Attic Light Not Working

If it still doesn t work you have potentially saved yourself a trip to the store to buy a breaker you don t need.

Attic light not working.

However if you re using a work light string the cord so that it is out of your way. I would start at the outlet which is still working then try outlet s next to this outlet. Wall switch and fixture cable. Wiring for an attic light and switch hi i am trying to install a wall switch in my attic.

This helps keep your living area free of dirt and irritation causing dust. This outlet must be close to the end of the circuit. While pull string lights are simple to operate and suit the needs of most homeowners they generally will not light your attic as thoroughly as light fixtures. If items 8 and 9 pass the test replace the socket.

Then use a screwdriver to loosen and remove the fixture from its electrical box. If the tester lights up the socket is ok. Gently pull the fixture down without touching the wires. Then turn off power and start checking outlets switches and ceiling boxes junction boxes in attic basement if everything looks ok in room boxes.

Check to see if the bulb is tight in the socket. User81039 jan 29 18 at 20 50. With a voltage tester touch one end of the probe to the black wire and the other to the white wire. So it is cutting power to the junction box that provides power to the ceiling fans and the pull string light in the attic.

I would start with the box that houses the switch for the lights. The outlet in attic is back stabbed. First remove the light bulb if you re working on a ceiling light fixture. If replacing the breaker doesn t solve the problem you will need to open junction boxes to look for a loose connection.

2 closet lights closet lights which are essentially battery powered light fixtures are affordable easy to install and produce slightly more light than the typical pull string. If so replace the bulb. If that is loose would it cause no power to go to the outlet and not cause any breaker to trip. If not it could be a bad socket a loose or fried wire en route to the socket or a bad wall switch.

I would like to add a second light and a wall switch for both lights. 5 make sure you have enough light. If your attic has lighting then you re all set. If the light bulb does not light up at all follow this troubleshooting procedure.

Check the light bulb first to see if it has burned out. It currently has one pull string light that has power running in it and out to a wall socket. If you are not comfortable doing this type of work call an electrician.