The metal part of the lightbulb is stuck in the fixture (on the ceiling) How do I get it out?? I could call mainteneance but I have a feeling the solution is simple....
2007-10-29 08:30:40 · 9 answers · asked by NuMi 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I have always turned the light switch off and used a pair on needle nose pliers to twist out the base of the bulb.
2007-10-29 09:45:44 · answer #1 · answered by bugear001 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Use the plier trick (needlenose is best). Just make sure you turn the light switch off before poking around in the socket.
Also, before you put a new light bulb in, coat the threads on the base of it with a very thin film of petroleum jelly or WD-40. This will help prevent the bulb from sticking in the socket next time.
2007-10-29 16:08:15 · answer #2 · answered by Paul in San Diego 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Get a 12 gauge shotgun with double 00 buck shot and just blow the dam thing off!!
(You already have the correct answer - I prefer the spud method with the switch in the off position)
2007-10-29 20:46:15 · answer #3 · answered by Steve in NC 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Make sure the power is off to the light. Use a pair of pliers to grip the edge and turn it out.
2007-10-29 15:59:12 · answer #4 · answered by James M 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Turn the power off and use your needle nosed pliers to grip the sides of the metal bulb part. turn counterclockwise to remove.
2007-10-29 15:52:19 · answer #5 · answered by killbasabill 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Turn the switch off get your broom put the handle in to the socket and turn it out It works
2007-10-29 15:36:30 · answer #6 · answered by loverichard@rogers.com 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
turn the light switch off. use a small potatoe stick it in the socket and turn it out this will work. Good luck.
2007-10-29 15:35:23 · answer #7 · answered by John T 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
FIRST!! turn off the light.
then get a potato.. believe me. its happened to me tons of times.
2007-10-29 16:10:30 · answer #8 · answered by k 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
No, it has never happened to me.
2007-10-29 15:37:50 · answer #9 · answered by Darkskinnyboy 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