Light Bulb Socket flickering Quick & Easy fix!

How to Change Flickering light bulb socket on ceiling fans/house lights, porch light or any other lights with a socket. Shortened out socket can lead to home fires as well as a high electric bill. You can find replacement parts for your lamp or ceiling fan at a local hardware store such as Home Depot, Loews, AC Hardware and stores such as Wal-Mart and Target.

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[@cml513]

Nice, thanks. You made a point of explaining it so that those of us who don't have experience with such repairs should understand it.

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[@joewhiting9038]

Well done, gives me the confidence to replace the sockets on my ceiling fan

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[@CocoPatriot]

Thank you so much I’ve been afraid to touch my lamps that are loose and I’m afraid to screw them and make them tighter because I know that the wire inside will twist possibly starting a fire in the future. Now I know what I have to do. Take that piece off tighten my entire candlestick lamp and then put a new socket on top. Thank you so much! I’m a lady and I don’t know about these things And I have three lamps that desperately need this over about a 30 year life span!

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[@docdissent]

Thanks, I appreciate the clear description and the in-focus close ups! I'm going to LEDs (choosing dimmable ones is important).

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[@michaelfrancis8958]

Thanks a bunch. This fix was spot on, and pretty easy to do in just a few minutes!

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[@knmonlinemedia]

Thanks for the tip! I just moved into my house and had the bathroom light suddenly not work. One side would work, the other side would flicker. I was about to replace the entire fixture when it's just only the socket! Thanks so much, now I know what to do

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[@bgjblue]

I've been searching and searching for instructions on socket repair on a ceiling fan with a single light. Thank you! I'll try this. Electrician was going to charge me $80 bucks to replace the ceiling fan. Hopefully, I won't have to replace the whole thing.

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[@loninappleton]

That secret screw is a good tip. It had me stumped. Thanks for the solid how-to.

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[@itsjustrenee1320]

Thank you. This showed me how to fix mine. I just wish you had shown how to connect the wires. I'm an old lady and I've never done that before. I'm also going to fix mine and teach my grandson how to do it while I'm fixing it. So thank you. We can't afford a handy man.

[@Flashback502]

Cheeto Fingers thanks for watching glad was able to help with light, didn't show how to connect wire's because different lights have different connections. I would make sure all power is off b4 taken it a part and writing down which wire's were connected. Please Subscribe and share if haven't already and check out my other helpful videos.

[@MrNonaste]

Good vid. Thanks. Easier and cheaper than replacing the entire fan.

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Ray thanks for watching glad was able to help with light, please subscribe and share if haven't already and check out my other helpful videos. Thanks

[@markgeorge9725]

just changed out a socket using this video as my guide, worked great, thanks!

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[@HungTran-mq9wn]

Very simple, clear and helpful , you are the best . Thanks

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[@VAULT-TEC_INC.]

Exactly what I was looking for. Great explanation!

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[@jessecars2406]

@@Flashback502 great video, well said n easy to understand. Great close-up on the screw that's hidden.Great advice on changing the bulb socket to higher watts, that's why mine got damaged because i was putting 100 watts on it It helped me n I learned something! Thanks a lot.

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[@Ben-lo7cy]

Thanks man, I was replacing an outdoor light but same concept. Lowe’s didn’t have the exact socket because the one had a recess in it for a tab that’s on the mount but I was able to get it done for $3.98. Appreciate videos like this

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[@samsen201]

Thanks for this useful demonstration. All well done.

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[@cgtotty]

Well explained - easy to understand. Good Job ! Thanks

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[@reneeseaton3889]

Great video! Glad the fan can stay attached to the ceiling!

[@craigmalcolm2661]

Sir, Thank you for this great information. God bless you

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[@ICSpotz]

Thanks, very clear instructive video. The old fixture in my bathroom has been flickering for a few weeks and I suspected this was the issue but thought I had to replace the entire fixture, this $2 socket replacement will save money.

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[@nolongermaestra]

Very great explanation! Thank you. This is exactly what I needed to know.

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[@marshamack]

Thank you so very much for this video. After changing my light switch, I see that my problem is with the socket as I'm having the problem you duplicate in this video. New subbie here.

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[@therealgigi_]

Thank you so much! Very to the point clear concise . Informative👍🏼

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[@richardcahill4419]

Thanks for the help man, good video. Definitely subscribing.

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[@chrishoover2681]

Gave me,exactly what I was looking for thanks and great video

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[@chrishoover2681]

Absolutely will thanks

[@starrlight97]

That was very helpful. I really think I can do it. Thanks for sharing!

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[@Jan-ni3tq]

I was having trouble with flickering bulbs in 2 of my light switches. I was about to change the socket when a bit of wisdom dropped in my thoughts. It was the SHAPE of the bulb that was the problem. Use the old fashioned shape light bulb instead of the the new spiral shaped bulbs. It fixed my problem immediately. I hope it fixes yours

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[@tristonwhitaker1611]

Thank you for the info. Helps a great deal.

