A lamp that I have in my foyer, it has brand new wiring in it, will go off stay off for a few seconds then come back on. The light in my bath room will go off and on also. What is causing this and should I have an electrician come in and look at it?
2007-11-14 13:32:53 · 22 answers · asked by Lisa 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The house was built in the 70's we had the house checked 5 years ago when I moved in. the lamp in the foyer is just plugged into the wall the bathroom light is at the back of the house. I don't use light bulbs over 60 watts.
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2007-11-14 13:46:55 · update #1
Make sure all problem bulbs are screwed in tight. I had a lamp once and that was the problem.
Then, the lamp, unplug and inspect the plug itself. You may need to bend the prongs in slightly to make a better connection. Your bathroom switch may be faulty...ie loose wiring to the switch or switch needing replaced.
I have a dimmer in my bathroom (I don't like getting blasted by 420 watts of light at 4am!) and just replaced the switch about a month ago.
2007-11-15 03:36:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Electrician definitely needs to check that circuit and the wiring for those two lights. I don't know a lot, but it sounds like a loose connection or a nick somewhere on the line. Was a new wire pulled for the lamp in the foyer and was everything okay before that work was done.
2007-11-14 13:39:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible, but not likely on two light fixtures, that you have too high a wattage bulb installed. SOME light fixtures have a 'sensor' that turns the lamp off when it gets too hot. Once the fixture cools down, the lamp comes back on.
The other possibility is that you have a loose wire somewhere. That is more dangerous and could cause a fire. An electrician is required.
2007-11-14 13:38:55 · answer #3 · answered by Dan H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is called "feedback"..it is comon with older houses that only have a 60 amp service center, and alot of them are on screw in type fuses, but some have breakers.. 60 amps will not pull modern day appliances properly with all the microwaves, convection ovens, refridgerators, freezers etc..along with many other appliances.. This can happpen when a freezer or fridge compressor kicks on..draining the power from other receptacles/wiring..when the hot water kicks on etc....I just had to have my whole service center, pole and all upgraded too a 200 amp service center to correct the same problem..This cost me 1200.00 total by a licensed electrician, but my electric meter now spins twice as slow, using less electricity for no strain on the load center, and no more flashing lights..
2007-11-15 00:34:31 · answer #4 · answered by pcbeachrat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You dont say the age of your home.
outlets do wear out. If the lamp cord is loose when plugging it in, then that may be the case.
Assuming you have checked the obvious, loose bulbs etc. etc. then this could be a switch/outlet issue.
Can lights as in recessed lighting have thermal protection that could be causing the bathroom issue.
Arcing and heat due to poor contact in a switch or outlet can be a fire hazard so you may want to have this looked at by a electrician.
good luck,
j
2007-11-14 13:44:58 · answer #5 · answered by John 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-16 09:02:48 · answer #6 · answered by snetsinger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's maybe the power source or from the company that supplies your city's/ local areas electricity power. Try asking your neighbors if they have the same problem like you have. Check also your circuit breaker, maybe it's not switched on properly. If not, then it's just right to have an electrician come in and look at it.
2007-11-14 17:52:23 · answer #7 · answered by Ken-Eros 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be something a simple as a bad element in the light bulbs - before calling an electrician - change them - just to eliminate this issue.
2007-11-14 13:38:48 · answer #8 · answered by randyya_randyyaa 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
question..........how old is the house? is that room or rooms tied in with any kind of major appliances. any major appliance will make when the compressor or motor comes on will make lights flicker. if that is not true you should call an electrician.
2007-11-14 13:42:07 · answer #9 · answered by starsdelite 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if both of these are on one leg (circuit) it may be a loose lug or an open ground, Call in an electrician and have it checked out
2007-11-14 13:39:05 · answer #10 · answered by georgewarren93 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