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

Mr. Lou Manfredini breaks down how to fix a broken lamp.

[@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.

[@wiliiamamey5967]

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

[@user-mp8ns5kr9p]

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.

[@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!

[@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.😎

[@jlomamas]

Thank you so much this really help so much

[@amberfowler3133]

Just fixed two lamps using this video! Thank you!

[@barbudoac5675]

awesome succinct video!

[@alanalarsen7759]

Thanks, Just fixed my lamp because of you!😊

[@LisaK1177]

Good job, Lou!

[@patmer2087]

Thanks for the helpful video!

[@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.

[@arlenepadden1243]

Great Video!

[@Sawpainter_td]

It looks easy! Thankd!

[@sylviadilorenzo5176]

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

[@KavanaIntentionWigAndArt]

Thank you ❤

[@anasalazar1737]

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

[@annadavis6361]

Can’t wait to try this.

[@dianekelly3452]

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

[@DouglasJMark]

Helpful and hilarious too! 🤣❤❤❤

[@mernokallat645]

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.

[@larako7958]

ty. 😊

[@amadomoreno6523]

Thanks

[@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?

[@jalene150]

Wasn’t expecting to see my local news

[@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.

[@KMCG6279]

What if the cord does not have a ribbed side?

[@marciareagan2718]

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

[@christy-yyy]

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

[@annheatherton]

LOL The innards?

[@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.

[@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.

[@candi187]

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

[@stanleystone2061]

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

[@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.

[@1105pitbull]

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

[@milagrosmasalihit3457]

What do you call that part that you replaced?

[@squoctopus]

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

[@donnah3575]

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

[@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)

[@AP-fl1tc]

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

[@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!!

[@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?

[@th-uh2oo]

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

[@sapientisat5308]

Lou scrambling

[@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.👍

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 😄