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[@carlosvilla7181]

It was exactly what I was looking for thank you so much for your hel bro

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[@AndrewTwoTen]

thanks for the video!! very helpful

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[@seanwashington2145]

Great video, I’m replacing my daughter socket now.

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[@Madeorfound4U]

Thank you! My light wasn’t flickering, but the socket was very loose. I thought it was broke in some way. I never even noticed the screw inside the socket. Fixed in 30 seconds!

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[@pattylevine_oohilovethat]

You’re so awesome!!! Thank you so much for this great video

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[@karenurrutia231]

Very informative, thank you!

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[@kwcrosby1593]

Nice and clear -- thanks!

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[@bens.5127]

Superb job explaining this!

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[@bens.5127]

@@Flashback502 I actually pulled the tip up today, and voila! :) Took 30 seconds! TWO electricians were here and told me I would have to replace the fan! Thank you!

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[@BCPOWRIDER420]

very well explained buddy.. very helpful video indeed..

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[@brownie3992]

Thank you now I know how to fix my lamp💡

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[@mtaqb]

Thank you, easily explained.

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[@wardzaza768]

Just learned something new :) Thank you sir !

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[@samruez5108]

You are a lifesaver. ty ty ty

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[@melissaculpepper7663]

Great tutorial! Thank you!

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[@mattfoley9015]

Your video is the only one that shows a fan like mine (single light what a pull chain). I understand the process of the socket removal and everything, but how do you reattach the pull chain? My fan has a fan light switch that is located in the same housing as the socket, but it appears there's a separate wire coming from the socket to connect the switch to (along with the black and white wires shown in your video).

[@peterpatrone1952]

Very good video. Thank you.

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[@keithtraa]

Thank you. Very well done.

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[@justincooper1626]

Thanks for this. My lamp post light bulb is flickering and I will try to replace the socket to see if that fixes the problem.

[@Flashback502]

Your welcome, most time when flickering is still an issue after tryn different bulbs, changing scokets should fix your problem. Please subscribe & like and share if haven't already and check out our other helpful videos

[@BroScience710]

Thanks for the information bud

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[@johngarnto9016]

Good vid dude, thx.

[@LuisAlvarez-fj5ny]

110% useful!!!

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[@shachirahumphries4947]

Great video, thanks

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[@lovepeaceandhope3938]

Thank you!

[@harmindersachdev6224]

Nicely explained. Does this concept work for potlights that flicker, too?

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Your welcome, sorry not sure. Please subscribe & like and share if haven't already and check out our other helpful videos

[@sonyagrice-moyler3332]

thank you, I believe I can fix it!

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[@tylonbarnes9678]

I refurbished a used ceiling fan light kit and it works

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Flashback502 you're welcome

[@bobeckert188]

Very helpfull thanks.

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[@jeffb5463]

Fine job! Thanks

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[@daviddawsondan]

Thanks my friend!

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Thank you for this

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[@toddtiberius]

Thank you!!

[@joonyaboy]

Besides positive and negative, my socket has a metal tab that clips it into place. Is that part of the electrical process or just a holder tab?

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Not 100% but most likely it's just a holder. Please subscribe & like and share if haven't already and check out our other helpful videos

[@farealwitit7947]

good tip. ty!!!

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[@barkybark2773]

Would this be the same as an outside front porch fixture ? My bulbs go strong for a bout 2 weeks then flicker. I put the flickering bulb in another socket in the house and it flickers when the other bulbs do not.

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CookingFrom Scratch1986 thanks for watching, yes it is the same.Please Subscribe and share if haven't already and check out my other helpful videos.

[@melvinxd9499]

Do you have a video on how to connect the wires ??

[@Flashback502]

No but it's normally only a few wires and they should be colored, so take a picture b4 removing so will be able to reconnect, be sure to turn off power first. Please subscribe & like and share if haven't already and check out our other helpful videos

[@jasonbruno1779]

If I need to replace a socket for an outdoor porch light, do I have to get one specifically for outdoor use?

[@Flashback502]

A standard socket should be fine as long as the light housing is water tight. Please subscribe & like and share if haven't already and check out our other helpful videos

[@shaniqua328]

So I have a lamp with 2 bulbs 1 works fine the other flickers and also makes a scary popping sound when I screw the bulb tighter or looser, do you think it’s just the socket needs to be replaced like in this video? I’m a total girl and the popping sound was worrisome to me... great video BTW I think I can do the change

[@Flashback502]

Hello yes sounds like a bad socket changing it should solve your problem.Your welcome, Thanks for watching and commenting glad could help.Please subscribe & like and share if haven't already and check out our other helpful videos

[@jasoncage.]

Thanks!

