How to Change a Light Bulb
Make sure the power is turned off., Take other safety measures.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Make sure the power is turned off.
This is a good idea any time you are messing around with electrical fixtures.
Why not be safe? Just switch the red power button to “off” in your fuse box.
Be aware this will shut off all of your power, not just for one fixture.
You should also unplug the lighting fixture before you change the light bulb (if it’s a fixture with a plug, that is).
If you don’t, you could risk getting shocked.
Always be careful around electricity. -
Step 2: Take other safety measures.
There are a few things you should keep in mind, especially if the bulb is high up in the ceiling.
Let the bulb cool off before you unscrew it.
If the light was on recently, the bulb will be hot to the touch, and you could burn your fingers.If the bulb is in a ceiling fixture, don’t try to balance on an unsteady chair or something similar.
Use a sturdy stepladder.
That way you can reach the light bulb without falling.
Instead of a step ladder, you can buy a special extension tool to switch a light bulb that is very high up.
This is often safer than trying to climb a ladder.
And remember:
You could always hire a handyman! You shouldn’t need any other tools to change a light bulb in a lamp fixture.
Detailed Guide
This is a good idea any time you are messing around with electrical fixtures.
Why not be safe? Just switch the red power button to “off” in your fuse box.
Be aware this will shut off all of your power, not just for one fixture.
You should also unplug the lighting fixture before you change the light bulb (if it’s a fixture with a plug, that is).
If you don’t, you could risk getting shocked.
Always be careful around electricity.
There are a few things you should keep in mind, especially if the bulb is high up in the ceiling.
Let the bulb cool off before you unscrew it.
If the light was on recently, the bulb will be hot to the touch, and you could burn your fingers.If the bulb is in a ceiling fixture, don’t try to balance on an unsteady chair or something similar.
Use a sturdy stepladder.
That way you can reach the light bulb without falling.
Instead of a step ladder, you can buy a special extension tool to switch a light bulb that is very high up.
This is often safer than trying to climb a ladder.
And remember:
You could always hire a handyman! You shouldn’t need any other tools to change a light bulb in a lamp fixture.
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