Need to fix a broken lamp? Mr. Fix It can help you

[@SelenaTroyeSL]

You'd be surprised at how many videos on fixing lamps there are, but this is the exact one I needed. Thanks for posting this.

[@LisaLisa-2023]

True Selena. This is the 3rd one and even tho it has alot less views than the other two videos I watched- I appreciated THIS one the best so far. and I think its as far as I need to go.

[@amberfowler3133]

Just fixed two lamps using this video! Thank you!

[@AnaFrost-z8n]

So grateful for this video. Just followed your instructions and fixed my own lamp switch. Female 73.

[@bluecurlygirl]

Exactly what I needed. Straightforward detailed tutorial on how to fix a lamp switch. Thank you Mr. Fixit. Much appreciated.

[@joni--bologna]

Thank you so much for this. i've always said "If a man can do it, i can do it." just a matter of learning how.

[@bethfinch4672]

I have a whole collection of non functioning lamps. Thanks to this video, I'm feeling confident to tackle them now! Plus, you guys made it fun.

[@tamick2000]

I am totally doing this. Looks easy following this and another video that was slower, step by step. With how expensive everything is now, I cannot imagine the cost to have someone else do this for me.

[@LisaLisa-2023]

Thank you MR FIX IT. I Loved your "easy to understand" verbal AND video demo instruction. I only searched for fixing lamp switch videos tonight and your video, the 3rd one I found is THE BEST one- you explained clearly from start to finish with perfect illustration in the video, so that even without your the clarity of your voice, we can just SEE exactly what you are doing & it would still make sense. Thank You. PS the humor also helped!

[@user-xr5sv6ug2d]

This is beyond wonderful! My pretty vintage lamp can be fixed!!!!😅

[@zaphern]

Great video, I was ready to follow this for my bad switch, then decided to swap out knob with one that works to see if that might be the issue....and to my surprise, the lamp turned on! So please try replacing the knob first before any other step.😎

[@CYNWORLD]

Love this, I am ordering a socket. I love this lamp. Thanks for showing me how to take apart and the importance of wiring properly.

[@lauramcknight5022]

Ok … Thank you for sharing this info. Now I am inspired to go out and buy a new lamp😂

[@lovie6287]

This video just saved me so much time and money. Thank you🎉

[@wiliiamamey5967]

Finally a video that shows how to separate the housing. Yaaaay!!!

[@1voiceofstl]

it ndoews nor work

[@johnmilner7603]

Too bad he put the ribbed wire on the gold screw. It’s suppose to go on the silver screw. This is important if you have a new style plug with one side being wider than the other. The wide end is the neutral or silver screw.😢

[@amyleechen]

I'm so glad I consulted another video before proceeding "Lou's way." I'm curious, what would have happened if doing it his way with a polarized plug? Fire hazard or just inoperable?

[@annheatherton]

@@amyleechen Possibly both? Too bad it wasn't a top notch instructional video. I plan to pay attention to which wire goes where.

[@JS-nu3kv]

Thank you!!!! I was going crazy trying to figure out whether I should follow his directions or the ones in other videos!

[@alanalarsen7759]

Thanks, Just fixed my lamp because of you!😊

[@brucegold5046]

Going to buy a new switch instead of a new lamp. This Video just saved me $$$$.

[@dianekelly3452]

I truly appreciate you demonstrating how to rewire my lamp. (psst...your handsome and handy!)

[@davidhale8034]

Good Job Lou

[@joannfranklin7772]

I’m going to try it before I go buy a new lamp. Thank you🥰

[@1voiceofstl]

save yourself alot of trouble buy the bnew lamp

[@annheatherton]

I am not a Mrs. Fixit by any means, but for my repair, I intend to replace all parts, even the cording. I have no idea which element is causing the intermittent on/off function or the recent sparking, but it ALL GOES. I will buy a complete kit.

[@lindadalton2493]

Very well done video.

[@LisaK1177]

Good job, Lou!

[@mernokimuvek]

Do not forget the UL knot on the wire.

[@JenBuni]

What does this mean?

[@annheatherton]

Yes, he forgot this step. Saw it on another video and plan to practice that special knot.

[@bricago2302]

Underwriters knot.

[@mariafelix4745]

Going to try that right now and will be back to tell if it worked or not!

[@LisaLisa-2023]

So how did it go Maria? I just finished watching Mr FixIt's video. I haven't even bought the new part to attempt at lamp fixing because I never thought I would be able to accomplish this.

[@mariafelix4745]

@@LisaLisa-2023 it went perfectly fine Lisa! I have now a working lamp, you can do it!

