Light switch/light not working

asbury park

We have one switch in our house that has been acting funny. It is in our walk in closet and sometimes it will turn the light on and sometimes it won't. Any thoughts here?

Stubbie

What kind of switch .. door jam switch or a typical toggle type light switch?

What kind of light fixture?

asbury park

Typical toggle switch. It is an overhead "dome" style light on the ceiling.

kreemoweet

1. loose connection at switch
2. loose connection at fixture
3. loose light bulb
4. Chinese light bulb

kbsparky

5. Bad switch.

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k_buz

Is it a fluorescent light? I'm thinking circle-line lamp/ballast. (Round tube type fluorescent)

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joecaption

Go a meter to check the switch?

asbury park

Ok. What's my plan of attack to fix the problem? Electrical is where I have the least experience.

joecaption

Kill the breaker to that circut.
Remove the switch cover and check the switch with a Volt OHM meter set to OHMs.
Just flip the switch on and and off, wiggle the switch when it in the on position.
You do not have to disconnect the wires to try this.

paintdrying

Chinese light bulb- God help us all

asbury park

I don't have a Volt meter. Only a voltage detector. Took the switch cover off. Checked the connections and they were ok. So went ahead and replaced the switch and still no luck.

jbfan

Turn the power off and replace the switch for 69 cents.
If it doesn't work then, come back for more advice!

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asbury park

See my post above. I did just replace the switch.

jbfan

Missed that, sorry.
What kind of fixture?

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asbury park

It's an overhead "dome" type light in our walk in closet.