how can I change a burned out light bulb that is stuck in the socket?

Question

It is above the stove & it is stuck & I don't want it to break by forcing it

Answer 1

First, be sure and turn off the circuit breaker for this light bulb. Then squirt some WD-40 to try and lubricate the threads. If the bulb breaks, use needle-nose pliers to remove the light bulb base from the socket. Be sure and lubricate the new light bulb. Good luck!

Answer 2

If that doesn't work, use the end of a broom, push it into the socket and turn. Lefty - loosy, righty - tighty.

Do yourself a favor. After removing the socket, turn the breaker off, use a flat screwdriver and lightly pull up on the brass tab you will find in the center of the empty socket. This is the point of connection for the electricity to flow through the bulb, after awhile, it gets compressed and some arcing may occur between the bulb and the socket. Also, use a short shot of WD-40 on the threads. WD-40 does NOT conduct electricity, so no short worries.

Answer 3

Turn the power off to the bulb and then turn the bulb while wearing a rubber glove and or a rag. If the bulb would break use needle nose pliers to pinch the metal base of the bulb and turn it out.

Answer 4

First I would turn off the power leading to the bulb. Then I would put a plastic or paper grocery bag around it then brake the bulb then get needle nose pliers and grip the edge of the bulb and turn. I sort of did this recently for a light for the gecko we have. Good Luck...

Answer 5

Finally, next time coat the base of the bulb with light bulb lubricant.

Answer 6

turn off the power and cut a potato in half and push it over the socket and turn

Answer 7

Cut a potato in half and push it onto it. Use pressure to turn it, it usually works.