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.
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.
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!
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.😎
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.😢
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?
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.
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?
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 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.
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?
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!!
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.
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!!
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.
So grateful for this video. Just followed your instructions and fixed my own lamp switch. Female 73.
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.
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.
Exactly what I needed. Straightforward detailed tutorial on how to fix a lamp switch. Thank you Mr. Fixit. Much appreciated.
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.
Just fixed two lamps using this video! Thank you!
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!
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.😎
Helpful and hilarious too! 🤣❤❤❤
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.😢
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?
@@amyleechen Possibly both? Too bad it wasn't a top notch instructional video. I plan to pay attention to which wire goes where.
Thanks, Just fixed my lamp because of you!😊
Great Video!
Good job, Lou!
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.
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?
I started checking the comments to see if someone else noticed that too.
Means I'm not going crazy. 👍Yep, smooth wire is HOT!
Yep, he forgot to mention that, too.
Going to try that right now and will be back to tell if it worked or not!
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.
@@LisaLisa-2023 it went perfectly fine Lisa! I have now a working lamp, you can do it!
@@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.
Thanks for the helpful video!
Wasn’t expecting to see my local news
Do not forget the UL knot on the wire.
What does this mean?
Yes, he forgot this step. Saw it on another video and plan to practice that special knot.
Can’t wait to try this.
It looks easy! Thankd!
This is great!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!
If my cords are not color corded how do I know which wire goes with which screw?
What is that part you called the guts that need to be replaced so I can order one.
I need this answer too! What do you call the guts, please?
Whats the name of the new piece that needs to be purchased and changed out!?
Lamp "gut?" Wtf is the proper name for the part?!
LOL The innards?
Thank you ❤
What if it's just the know?? cant you ust replace that without the whole assembly??
mr sellit says just buy another at ACE HDWRE
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)
Thanks
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?
The ribbed side of the lamp cord is neutral not hot the smooth side is the hot
There are no screws? Polarity? How can I tell which is which
help the lamp is wobbly that I have. I cannot take it apart.
Lou scrambling
You are not fixing 3 way switch, you are replacing it.
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!!
I literally just gave away a table lamp because the switch worked on occasion.
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.
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!!
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.