How to: Replace recessed lighting w/ cover (in bathroom)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.ย. 2024
- THIS VIDEO IS INCOMPLETE. IN THE VIDEO I DO NOT COMPLETE TAKING OUT THE FIXTURE, BECAUSE I DIDN'T KNOW HOW TO EDIT AND COMBINE VIDEO CLIPS AT THE TIME. :(
WARNING: Lamp fixtures get hot, and you should probably replace bulbs while your breaker switch is turned off (I didn't).
Just a video how-to of me figuring out how to replace a recessed flood light when the light has a cover on it.
I can't guarantee this will work for all similar lights; this is just how mine was set up.
I don't know the official name for this style; it might be called a covered recessed light; one site called it a lens covering.
If you don't know what kind of bulb it is offhand, you might want to dedicate extra time going to the HW store to find the suitable bulb.
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Thanks dude. Your video is still helping people 9 years later
Sir, you may think this is a simple Video, but it is not
You literally saved MY LIFE!
This was a life saver!. I spent 15 minutes trying to do replace the cover, before I gave up and came to TH-cam, and here I found my exact brand. No telling how long it would've taken me to figure out that I had to pull the hooks out all the way on both sides simultaneously.
Thank you!! I just looked at the number of views that your video has.... No one understands these awful lights! Thanks for looking out for the rest of us. The world needs more people like you!! :)
Glad you posted! I was trigger shy on shimmying the fixture from the ceiling - seeing someone else do it gave me the bravery to do it myself. Thanks!
Thank you so much! The people who insert these lights never taught me how to replace the bulbs. I too thought it was a spin method to take the cover off. This helps a lot.
Seriously... Thank you! I've lived in my place for several months with no working bulb, just a daunting/mocking cover. You've changed my life!
I was hesitant but had the light bulb changed in 10 seconds flat! Thank you!
Not your fault. Thank you for posting this, I am glad I am not the only one that has these kinds of issues. I enjoyed your vid.
Thank You So Much for this video!! I have the same type of light and had no idea how to change the bulb...didn't want to mess up the ceiling! For anyone trying this and it is harder to pull down, mine had a foam seal around the inside of the part you pull down. It was stuck in parts so I had to pull it gently to not tear the ring. This tutorial made this job so easy! I had been thinking about this for days and after watching the vid, I changed the bulb in 5 min. Thank you again!!!
Thank you! I kept trying to unscrew the cover with no luck of course, until I found this video!
GREAT help, I am an older female who used a step ladder and was able to replace my shower bulb with no problem. Saved $$ for sure doing it myself!
I had no idea how to change that bulb. Thank you so much for the informative video. After I found the bulb in the basement it took less than 5 minutes.
Thank you!! I've had changing the light bulb on my covered bathroom fixture on my "to do" list for a year and finally did a google search (I was about ready to call the electrican, which felt like overkill for changing a lightbulb). Your explanation was perfect and took me about three minutes.
Just replaced the bulb over my shower in about 3 minutes thanks to this video. Couldn't for the life of me figure out the cover. Had to get a small flat head screwdriver to pry it cover off it was so tight to the ceiling. Thanks!
Thank you so much! I had no clue as to what to do, 'cause the cover was a bit hard to remove, but with your help so easy and finally some light in the bath...
lmao, omg...i waited years and just figured I don't need that light since their are 8 bulbs over the sink that are very bright and easy to change. Finally decided it's time to fix the light. saw your video, thought to myself...ok, I got this! pulled the cover down and.......its just a regular bulb🤣. reached in swapped it out. Thank you for the video.
Soooo glad you posted this I'm too independent and won't ask for help but was down to last spotlight in bathroom and couldn't figure out how to get to the bulb!! Was nearly showering by lanterns lol cheers!!
Thanks for making this video! It was super helpful to change the light bulb in my shower stall. I was wondering how I was going to get that cover off. Your instructions were spot on. Luckily I didn't have to pull the latches out as there was a small spiral bulb in mines that I was able to remove by leaning the cover to the side. I replaced the bulb in less than 3 mins!
Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So awesome. Mine lid actually comes down far enough to just flip to the side and it was a simple bulb change for me. I wouldn't have had the confidence to tug at that lid though without this video. Thanks again!
Thanks for the video - never had a need before - and had no clue either. You made it both quick and easy!
a million thanks--for months had postponed attempting this job. This is the best video. It was not necessary for me to disassemble the entire apparatus. I have small hands & was able to install a 75watt bulb. Helpful hint--have a damp cloth or paper towel handy to wipe the dust & bulbs from inside the cover.
Thank you so much for sharing this!! The recessed shower light has finally burned out after 6 years. Since it was put in by the contractor during our addition construction, I had never thought about asking how to replace the light bulb, but thanks to your video I feel confident that I can tackle this on my own!!
Thank you! I was actually trying about it the wrong way, going to the attic and messing with that. I am glad I searched before taking on that task.
It is IMPOSSIBLE for me to put the cover back on. I've never sworn so much in my life!
Thanks for the video - I couldn't figure it out until I came across your video!
This was exactly what I needed. Thanks for posting!
Thanks, I've been twisting mine non-stop wondering why it wouldn't come out!
