It’s one of the simplest tasks you can perform to change a light bulb. Allow us to demonstrate.
The simplest kind of DIY and house maintenance is changing a light bulb. But if you’ve recently moved into a new house and aren’t sure what to do, we’ve got you covered.
What you need to do
- Offset the power Make sure the power is off first. The fuse box’s big red power button should be turned to “off” for the safest method of doing this.
- Await cooling Before touching the bulb, give it time to cool.
- Apply a ladder Use a stepladder to make sure you can reach the bulb safely.
- the light bulb
Remove the lightbulb from the socket. Whether your bulb has a bayonet mount or a screw fitting will determine how you do this:
- Screw Fitting (most popular in Europe): Gently spin the bulb counterclockwise until it disengages from the socket.
- Bayonet Mount (two prongs, common in the UK): Hold the bulb firmly but lightly, push it up slowly, and then turn it counterclockwise until it pops out of the socket.
- Change the bulb. Lightly but firmly press a replacement bulb into the socket. Depending on the kind, slowly twist it clockwise until it locks into place or until it won’t spin any further.
- return the power Restart the power once the bulb has been installed, then turn on the light.
- Throw away the old bulb. The broken, highly sharp glass of the old bulb needs to be disposed of safely. To safely dispose of the old bulb, wrap it in the packaging from the new one.
Remember:
- Keep the bulb out of children’s reach when disposing of it.
- Examine the used bulb’s wattage and replace it with a similar-wattage bulb.
- Avoid sticking your fingers inside the open light socket.
After replacing the lightbulb, does it still not turn on? Maybe you should fix the light switch.