Help for Bathroom Light Circuit Problems
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My bathroom lights went out and now none of the lights or electrical outlets in the master bath or master bedroom are working, what could be the problem? How to Troubleshoot and Repair a Bathroom Light Circuit Problem. © By: Dave Rongey |
Bathroom Light and Outlet Problem
Electrical Question #1: My bathroom lights went out and now none of the lights or electrical outlets in the master bath or master bedroom are working, what could be the problem?
- Bathroom Electrical Problem
I went to my bathroom and turned on the lights that are above the mirror (no exhaust fan) The lights went out and now none of the lights or electrical outlets in the master bath or master bedroom, which is attached to master bath, are working. - Checked the Circuit Breakers
I looked at the breakers to see if any of them were tripped and they weren’t. I turned them all of anyway and turned them back on. - Restored the Power
Everything came back on in the bedroom and bathroom but when I turned the lights back on in the bathroom it did the same thing. - Lost Power
Now nothing will come on.
This electrical wiring question came from: Heather, a Homeowner in Indiana.
Related Question #2:
The bathroom GFCI outlet has no power but the lights work, what is the problem?
My wife used a hair dryer. The power went out and when we reset the breaker most everything came back on. The bathroom on second floor the GFCI outlet had no power but the lights work. The upstairs bathroom has no power in the GFCI outlet or lights. I reset a third GFCI in the basement, but no change. The breaker is in the basement. I replaced both GFCI outlets on 2nd and 3rd floor with no results. An outlet in the master bedroom also is not working although on the other side of the room all outlets have power. I can’t seem to figure it out. The 2nd floor GFCI has two wires and ground. The 3rd floor has four wires and a ground.
This electrical wiring question came from Thomas in Maryland.
Dave’s Reply:
Thank you for your electrical wiring questions.
How to Fix a Bathroom Light and Outlet Problem
Application: How to Repair a Bathroom Light Circuit Problem.
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced. This electrical wiring project is best performed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor or Certified Electrician.
Tools Required: Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools and Voltage Tester or Continuity Tester
Estimated Time: Depends on experience and level of problem solving skills.
Precaution: Testing live wires is dangerous and should be done by an experienced individual only. Testing using a continuity tester should only be made after the circuit has been identified and turned OFF and Tagged.
Troubleshoot and Repair a Bathroom Light Circuit Problem
- Bathroom Light Power Source
It is possible that the vanity light power source comes from a GFCI outlet that is located in one of the bathrooms. - Inspect the Light Switch and Fixture
Make sure the light switch and fixture do not have am accumulation of steam or moisture which can cause the GFCI outlet to trip off. - Check the Light Bulbs and the Fixture
Replace any light bulbs that may be faulty. Up to this point, if everything looks OK then the wiring of the light fixture and the circuit splice connections will need to be checked for a bad or deteriorated connection and then repairs must be performed as needed.. - Reset the GFI Outlet
After the checks and repairs have been made turn off the light switch and reset the GFI Outlet by pressing in the RESET Button. - Further Electrical Wiring Inspections
If the preceding checks did not reveal any problems then the circuit that supplies power to the bathroom lights will need to be identified and tested for the cause of the fault. All the affected lights that are controlled by the light switch should be opened so the electrical wiring may be inspected for burnt wiring and faulty connections. - Replace the GFCI Outlet
If the problem seems to be associated with the GFCI Outlet then the GFCI outlet may be faulty and need to be replaced.
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