How to Change a Recessed Light Bulb
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- Опубліковано 17 лип 2021
- I know the How to Change a Recessed Light Bulb is very basic DIY home maintenance, but we wanted to include this video because Jason, the least DIYer on the team, had to find out how to do this himself, and figured, if he was asking Pops, and researching how to do it, then there were probably others out there that needed something like this too.
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Items Needed:
Flat Head Screwdriver
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Putty Knife
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Light Bulbs (our preference the Enhanced 5000k Daylight Pack)
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Important:
Regardless of whether you use a flat head screwdriver or a putty knife, when loosening the recessed light, the main thing to consider is to take your time so that you don’t nick the paint on the ceiling.
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Thank you for this basic “change the bulb” vid. Not the dozens of “retrofit” vids. You re making me look like a genius to my wife. Thanks for the win gents.
Z, glad this video was helpful, appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching and commenting!😎👍
Lol, if my husband had made even the tiniest effort to fix something we might still be married. Never fixed anything but got mad when I would, smh.
I bought my house 4 years ago, and the living room has two rows of recessed lights, one on each side of the room. They went out on one side, and I thought maybe there was an electrical short and was going to call an electrician when I could afford it. I never thought about light bulbs being inside of them! 🙄 Thank you for helping me fix this myself and save money! 💰
I love that y’all keep the so called “outtakes” in and let us see the “real” Tools 4 Guys...I learn and get a great laugh every time.
Glad that you are learning and laughing. We try to keep it light and fun and feel that leaving the “outtakes” in, helps to do that. Thanks for watching and commenting, we appreciate it!😎👍
This is basic yet stuff every homeowner needs to know. Thanks for sharing and keep them coming.
Will do, thanks for watching!😎👍
Thank you. Straightforward and plain talk.
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Thank you!!! You made it easy for a 68 year old woman!! ❤
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Excellent video! Great job guys!
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Thanks so much for this video. I wasn’t familiar with the design of recessed lighting. This was super helpful.
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!
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Thank you so much for sharing
It's not what I thought it would be inside. Thanks for the video. I have that same work lamp; it's really good
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Well done and very helpful!!
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Thanks so much!!! Super helpful video. Cant wait to check out what else you have!
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right on man. thanks
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Great video, keep them coming.
Thank you, will do!😎👍
Thank you for this king
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Awesome, thanks!
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This is very helpful. Thank you
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I like it, easy to follow, thank you.
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Just what I needed thank you
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Thanks very informative
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Thank you
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Thanks a lot! This really really helps me improve my household skills 😊
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Thank you, God bless!
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Thanks dude! I didn't want to break them trying to figure them out. Much appreciated.
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Thank you for this , it helped me out alot
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Thanks
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Jason! Pleasant surprise seeing you here but you're a big help!
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My check list to perform this great ( for me) feat.
1. Watch video.
2. Convince self I can do this.
3. Put towel down in tub ( light is directly under the bath tub).
4. Pray hard.
5. Watch video again.
Put step ladder in tub on top of towel and begin the climb.
6. Remove the cover as instructed in this video.
7. Stretch arm as long as possible while succumbing to the fact the lightbulb is stuck and only way to get it out is to go to the top step of the ladder.
8. Climb down ladder. Take deep breath and pray again.
9. Look straight up at the lightbulb and proclaim "I will triumph!!"
10. Climb up ladder to top stop whilst praying I don't fall.
11. Unscrew stuck lightbulb; replace with new lightbulb.
12. Turn on switch to make certain new bulb is working.
13. Scratch head whilst attempting to figure out how to get the clip back into place.
14. Watch video again.
15. Grab flashlight and announce " Oh little clippy holder thingy where are you?"
16. Squeeze clip and place back into clippy holder thingy.
17. Place cover back on
18. Climb down from ladder ; feel a degree of pride.
19. Thank God for protecting me.
20. Turn on light switch and proclaim "Success!! I have triumphed!!!
21. Post to this video with a great deal of gratitude; excellent instructions. ❤
Thank you ❤
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Thank you sir.
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Thank you so much
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Nice
Informative video
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thank you sir
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Muchas gracias, vi muchos videos pero este fue el mejor explicado, I am the handy woman in my house😄
Thank you. Subscribed
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Thanks brother
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Apparently I’m late to “the party” but Omg thank you so much for making and posting this video. My hubby died 😢 and with the help of UA-cam university I’ve been teaching myself to do all the tasks he would normally handle. I’m definitely adding this one to my “useful info” playlist. It LITERALLY took me 5 mins to do this. Thanks again. #newsubby
So sorry to hear of your loss. We are happy to hear that our video was helpful for you. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Thanks! Does it matter if the bulb touches the light cover?
