Attic Light Not Working

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.

Attic light not working.

So it is cutting power to the junction box that provides power to the ceiling fans and the pull string light in the attic. Gently pull the fixture down without touching the wires. This outlet must be close to the end of the circuit. If it still doesn t work you have potentially saved yourself a trip to the store to buy a breaker you don t need.

With a voltage tester touch one end of the probe to the black wire and the other to the white wire. If the tester lights up the socket is ok. Wiring for an attic light and switch hi i am trying to install a wall switch in my attic. Then use a screwdriver to loosen and remove the fixture from its electrical box.

I have a little experience in electrical work. If not it could be a bad socket a loose or fried wire en route to the socket or a bad wall switch. Check the light bulb first to see if it has burned out. Check to see if the bulb is tight in the socket.

If items 8 and 9 pass the test replace the socket. 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 your attic has lighting then you re all set. 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 like to add a second light and a wall switch for both lights. If replacing the breaker doesn t solve the problem you will need to open junction boxes to look for a loose connection. I would start at the outlet which is still working then try outlet s next to this outlet. If so replace the bulb.

It currently has one pull string light that has power running in it and out to a wall socket. The outlet in attic is back stabbed. Wall switch and fixture cable. If that is loose would it cause no power to go to the outlet and not cause any breaker to trip.

Spread an old sheet beneath the attic steps to catch insulation and dust that falls. First remove the light bulb if you re working on a ceiling light fixture. However if you re using a work light string the cord so that it is out of your way. 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. 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. User81039 jan 29 18 at 20 50.