How To Fix A Floor Lamp Pole

The cost of lamp repair is between 30 to 100 depending on the complexity of the problem.

How to fix a floor lamp pole.

A majority of floor lamps are comprised of threaded pipes joined by screws. Prices to repair a lamp vary widely due to the many styles and ages of lamps. Do not lose any of the pieces. I love the lamp.

To take it apart start by taking the screws off the foundation. With a few simple steps you can breathe new life into your old lamp. Get the new wires. 4 reattach pole and screw on until tight.

Set a pillow on the floor. 3 take a small piece of duct tape and wrap it around the inner grooves of the pole. How to rewire an old floor lamp. Movers smashed my weighted lamp base for my torchiere lamp.

For many people a sagging or leaning floor lamp means it is time to buy a new one. Yes this is a quick fix and since there are some affordable floor lamps available it can easily be done without worrying about your budget. You can replace a socket so easily that even if it s not your favorite lamp you may want to fix it and give it to someone else like your nosy neighbor. Where the pole connects in the center the threads are stripped and the whole thing wobbles dangerously.

1 unplug the floor lamp. Pic of leaning floor lamp pic of lamp. You can begin repairing a floor lamp by disassembling the lamp. Get the new socket the one with.

It seems like it should be simple i just cannot think how to fix it. Taking the time to rewire an old floor lamp is easier than it may sound. Unfortunately many floor lamps tend to lean over time because the pole s grip loosens and sags to one side. After a couple of hours i figured out the best way to fix this issue and have my floor lamp looking straight again.

2 unscrew the section that is loose. Run it in the lamp and then through the socket. I used quikrete a vinyl concrete patching material to repair it. Includes information on newer lamps.

You may have a favorite vintage floor lamp and cannot bare to part with it but it doesn t work anymore. Gently lean the lamp downward and rest the top of the floor lamp the area near the bulb down on the pillow.