[@LisaLisa-2023]

@@mariafelix4745 Hi Maria! Just got your reply... That is wonderful! 👍Was it correct when Mr Fixit told us to reattach the "ridgey colored wire" to the Gold screw thingie and the other plain part of the wire to the silver screw thingie? I don't know what you call the parts. Hope that made sense. 🤔 I just ordered the part now. My lamp is only 4 1/2 years old and I aim to fixit.

[@patmer2087]

Thanks for the helpful video!

[@anasalazar1737]

This is great!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!

[@jlomamas]

Thank you so much this really help so much

[@ADRIANSAVED4U1217]

Ty!! Mission complete!!

[@annadavis6361]

Can’t wait to try this.

[@candi187]

Whats the name of the new piece that needs to be purchased and changed out!?

[@Pablo-ot1op]

Saw three videos and searched it up on google. YOU HAVE YOUR WIRES BACKWARDS. Neutral-wide blade of plug=ribbed to silver screw. Hot-thin blade of plug=smooth to brass screw

[@Barbeday]

What is that part you called the guts that need to be replaced so I can order one.

[@jammer930]

I need this answer too! What do you call the guts, please?

[@squoctopus]

​@@jammer930the socket.

[@squoctopus]

The socket.

[@guadalupefishman9236]

Thank you!

[@treyandsusanharrell7482]

For starters, I want to say I'm just a beginner watching videos to figure out how to do this. But doesn't he get the polarity backwards here? He is putting the ridged wire to the brass/colored screw, and other videos say that's incorrect. The smooth wire is hot, right? Am I misunderstanding?

[@enigmaticmf]

I started checking the comments to see if someone else noticed that too. Means I'm not going crazy. 👍Yep, smooth wire is HOT!

[@annheatherton]

Yep, he forgot to mention that, too.

[@leslietorrence9993]

If my cords are not color corded how do I know which wire goes with which screw?

[@squoctopus]

He says one side is ribbed and one is smooth. So feel each wire for ridges.

[@DouglasJMark]

Helpful and hilarious too! 🤣❤❤❤

[@arlenepadden1243]

Great Video!

[@jalene150]

Wasn’t expecting to see my local news

[@barbudoac5675]

awesome succinct video!

[@taneshasmart929]

Why am I seeing several other videos and resources saying that the ridged wire goes to the silver screw, and the smooth wire goes to the gold screw? Which one is it?

[@MilledSteel]

Very helpful

[@robertstacey1700]

I thought you had to split the wire into two at the top then one side goes around the screw on the left side and the the other part on the right side. He only did it to one side but not the other. Im only asking because I have a table lamp I need to repair and I need to make sure if there are two screws to deal with or just the one. I thought the guts as he put it actually had two screws one on the left side and one on the right side. So please can someone clarify with me on this. Thank you.

[@KavanaIntentionWigAndArt]

Thank you ❤

[@michaelmarquina8365]

Thank you

[@Bart-dg6qv]

I knew I didn't have to cut the wire first...😂

[@TCReview]

My pull string housing was broken. So I drilled a hole in the metal base and wired in a rotary switch.

[@Sawpainter_td]

It looks easy! Thankd!

[@zamukito7]

Simple, thank you!!

[@KMCG6279]

What if the cord does not have a ribbed side?

[@sylviadilorenzo5176]

2" Mandrel, antique on/off. The new socket has a hat/canopy that doesn't fit thru the antique lamp.

[@milagrosmasalihit3457]

What do you call that part that you replaced?

[@squoctopus]

The socket. They are at Home Depot or Lowe's.

[@milanparis1933]

Lol! You guys stop it! He can be both!❤👍

[@larako7958]

ty. 😊

[@calikokat100]

starts at 1:25

[@donnah3575]

There are no screws? Polarity? How can I tell which is which

[@1105pitbull]

What if it's just the know?? cant you ust replace that without the whole assembly??

[@christy-yyy]

Lamp "gut?" Wtf is the proper name for the part?!

[@annheatherton]

LOL The innards?

[@marciareagan2718]

I did it--because it's been four years and my handy husband is going to get to it I promise. blahahah

[@kellystephens5212]

He forgot to tie the Underwriters knot in the wiring under the switch.

[@shaystern2453]

mr sellit says just buy another at ACE HDWRE

[@LisaLisa-2023]

LOL that would be the quickest way to get a new Lamp that works if you're not a pro at lube tube 101 class (like me I guess)

[@sheritee7328]

Great video as far as fixing the lamp but that news reporter lady was a complete distraction!!! She had to giggle and get her two cents in during the MIDDLE of fixing the lamp!!