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[@donnamaco1]

Why did you not show how to disconnect the socket? I have a 3 light pendant to work on. I am trying to find a video on how to do this. Feel free to provide suggestions. Thanks!

[@bigdaisy2757]

Could I wire the power wires together to keep the light on my mom broke the pull cord and it's one one the ones you can't get in too

[@Flashback502]

Sorry but not sure about that.Your welcome, Thanks for watching and commenting .Please subscribe & like and share if haven't already and check out our other helpful videos

[@1jasonover]

thank you

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[@street35z]

When i turn my ceiling fan on and light is already on,the light shorts out and then comes back on. On each setting of the fan ,the light blinks off then on when changing the speed . I blew a new LED bulb with it. Wondering if there is a short in the switch or the light fixture itself .

[@Flashback502]

Thanks for watching, sounds like the bulbs you have or to strong or you have a short, I would try some lower watt bulbs first. Please Subscribe and share if haven't already and check out my other helpful videos.

[@vaughntonkin539]

Short isn't correct terminology here, it is bad connection or arcing that is entirely different to what a short is. A short is when live and neutral wires touch and will blow the fuse, putting metal coat hanger across pos & neg terminals of car battery is shorting the battery. The LED bulb blowing would be due to pre-existing defect in bulb

[@stephaniecriss9658]

Thanks

[@sheldonkimura4793]

You can use a led lightbulb that puts out more .

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[@sandraroman9438]

I’m trying to fix a flickering lamp. Hopefully it will work 🤷‍♀️

[@benhartart9487]

what about office flurencent lights, there seem to flicker after a year or so not a conventional socket like a normal house light

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Have a video up showing how to fix that also. Please subscribe & like and share if haven't already and check out our other helpful videos

[@GisellesCurls]

Thank you!!!¡!!

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[@peyro12]

Is it enough to simply turn off the light switch, or do I need to flip the breaker off at the breaker box?

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To be safe I would turn off breaker. Safety should always come first. Please subscribe & like and share if haven't already and check out our other helpful videos

[@godmadnezz]

Ya how did you connect the wires

[@ErSaif-eq9xn]

Sir, churidar holder m inner wire connection batado

[@61lugnut]

LOOKING FOR THE SOCKET ANYONE KNOW WHERE TO GET THEM Not at HD

[@edwardtrickett6064]

Just had to fix the light in my living room, but I just used bleach and kitchen roll to clean to socket out in situ I will get some WD40 also to prevent rust

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[@edwardtrickett6064]

@@Flashback502 It works fine now 🙂

[@bonnizan1]

thx

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[@everythinghomerepair1747]

It looked like the "new" light socket had a burnt wire on it.

[@Flashback502]

Everything home repair thanks for watching, yes it did changed it out for a brand new 1 please subscribe if haven't already and check out my other helpful videos.

[@spacecatboy2962]

what causes bulbs to blow out after only a few months

[@Flashback502]

Could be bad bulb or power surge in lights.Please subscribe & like and share if haven't already and check out our other helpful videos

[@jonanderson9636]

Just bend the brass contact toward the front. Problem solved in 5 seconds.

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[@Billnn54]

Why didn't you show how to get the fixture away from the fan? That is the hard part. How do I get the socket wires disconnected?

[@Flashback502]

Because different lights have different disconnect wires, if your not confided I would get someone else to do it.

[@Billnn54]

@@Flashback502 Not much of a reply. My comment was not about disconnect wires but about your video that purported to show 'how to 'fix the flickering'. No one can 'fix' it unless they have the fixture taken away from the power source. Try again, this time try to address my concern - how do you get the fan and light away from the ceiling? Thank you

[@Flashback502]

@@Billnn54 if your tryn to take whole fan down then u have to take out screws that are going into your junction box in ceiling, should be small screws on top cover to take out first to get to main screws. Also there are videos on KZbin showing how to take down fan, always turn power off to fan first tho.

[@Billnn54]

@@Flashback502 Yes, that is a good description, but old peckers like me would rather see a video of it, because no matter how well you describe it, we will find a way to screw it up. But, I haven't found any of the videos that show me how to do this. Thanks. I did give thumbs up because your video is a good one.

[@Flashback502]

@@Billnn54 thanks, will look into putting up a video taking down fan.

[@gamershub4066]

why the old one read 660 watts and the new one only 60 watts

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Lol must be a error, it should say 60w Please subscribe & like and share if haven't already and check out our other helpful videos

[@gamershub4066]

ok.. so i will buy 60w

[@Flashback502]

Yes 60w

[@gamershub4066]

thank you

[@sandraroman9438]

Which btw it completely not turning on

[@LcNavin]

give light socket

[@Flashback502]

Standered socket on this one, but if your bulb is smaller than you will need that size socket.

[@johnny2598]

Thanks !

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[@michaelpmccullough]

Thanks

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