the fixture is changed, DO NOT ATTEMPT to turn this fixture on, it can produce a fire hazard. when the new fixture is installed make sure that you use only the bulbs that the fixture is rated for.
2007-04-14 15:04:06 · answer #3 · answered by barrbou214 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-04 01:17:59 · answer #4 · answered by declue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try replacing the fixture. I would bet that the wires in the back of it are fried.
2007-04-14 16:50:43 · answer #5 · answered by edjumacation 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Turn the power off. Use a screwdriver to pull up the brass tit at the bottom of the socket. Just pull it up a little. Screwing lamps in too tight mashes the contact down flat and sometimes it will not make contact with the new lamp.
2007-04-14 16:46:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
if your celing fixture is a fan unit its simple you poped the breaker in the lower unit take it out and replace it simple process
and you can get a lower unit at any supply store
2007-04-18 09:53:37 · answer #7 · answered by john M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ITS QUITE POSSIBLE THAT THE BULB BLOWING CAUSED THE CIRCUIT BREAKER TO TRIP OR THE CIRCUIT MIGHT BE PROTECTED BY A GFCI RECEPTICAL AND THE RECEPTACLE JUST NEEDS TO BE RESET.
2007-04-21 06:56:23 · answer #8 · answered by drew.sills 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would need more info to help on this. Is it a fluorescent or incandescent fixture?
2007-04-14 14:26:46 · answer #9 · answered by Ron G 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't know, but I think you should get a qualified electrician to come check it out. I know, it hurts to think of having to pay his fee, but I'm pretty sure it would be less painful than getting electrocuted.
2007-04-14 14:26:17 · answer #10 · answered by Ana Thema 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
there's something wrong iwth your wiring inside the light. call an electrician or take it apart yourself.
2007-04-14 14:23:19 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