I just went to change a burned out lightbulb to have the light come out of the socket leaving the base of the bulb in (it did not break), then I saw that this happened to 2 of the lights in the same fixture (it is a ceiling fan with 4 lights) 2 have had the base of the bulb stay in the fixture when i tried to take them out. Do you think there is moisture in the fan, or are they cheap light bulbs? I have never had anything like this happen.
2007-02-10 16:57:24 · 8 answers · asked by whattheheck 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
apply Nolox to the threads of the light bulb the next time you put one in. It's an anti-oxidant. It makes it easier to get the bulbs out. Comes in a small squeeze bottle, available at any home improvement store. It may be easiest to turn the power off to that light and use whatever you want to get the broken bases out. I am a landlord, I have 50+ units, I change alot of lightbulbs. Many that have broken off for whatever reason, Nolox never fails.
Could be a combination of cheap bulb cheap fixture
2007-02-10 17:19:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just cheap bulbs, You can use a bar of soap and press it into the broken bulb parts and unscrew it from the socket. Make sure the light switch is off first:)
Good luck
2007-02-10 17:02:21 · answer #2 · answered by Nort 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Without actually seeing the bulbs. I suspect that it's a cheap bulb. If you're describing the glas part of the bulb actually screwing out of the metal base without breaking, and without making a poping noise.
2007-02-10 17:03:03 · answer #3 · answered by levowen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't sound like moisture. I think you may have had a defective set of bulbs in there and they probably came from the same batch. Just take them all out and put new ones in each socket.
2007-02-10 17:05:19 · answer #4 · answered by TJTB 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Spray light bulb threads with WD-40 before installing them into fixtures to prevent seizing, especially in damp environments like bathrooms, showers, basements and outdoor areas. The coat of WD-40 will prevent bulbs from breaking, which may cause injury due to broken glass."
2007-02-10 17:04:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
it happened to me a few times before because it was screwed in too tight. maybe that is your problem. there are no such thing as a chep light bulb unless they are energy saver and are very dim
2007-02-10 17:08:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
just make sure the power is off first!...then use needle nose plyers to unscrew the base...light bulbs just do that kind of sh**. some go in and come out easy some don't
2007-02-10 17:06:56 · answer #7 · answered by willie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe they were screwed in to tight.
2007-02-10 17:04:03 · answer #8 · answered by jersey city Joe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