How to remove a broken lightbulb base

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  • @carolmiller5723
    @carolmiller5723 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you, thank you, thank you...my oven light has been broken almost 2 years. I have been waiting all this time for my sons or grandson to take it out. In less than 30 seconds, I took it out myself 😊 You do not know how good your DIY video has made me feel about myself and my ability to do something myself. 🙏 This old gal still has it.💋

    • @LMenglerova
      @LMenglerova 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hello, today I succeeded even in my advanced age. One is happy about it.

  • @kimberlyyoung3353
    @kimberlyyoung3353 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Spent 30 minutes trying things that other videos showed. Watched your video as a last ditch effort. I got the broken base out in 6 seconds! You are a lifesaver! Thank you!!

  • @patriciadechirico7954
    @patriciadechirico7954 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    OMG!!! Your video was a lifesaver. My son spent hours trying to get a lightbulb out from the top inside of our Jenn Air oven. We found your video and it took like 10 seconds to get it out!!! Your explanation and video is amazing! Thank you so very much!!!!

    • @TheMaintenanceMan
      @TheMaintenanceMan  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the feedback. Glad the video helped.

  • @IreneSnyder
    @IreneSnyder 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your video was so helpful, I didn't even ask my husband to do it. I turned off the power, grabbed the needlenose pliers out of the toolbox, and it came right out. He was impressed with your hint and that I could do it myself. Thanks so much!

  • @melissaandreas5154
    @melissaandreas5154 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video was a life saver! I have an old Jenn Air oven and was trying to replace the bulb, and the glass part of it came clean away from the metal base as I was unscrewing it. This trick worked like a charm to get the rest of it out of the socket!

    • @TheMaintenanceMan
      @TheMaintenanceMan  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      S glad t hear the video helped. Thanks for the feedback.

  • @jaynaylor6954
    @jaynaylor6954 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just got it out. It was a little tricky because the bulb was at the bottom of the microwave that is mounted above the stove. We had to use a mirror and flashlight to find the place for the needlenose plyers. Your video was extremely helpful. I never would have thought to do it that way. Thanks so much. -Racquel

    • @TheMaintenanceMan
      @TheMaintenanceMan  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Microwave bulb bases can be difficult. The heat from the stove loosens the bond between the bulb glass and the metal base so removing the microwave bulb is difficult. Glad to hear the video helped.

  • @gbates106
    @gbates106 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You saved me without getting food all over my electrical fixtures. Thanks for the post, bro

  • @richardparoutaud1843
    @richardparoutaud1843 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This method worked for me today on my stove light! First new bulb I put in didn't work. So I put in a second new one and it worked fine.

  • @neilbeckett129
    @neilbeckett129 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your a star! Thank you so much! It worked. Tried the potato trick first which didn't work and just made a mess. Many thanks!

  • @l.cerrito.thompson
    @l.cerrito.thompson 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for a simple explanation with great visual!

  • @keeanakeeana5636
    @keeanakeeana5636 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much - my first impulse was to use the needle nose pliers, but got talked out of it...until there was you.

  • @TheMaintenanceMan
    @TheMaintenanceMan  12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glad I could help. Have a great day!

  • @paulmarkmoffett2320
    @paulmarkmoffett2320 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    simple and affective solution! thankz!!

    • @TheMaintenanceMan
      @TheMaintenanceMan  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s what I’m here for. Glad the video helped. Have a great day!

  • @jeanninecathcart627
    @jeanninecathcart627 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Use a wooden broom handle. Put in socket and unscrew. Broom handle fits socket perfectly.

  • @sgshelley
    @sgshelley 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, this was SO helpful!

  • @laurien4405
    @laurien4405 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any ideas on how to remove the metal part from the lighbulb fixture when you can't reach it? We have this issue with recessed lighting in our 2 story great room ceiling and we can't reach the light without using a pole. How can I get the metal part out? Thanks for any help.

  • @queenofthebronx
    @queenofthebronx 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANK YOU...SAVED MONEY

  • @2012griffin
    @2012griffin 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mine is too rusty.....Its been outside in the elements for a decade. I cant remove the base either. its been painted over to many times to get a grab on the screw. I'm thinking last resort here. Blow torch and remove the paint? Thoughts? Stucco house FYI so no fire hazard.

    • @TheMaintenanceMan
      @TheMaintenanceMan  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sounds like it’s time for a replacement.

  • @gd6585
    @gd6585 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    yeah, and what happens when all the side just break off the base like it did for me using your method?? Now I have a worse situation on my hands

    • @TheMaintenanceMan
      @TheMaintenanceMan  10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am sorry it didn't work for you. You are the first person to express having trouble following these instructions.

  • @slowdohc
    @slowdohc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks

  • @slimchug
    @slimchug 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks a lot bro!

  • @dereklinda916
    @dereklinda916 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    i know this video is old and you probably dont check it but i have a socket stuck in my ceiling lights above my stairs and cant use a ladder because of the stairs. any ideas??

    • @michaeldupree4360
      @michaeldupree4360 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Derek Linder just saw your post. Home Depot or Lowe’s makes a broken bulb extractor that mounts to an extension pole so you don’t have to get on a ladder.

  • @judyhostman2676
    @judyhostman2676 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much!

  • @99uknown
    @99uknown 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @DaRedNeckKing
    @DaRedNeckKing 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, it worked!!!!

  • @roadtrip2943
    @roadtrip2943 ปีที่แล้ว

    Exactly my situation

  • @SickDaysPodcast
    @SickDaysPodcast 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    very helpfull

  • @tamarakennedy4976
    @tamarakennedy4976 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don't do that you have a 50 50 chance of bending stripping warping the grooves in permanent housing forcing new installation of light kit base. Don't do that. Think about it this isn't a steel housing ...

    • @TheMaintenanceMan
      @TheMaintenanceMan  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’s just a simple way I’m demonstrating based on my personal knowledge and experience. I did mention to be careful and that if you grab the wrong part it will ruin the light. Thanks for reiterating that for me.