[@stanleystone2061]

The ribbed side of the lamp cord is neutral not hot the smooth side is the hot

[@sarahmangone7785]

Well, that's only PART of repairing your lamp. I need to replace the entire electral rod inside the lamp.

[@amadomoreno6523]

Thanks

[@Confused20000]

Mine still doesn’t work. The knob is broken

[@AP-fl1tc]

help the lamp is wobbly that I have. I cannot take it apart.

[@BGriff-]

He went from gold and silver to colored. They both have color.

[@michaelrickman3161]

I have a three way table lamp that the first click energizes the brightest filament, the second click dims to medium, and third click is the dimmest filament. What in the world is wrong with this?

[@Michael-ek8rz]

Face it it's going to cost you $30 to take it to a lamp shop to get a new socket put in so it's worth knowing how to do this.

[@th-uh2oo]

You are not fixing 3 way switch, you are replacing it.

[@jenniferwilliams1858]

I literally just gave away a table lamp because the switch worked on occasion.

[@annheatherton]

I was just about to trash a lamp I absolutely love because the lamp switch caused wall-socket sparks last night. That turn-on part has been wonky from the start. I would rather give repairing a shot. Time to act.

[@squoctopus]

​@@annheathertonIt's pretty simple. You've probably already done it by now.👍

[@franciet99]

Yes, women are doing this too. 😜

[@1voiceofstl]

I could not do it so I threw thw whole lamp away!

[@sapientisat5308]

Lou scrambling

[@queensavage6379]

Okay maybe someone can help because it’s obvious it’s not the lamp that has the issue. I can’t find a proper video on how to fix an sos lamp. I’ve been trying to click the non to turn it off. My baby was of course messing with ish and now it won’t go off. I’m one pissed off mom!!

[@DavidB-io7ep]

Is this backwards? Smooth is hot (brass screw) and ribbed is neutral (silver screw)? Google says this as does other videos I watched. Watched this one twice. Laughing and joking during that part about online shopping but I think he said the ribbed side goes to the brass screw? Not an expert. Just dont want to do this wrong. Also underwriters knot? Im suspect on this video.

[@squoctopus]

When you buy a socket the back of the package will tell you how to tie the knot. You make it so the wires cannot be pulled out of the socket or off the screws, should the cord get yanked.

[@DavidB-io7ep]

@@squoctopus He didne tie the knot. Thats what I meant by that. I am suspect about this DIY video.

[@squoctopus]

@@DavidB-io7ep Oh. Yes I believe you're right he got it backwards.

[@luketaylor5055]

The information given in this video is incorrect. The hot wire (smooth, not ribbed) goes on the gold/brass terminal, the neutral wire (ribbed) goes on the silver. The clown in the video has it backwards.

[@zp944]

You lost me at "replace." My lamp is 10 years told, a brand new nearly identical lamp is $25. Assuming the new lamp lasts another 10 years, that means it has an effective cost of $2.50 a year. Absolutely ridiculous to "fix" such a lamp when the cost difference vs buying new is below $20. No way I'm doing all this just to save $2 a year over ten years. If you still own a lamp with a twist switch, and it stops working, it means you need a new lamp. Period. I took mine apart, I cleaned the contacts, I realigned everything, I made sure the wires were snug. That takes half the time as this process does. If that doesn't fix your issue, throw the lamp in the trash and get a new one.

[@squoctopus]

Yes, of course. But if you can fix it for $6 and ten minutes instead if paying $25, then fix it if you like the lamp.

[@squoctopus]

I just spent my $6 and more than 10 minutes on it ☹️(and I've done this successfully before). Now I'm off to buy a new lamp 😄

[@gardenstateflatlandb]

Warning!!! Danger!!! Please DO NOT do what this guy did!!! 1st he put the Neutral wire(ribbed) to the Hot terminal(gold screw). Doing this can greatly increase your chances of electrocution. *Smooth wire is the Hot and goes to gold screw terminal. *Ribbed wire is the Neutral and goes to the silver screw terminal. 2nd He did not tie an Underwriters Knot before attaching the wires to the terminals. This knot is a safety to keep the wires from being ripped from the terminals should someone trip over, or pull on the exposed cord coming out of the base of the lamp and into the wall. I really hope no one was injured or killed by Mr Fix It giving potentially life threatening instructions. This video should honestly be removed from youtube altogether before someone gets hurt.

[@plantetarium5490]

Sorry...you are misinformed...a new wire magically appears? You take the old wire out from the bottom of the lamp and then insert a new wire...where did that instruction playout in this video?