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bandismom
Jan 14, 2007, 01:41 PM
OK, I know this is a stupid question but I'm a new homeowner. I have a ceiling fan and the lights are out. There is a glass bulb thing over the light bulbs. How do I get at the light bulbs? I tried pulling the glass off and that didn't work. It doesn't seem like unscrewing it works either. Don't ask who made it, I have no clue. (Did I mention I HATE being a homeowner?? )

Thanks.:(

Anthony_
Jan 14, 2007, 06:58 PM
There may be little screws that need to be loosened on the glass bulb covers. Loosen those and try to remove them.

ceilingfanrepair
Jan 14, 2007, 07:47 PM
If are not screws, the glass itself will rotate and drop out. It may require some pressure.

Gorbino
Feb 11, 2012, 01:55 PM
Very carefully, spray WD40, then put on dishwashing gloves or rubber gloves, and with tips of fingers, lightly, tug COUNTER CLOCK WISE TILL IT STOPS AND COMES DOWN.