Attic Light Not Working

Gently pull the fixture down without touching the wires.

Attic light not working.

I have a little experience in electrical work. It currently has one pull string light that has power running in it and out to a wall socket. Check to see if the bulb is tight in the socket. Then turn off power and start checking outlets switches and ceiling boxes junction boxes in attic basement if everything looks ok in room boxes.

I would start at the outlet which is still working then try outlet s next to this outlet. Then use a screwdriver to loosen and remove the fixture from its electrical box. User81039 jan 29 18 at 20 50. If your attic has lighting then you re all set.

If it still doesn t work you have potentially saved yourself a trip to the store to buy a breaker you don t need. I would like to add a second light and a wall switch for both lights. Wall switch and fixture cable. Check the light bulb first to see if it has burned out.

If replacing the breaker doesn t solve the problem you will need to open junction boxes to look for a loose connection. If so replace the bulb. 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. This outlet must be close to the end of the circuit.

If items 8 and 9 pass the test replace the socket. First remove the light bulb if you re working on a ceiling light fixture. If the tester lights up the socket is ok. With a voltage tester touch one end of the probe to the black wire and the other to the white wire.

If you are not comfortable doing this type of work call an electrician. This helps keep your living area free of dirt and irritation causing dust. I would start with the box that houses the switch for the lights. Spread an old sheet beneath the attic steps to catch insulation and dust that falls.

The outlet in attic is back stabbed. If not it could be a bad socket a loose or fried wire en route to the socket or a bad wall switch. Wiring for an attic light and switch hi i am trying to install a wall switch in my attic. If that is loose would it cause no power to go to the outlet and not cause any breaker to trip.

If the light bulb does not light up at all follow this troubleshooting procedure. 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. So it is cutting power to the junction box that provides power to the ceiling fans and the pull string light in the attic.