If this has happened you ll need to put them back together.
How to fix a light on wall moubt.
In this step by step vide.
Slide the light off of the anchor screws this will expose the wiring.
If other people are home let them know you re working on the electricity.
If the voltage indicator doesn t light up the power is off.
Turn off the power to the fixture and use a non contact voltage tester to make sure the power is off.
How to fix light fixtures that are hanging loose 1.
Remove the retaining covers holding the light to the exterior wall.
Pull the fixture off the wall then unscrew the wire caps connecting the light and circuit wires untwist them and remove the light.
Try this 60 second fix before you call an electrician.
Once you ve verified that the power is off disconnect the wire leads on the light fixture from the circuit wires by unscrewing the wire connectors.
Touch one voltage tester probe to the black wire and the other to the white wire.
Remove the old light fixture.
Remove any shade or globe on the sconce then remove the light bulb.
Remove the screws that are still holding the fixture with a screwdriver and pull it far enough away from the wall or.
Then reach into the bulb socket with a flat blade screwdriver and gently pry up on the tab that s centered at the bottom to restore good contact with the bulb.
Unscrew the light fixture from the mounting plate attached to the electrical box.
Pull the fixture down but keep your hands away from the wires.
Look to see if either the black hot wires or the white neutral wires have come apart.
Use a non contact circuit tester to check the wires for power.
Turn off the power remove the light bulb and unscrew the fixture from the electrical box.
When replacing a wall light or sconce it s important to plan ahead and ensure that your new light is looking and working its best.