Ty
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Basic or not - it was very helpful! I've had to change mine before and wind up calling a handyman for something I could so easily do. So this time I went to do it myself and the cover wouldn't go back on! Ugh! Anyway, I got it now. Thanks!
Mary, we are so glad this video was helpful for you. If you ever have any questions, do not hesitate to ask. Thanks for watching and commenting!😎👍
thanks. i needed this to figure out how to get the bugs out :-)
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thank U
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His annoyance with the camera guy is hilarious. I was like “move your ass dude!”
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Ahh. Thx!
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Ty ty ty I finally fixed my light
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This video here finally got my ol lady off my back thanks bro
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Thank you for posting this video. Now I can change out the bulb without begging my husband to do it...
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I think I can I think I can I don't need no handyman...that's my inner peptalk...my guy died suddenly and I have to learn. Thank you for your video.
Janice, so sorry for your loss. We are so glad this video was helpful. Thank you for watching and commenting!😎👍
The part that the piece on yours goes into the silver metal clip, mines freaking plastic and has broken off on both sides. Idk how the hell to find only that piece and if I could change the plastic out for metal. I’m so pissed with the builders of this house. My grandparents got robbed. Everything these people did was cheap cheap cheap. Finding it all out now 8 years later
If it doesn't pull down like that, is it a different type of cover? I used a screwdriver to loosen it and was able to get my fingers under the cover and pull, but it just stops hard after about an inch, and there's no way to pull it further without yanking it so hard I'd break something. It definitely does not behave the way the cover in this video does. Is there something else I need to do for a different type of cover or something?
Thanks! These are the types of things they don’t teach new home owners. 😁
We are so glad this was helpful for you. Thanks for watching and commenting, and congrats on the new home!😎👍
My recessed light falling off and hanging by the wire. Unfortunately, its about 30 feet high. How do I fix the issue?
My disng is a super rare and awful one with the bulb houses in a aluminium canister, and the light and glass came attached to it. You have to carefully rotate the plastic clip that goes on the ceiling, but I don't know how to remove the glass part. I'm guessing you pry it, but I'm scared it might break.
Without seeing it, it’s hard to tell.
So why do you like using the screwdriver over the putty knife?
The putty knife that I had was made of plastic and it would bend more than the screwdriver, not allowing me to get a much leverage to loosen up the light from the ceiling. A metal putty knife, being sturdier, would have worked as well. Please let me know if that answers your question. Thanks for watching!😎👍
Just got kitchen remodeled with these lights
What a pain in the a$&
They definitely aren’t as easy as just unscrewing a lightbulb, that’s for sure. We hope your kitchen remodel looks fantastic. Thanks for watching and commenting!😎👍
Bada boom Bada bing :)
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Is that a twelve foot latter. Jk Y’all keep bringing good content up on a regular
Lol, close enough, lol...thanks, we will keep them coming!😎👍
Thanks, I was about to use a sledge hammer to get mine out....
Lol, glad you found the video helpful…and that we saved your ceiling! Lol thanks for watching and commenting!😎👍
Mine had NO latches. Fell straight down and broke
Oh no, sorry to hear that. Was there a spot for latches and it just didn’t have any or that particular recessed light didn’t come with any? Also, like in the video, you still want to have both hands on the light until you pull it out of the ceiling just in case. Again, sorry to hear about that.
@@Tools4Guys No sweat brother, ended up getting those LED ones and ended up getting WAAAY better lightning (more secure too) for around $20. Always a silver lining!
That did not work 😢it's very tight!
Mildly infuriating that the light isn’t centred inside the recess! 😅
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Not just for guys.
Agreed 100%!😎👍💪
My recess light doesn't use a bulb.
Starts at 1:20 after all the talking
The new bulbs don't last that long
Did, you get the ones I used in this video? I ask because I just had my first one go out, since I did this video and that was two years ago.
I'm 65. My husband died recently. I have problem changing light. I'm scared to climb ladders ect. I just have to find a handy man around here. I CAN'T DO THIS THINGS NO MORE😢
Carmen, thanks for watching and sharing. Please don’t do anything that you are not comfortable with or doesn’t feel safe for you.
@Tools4Guys Thanks I called the electrician..work done. Plus he put a new ring bell too.
I’m sorry for your loss but you can do things! Maybe not this but you can do a lot. I know grief is hard but you’re allowed to take on some of his jobs now. It’s never easy but he would be proud of you for trying. God bless you!
How To Change A Recessed Light Bulb*
So y’all just gonna leave those dead roaches up there? Yuck!
Lol, heck no Barry, as soon as the video was finished, I went back up there and cleaned it out. I’m glad you were paying attention to the details though, lol. Thanks for watching and commenting, we appreciate it!😎👍
This video really help me 💯💪💪
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