Lamp Repair Kansas City Mo (2024)

FAQs

Is it worth fixing a lamp? ›

When deciding whether to repair or replace a light fixture, a good rule of thumb is that if the repair provides a long-term solution and costs less than replacing the fixture, you should go ahead and make the repair. Many lighting fixture issues are quite easy to repair and do not require extensive work or rewiring.

The costs can go from $35 to $70 and up.

In most cases, general electricians and lamp repair specialists can repair lamps, although it's usually best to hire a lamp repair specialist. Many electricians won't offer lamp repair services, as the jobs are usually small, and some lamps require dedicated lamp repair expertise that electricians may not have.

Floor or table lamps can last for years in good working order. But eventually, they may need to be rewired. Rewiring a lamp is a simple project that can revitalize your lamp and make it new again—and far safer—for very little money or effort.

Wires that are incorrectly spliced and/or are beginning to corrode are not good conductors of electricity. As a result, lamps, especially ABS indicator lamps or stop/tail/lamps, will flicker or stop working altogether, creating a dangerous and often illegal situation.

Wiring can become brittle or decayed over time, so it's never a bad idea to replace your lamp cord. Light fixtures that were manufactured in another country may have undersized wiring, and you can fix this issue by rewiring or lowering the light bulb wattage instead.

Antique lamps are more valuable because they are rare, and they possess a unique charm that modern lamps do not have.

If the bulb is damaged or worn out, then it is incredibly easy to just replace it. Make sure you remove the table lamp from any source of power. Once you've done that, simply unscrew it and insert a brand new light bulb of the same type. If the new bulb lights up when you reconnect the power, then problem solved!

How long does it take to fix a lamp? ›

Most light fixtures can be repaired in an hour or less.

You can attach the wires to a light socket without paying attention to hot and neutral and your socket will probably operate without anything seeming wrong, but the chance of getting a shock when handling the socket – especially while changing the bulb - is higher if you do not use the hot and neutral wires correctly.

When you have a lamp plugged into a receptacle with hot and neutral wires reversed the lamp remains energized even when it is turned off at the switch. This is where the potential shock/electrocution hazard occurs. If you were to touch the light socket even while the switch is off, you could get shocked.

Fixture repairs usually cost between $75-175. Costs will be affected by the nature of the repair, the accessibility of the fixture and your home's wiring.

The average incandescent bulb light span is approximately 1,000 hours. Fluorescents are a long-lasting option, running for anywhere from 15,000 to upwards of 20,000 hours.