Don Vandervort, Head Homeboy, has written more than 30 DIY home improvement books, been a segment host on HGTV, served as MSN.com's home improvement expert and written countless magazine articles.
Most problems with lights occur when power is interrupted to the light fixture or when the light bulb or its socket is defective.
If you're not comfortable working with electrical wiring, voltage testers, and the like, try a few simple procedures detailed in the following articles, and, if those don't solve the problem, call an electrician.
The most common problems with switches are that they cease to work or, worse, give off sparks when you flip them off and on.
If a switch doesn't work, first make sure the problem is with the switch and not the light or device it's supposed to turn on and off.
Put in a working light bulb or plug a working appliance or lamp into the switch-controlled receptacle to make sure the switch is faulty.
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