Fairbanks Floor Lamp (2024)

FAQs

Why is my floor lamp not working? ›

It could be a loose connection, a broken socket, or a faulty switch. Disassemble the Lamp: Unplug the lamp and remove the shade and bulb. Then, carefully disassemble the socket from the lamp. Unscrew the wires: Carefully unscrew the wires connected to the old socket.

As a general rule, consider one floor lamp for every 100 square feet of living space. Furniture Arrangement: Arrange the floor lamps strategically to fill in dark corners or areas that might be poorly lit by other fixtures. For larger seating areas, consider placing a floor lamp near each seating cluster.

Key Takeaways. The floor lamps that give the most light are torchiere, arc, six-way, and pharmacy floor lamps.

Check the Bulb First

If you haven't checked the bulb yet, do that first! If the bulb is damaged or worn out, then it is incredibly easy to just replace it. Make sure you remove the table lamp from any source of power. Once you've done that, simply unscrew it and insert a brand new light bulb of the same type.

One common reason LED lights may not turn on is due to a faulty power source. Please check if your LED lights are plugged in and that the power source is functioning normally. Additionally, check the power cord for damages or loose connections. Another reason LED lights may not turn on is due to a faulty LED bulb.

If you want to light a larger room, upward-facing lights will be more successful at diffusing light, whereas downward-facing lights will suffice if you only want to light a smaller area.

When it comes to floor lamps, they should be 58 to 64 inches tall. The bottom of the lamp shade should not be lower than the eye level of a seated person. It can be at or above eye level.

In a corner

Brightening dark corners with a floor lamp has an added benefit of bouncing light off two walls at once to create more overall illumination.

Lamps can also be problematic and placing them so that their light doesn't reflect off the screen is crucial. It is best to place lamps on either side of the TV screen instead of in front of it, to cast a soft glow – this not only helps reduce eyestrain but also creates a calm ambience.

Ben Gallizzi is an energy expert at Uswitch.com. He told Metro.co.uk that lamps use less electricity and thus cost less to run, thanks to their lower wattage. Ben said: "Lamps will generally be cheaper to run than ceiling lights, as they are intended for close-up use and will commonly have a lower wattage.

How high should a floor lamp be from the floor? ›

Floor lamps should have an overall height of roughly 58”-64” (147-163 cm) based on the standard sitting height of a person on a couch or chair. The bottom of the floor lamp shade should be roughly at or above a person's sitting eye level and should try to match the edges of similar lighting fixtures within the space.

Position adjustable floor lamps directly next to sofas, chairs, and reading nooks to provide focused task lighting for reading, knitting, or other hobbies. Keeping the light source close to the shoulder ensures sufficient illumination without glare.

Advanced features like adjustable lighting, smart home compatibility, and energy-efficient LEDs increase a lamp's price. These technologies enhance user experience and efficiency.

This could be on the switch itself, at the circuit breaker panel, or in a pass-through wire connection in the wall box or ceiling box. By far the most common problem is a loose wire connection at the switch itself, which is subject to constant on-off usage. Less commonly, a light bulb socket may go bad.

If one lamp tube is not on, but the other lamps are on, check whether the filament is burned out. If it breaks, replace the lamp. If the filament does not burn out, you should check whether the switch and the lamp cap are in poor contact, and whether there is any fault such as disconnection.

Check your fuse or circuit breaker in the fuse box, if you were particularly “lucky”, the broken bulb might have blown the fuse, too. Another common trouble is at the switch, if the screws were not tightened enough when the light switched were installed, they might spark a little and in time they oxydize.

This frequently implies that the switch's metal parts are wearing out as well as that its contacts have stopped functioning to create the connections required to finish the switch fails electrical circuit and allow the light to shine.