Solved I Can T Change The Lightbulb By Myself Incandescent Light

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I have a bulb out in one of my lamps. Can someone come over and change it, please. Please be sure the wattage is consistent with what the lamp can handle. I prefer soft white and am a GE fan, but any manufacturer will do. Also, I don’t really like the energy saving flourescent as they cast a ghastly green shadow on my otherwise ghostly complexion.

Well, as iFixit doesn’t really offer services, I’ll try to walk you through this in as clear a manner as I can. First of all, it’s helpful to do this in the day time- then you can see what you’re doing. Turn off the lightWait a minute for the bulb to cool downLook at the number that is on the top of the bulb- it’s probably something like 40W or 60WMake sure you have the proper replacement- I would suggest not going above a 60W bulbGently unscrew the dead bulb. Make sure you work in a straight pattern, so as you can get the bulb out with minimal hassleDON’T TOUCH THE INSIDE OF THE SOCKET!!!Get your replacement bulb and carefully screw it into the socket. You’ll know you’ve screwed it in far enough when it is firm, but not unmovable.Flip the switch. If you worked carefully, you should have a working light again. Enjoy!

Get a girl friend, you obviously spend to much time on the web.

Check if the lamp is still under warranty. If so call the support line and they’ll give you a RMA number to ship back the lamp and you’ll get a new one. If you’re lucky they can even ship you the newer model.

i touched the inside of the socket…. it hurt.

At about the age of nine, I stuck my thumb in a light socket just to see what would happen. Therefore, from personal experience. I can solemnly attest and confirm that Brock is telling the truth. IT B****Y HURTs !!! (And here in the U.K. we have 250 Volts.) (Well actually only about 242 by the time it gets to the little village where I live now.) Did this experience really change my life ? I became an electrician, and have had a good few belters since then. Please take our word for it, … DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME !

Don’t forget..when removing the old bulb and replacing the new…..righty tighty/lefty loosey.

If you are have trouble extracting the old bulb, here’s a proven safe method: You will need: crate of beer, firm hands (at first). 1- Unplug lamp, 2- Hold on to bulb, 3- Drink beer until room spins, et voilà! Easy out!