How To Handle Leaking Water in a Light Fixture

4/23/2022 (Permalink)

How to Fix a Light Fixture That Is Leaking Water

Leaking and flooding are generally easy to spot in Topeka, KS, especially when it occurs in common spaces such as your basement or under your sink. However, a ceiling leak is much less obvious if your everyday activities do not include staring at the ceiling. If a pipe burst overhead, you could have a real problem that goes unnoticed until you look up and see water in light fixtures or stains on your ceiling tiles. If your light fixtures are filled with water, you should take these immediate steps:

• Shut off the electricity
  
• Turn the main water valve off
  
• Call for help
  
  

Cutting the Power Off

The most important step above all the others is turning off the electricity. Water acts as a conductor and can spread the electric current to anything it touches, resulting in an electrical shock. Turning off the electricity is the best way to protect you and your household from accidental shock. Once you have cut the power at the breaker box, test dry appliances in the room to ensure the power is truly off. Do not touch or turn on the affected light fixtures.

Stopping the Water

Once the electricity is cut off, shut off the main water valve. Shutting off the water stops additional water in light fixtures from collecting. If you see any water collecting on your floor, put towels down to soak up the water and prevent additional damage.

Hiring the Professionals

When dealing with water and electricity, you should never attempt to fix the problem yourself. Call a plumber to fix the broken pipe and hire an electrician to replace your fixtures and test your electrical system to make sure it is safe to operate again. Enlist the help of water cleanup and restoration service to repair any ceiling damage.
If you find water in light fixtures and ceiling tiles, get help right away. Turning off the power, shutting off the water and hiring professionals is the fastest and safest way to fix the problem and get your home back up and running.