This was good, was able to change it so easily. was sitting over the issue for such a long time
Thanks so much! I've been showering for over a month without a light in there. You inspired me to do something about that. (It worked.)
Thank you so much! I could not figure out how to get the cover off. This is exactly what I needed.
Thank you! I wish I'd seen this before the 20 minutes I spent attempting to spin things.
omg! Thank you so much for this video! I was trying to unscrew it for several minutes, it was driving me crazy. Now I know what to do....and I won't go buy the wrong kind of "recessed lighting" bulb, either. lol!
Thank you for posting this! I had purchased one of these and it didn't come with instructions on how to install. Like you the first thing I tried to do was twist the glass to separate the pieces and we know now that doesn't work. Watching your video was very helpful. Thanks!
Thanks for sharing! I had 2 bulbs to change, was done with both in 5 min thanks to you!
compdude47 you are a genius. I was breaking my head with this as well. Now after practice the whole process takes less than a minute. God Bless!
Thank you so much! It’s so simple but I’ve gone years with a burnt out light because I couldn’t figure this out! 🤦🏼♀️
Big hug to you!! Took me a few minutes-thanks to you!!
Thanks. You saved my sanity
Thanks I was going nuts trying to figure this out.
Thanks for sharing this. In my case, the glass did turn and came out, but it was a little stubborn, so had to wear rubber gloves that gripped the glass & made turning easier.
Thanks for sharing. I finally managed to change the light bulb. Awesome tutorial !!!!
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Showed me exactly what I needed to see :) Thank you
THANK U... I never would have figured this out
Man you are the man thats exactly what I needed I have one in the shower, very similar same idea as you especially 9 years old with paint around the edges so wasn't sure but carefully with flathead and hammer got under the edges...:)
This really helped me so much...took about one minute to do
Brilliant mate thanks, I was really worried about just pulling the thing out.
Thanks bud this saved me a good chunk of time!
Thank you! Light bulb went out after I’ve lived here for 6 years. I started pulling it like this but I was worried I was going to break it!
Wow! Thanks. That was incredibly helpful!
Very helpful....Thank you for your post...
thank you. this helped me a lot
This helped me so much thank you!!!
Thanks, perfect explanation.
Thank you good sir for making this video
Same here. If i knew it was this much pain to replace the I would not have bought this house.
total lifesaver, thanks so much!
Exactly what I needed!
Thank you! I was totally flummoxed.
Thank you!!! You saved me $$
This helped immensely! Thank you!
Wow I actually did it thanks to this video 🤣
thanks for the video
Thank you so much. You are awesome!
Thanks! It worked 👍
Those spring loaded, coiled clips are practically impossible to put back in!!!!! No wonder you didn't want to do it! I finally did it, but I've got a sore neck. They should come up with an easier way.
Good vid! My first time trying to replace the light bulb, I accidentally broke one of the springs. Had to buy a whole new fixture, about $36.
mic roneus that what happened to me! The fixture was plastic so the stupid thing snapped like a twig. Now I have a light but can't get the cover back on
This was driving me crazy, thank you
THANK YOU- That helped a lot
Great video! Thanks!
Thank youuuu your a life saver
Thanks! Worked for me!
Mystery solved! Thank you!
Thanks, from a woman who thought she was crazy, twisting and twisting.
thanks man! I have to replace a a bulb with the EXACT fixture. Only diffrence is its outside and 3 stories up. I REALLY wish you had included how to reconnect the hooks. I have very little room to move around on a ladder and as easy as it is to get the two facing me (the ones we see in the flim) but I can not see the other two at all unless I stand on the ladder backwards (which scares the crap out of me)
Still, tyvm!
Thank you sooo much, I did it. 😁
I've seriously been wondering how the fuck to change the one in my bathroom .. is been driving me crazy. Thank you!
thank you
Yes! Ty!
Thank you for this.
you rock- thanks!!
Thank you!
Thank you. I was wondering how to do this.
Thank you.
Helpful, thanks!
Thank you so much!
wish you would taken the light out. However, helpful enough.
Thank you so much
Shouldn't be a problem. Just take it slow and focus on one corner first, see if that works.
Thank you! :)
I have tile ceiling stall was replacing an LED light fixture that was upgraded. Unfortunately the unit I purchased from Amazon is not sitting flush with the tile wall. Is this just because it’s a no brand unit that is probably too cheap. I already placed an order for the Halo. Reason I bought the other was the Halo unit rusted out so poorly even though damp rated. I was so disenchanted.
Thanks!
Thank you!!!
I hour of messing with it I took the whole thing out of the ceiling by squeezing the springs up in the can and pulling it all out. Then you can use pliers to get the spring back on the other side. Push the spring ends together to reattach. It's quick once you get fed up and pull the whole bleeping thing out of the can! Very poor design. If only the springs were an inch longer you could fit a finger in them at least. I had to use a hammer and all to open the spring holder on the flange. luck 2 U
Too bad you could not show how to put the cover back on once the light is replace. That is the hardest part of the job. I ended up breaking the glass.
How crap. My new house has like 20 of these things...
kevin delucio Condolences
Oh thank u thank u thank u...
Sorry to hear it. I couldn't figure out how to hold the camera and do it at the same time. One day I may try to make a better version.
I wish you would have finished the procedure.