How can I remove a cracked lightbulb from a socket?
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Take a potato and slice off one end. Then jam the potato into the broken bulb and twist. Bulb will come out.
Hi Lois, hope this video helps you out, if unsure call someone in, don't take chances
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKP5FzYN2Js
Using the half potato method, first make sure you have turned the power off at the breaker.
Turn off the power.. duh.. Take a raw potatoe and shove it in the socket.. then twist. You can spray some coconut oil into the socket first to loosen is up. Then I will try needle nose pliers.. It will work!
Hi Pam,
Yes, turn off the power to the socket, you can use the potato and twist it out, also a bar of soap works too.
Aside from the obvious - shut off the power, take your time. My husband got impatient removing one and damaged the socket, requiring a much more complicated repair. The socket where it screws in can be damaged.
https://youtu.be/6Af4pPvhy34
Lois..a potato works..we peel & cut in flat than push it in broken bulb & twist..good luck
Make sure the power is off. Be sure to wear protective eyewear. Put a Piece of newspaper beneath the lamp. Wear Leather Gloves. Use a pair of Needle Nose Pliers to gently unscrew the Bulb.
We have used the potato technique before, but definitely make sure the power is off and you wear some kind of eyewear. Good luck!
Make sure the power is off and cut a potato in half and push it on the broken bulb and turn it and it should loosen.
This happens to use sometimes, my husband twists the metal with pliers until it gives. Next time you can spray the metal tip with some WB40 to help it to not get stuck (or don't twist it too tightly in).