How To Fix A Wobbly Floor Lamp

If the lamp does not work repeat steps 1 and 2 to expose the switch again.

How to fix a wobbly floor lamp.

Remove the light bulb and shade so they won t be damaged when you move the lamp base. Loose screws may have been the lamp s only problem. Examine the lamp closely to determine the source of looseness. Movers smashed my weighted lamp base for my torchiere lamp.

Here are some easy steps to follow. Just make sure to test fit with some seal tape before ever adding glue to ensure that the screws fit snugly. Rest your foot on. Turn the lamp over to access the bottom of the base of the lamp.

If the lamp works after you tighten up the screws great. If it is wobbly the whole lamp will be loose feeling. Learning how to fix a floor lamp pole is the answer to this common problem. Lamp bases are usually covered with a felt material to protect furniture from scratches.

Often a faulty lamp switch is caused by the wires coming loose and does not need to be replaced. 1 unplug the floor lamp 2 unscrew the section that is loose 3 take a small piece of duct tape and wrap it around the inner grooves of the pole 4 reattach pole and screw on until tight. Adding too much seal tape causes it to bind up so test fitting first will help you determine how much you need per screw. As a safety precaution always unplug the floor lamp before handling it or doing any repairs.

Adding a super strong glue along with the seal tape is a good addition to permanently fix the problem. If not take it apart again and proceed with the following steps. If the lamp has been recently used wait until the bulb has reached room temperature before attempting any repairs. If the screws are loose tighten them and reassemble the lamp.

Check the socket the bulb is screwed into. I used quikrete a vinyl concrete patching material to repair it.