Attic Light Not Working

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.

Attic light not working.

I would start at the outlet which is still working then try outlet s next to this outlet. If you are not comfortable doing this type of work call an electrician. Then use a screwdriver to loosen and remove the fixture from its electrical box. If it still doesn t work you have potentially saved yourself a trip to the store to buy a breaker you don t need.

If the light bulb does not light up at all follow this troubleshooting procedure. First remove the light bulb if you re working on a ceiling light fixture. If so replace the bulb. So it is cutting power to the junction box that provides power to the ceiling fans and the pull string light in the attic.

If that is loose would it cause no power to go to the outlet and not cause any breaker to trip. If the tester lights up the socket is ok. User81039 jan 29 18 at 20 50. I have a little experience in electrical work.

This outlet must be close to the end of the circuit. However if you re using a work light string the cord so that it is out of your way. Wall switch and fixture cable. Attic fan not turning on if the attic fan isn t turning on it could be an electrical issue a problem with the thermostat or the motor of the fan that s not working.

If your attic has lighting then you re all set. Wiring for an attic light and switch hi i am trying to install a wall switch in my attic. It currently has one pull string light that has power running in it and out to a wall socket. If replacing the breaker doesn t solve the problem you will need to open junction boxes to look for a loose connection.

Spread an old sheet beneath the attic steps to catch insulation and dust that falls. 5 make sure you have enough light. With a voltage tester touch one end of the probe to the black wire and the other to the white wire. This helps keep your living area free of dirt and irritation causing dust.

I would like to add a second light and a wall switch for both lights. Then turn off power and start checking outlets switches and ceiling boxes junction boxes in attic basement if everything looks ok in room boxes. The outlet in attic is back stabbed. I would start with the box that houses the switch for the lights.

If not it could be a bad socket a loose or fried wire en route to the socket or a bad wall switch. If items 8 and 9 pass the test replace the socket. Gently pull the fixture down without touching the wires.