A chandelier can be a dramatic focal point for any room. Unfortunately, crystal is quite fragile. The wiring of the chandelier also can malfunction and leave the lighting fixture’s arms with unlit bulbs. If you’re having these problems with your chandelier, there’s no need to call a professional. You can easily rewire burnt-out arms and repair the chandelier crystal arms in your own home.
Step One
Repairing a Burnt-out Arm - Switch off the power at your breaker box. Remove the bulb and the sleeve from the burnt-out arm. Detach the wires from the socket. Unscrew the socket.
Step Two
Install new wires by twisting them onto the ends of the old wires and securing them with electrical tape. As you pull the old wires out of the arm, thread the new wires at the ends back into the arm. Remove the tape and twist the old wires off.
Step Three
Unscrew the decorative cap and the nut that holds it in place. Detach the wires in the burnt-out arm from the main chandelier wires.
Step Four
Connect the new wires to the main wire. Cap them with a plastic connector. Replace the centre nut and the decorative cap.
Step Five
Screw in the new socket. Add the socket sleeve and the light bulb. Restore the power.
Step Six
Repairing Broken Crystal Arms - Remove the chandelier from the ceiling. Carefully lay it on a flat, stable surface.
Step Seven
Trace the shape of an unbroken arm onto the craft foam. Carve out the shape from the foam block.
Step Eight
Place the broken arm onto the foam. Place it 1/2 inch away from the broken end of the base. Draw a line of glue around and inside the base.
Step Nine
Keeping the arm on top of the foam, fit the broken edges together. Wrap one end of the wire around the arm and the other end around the base to hold them tightly in place.
Step Ten
Let the glue dry for at least 36 hours. Unwrap the wire and return the chandelier to the ceiling.