Unscrew Old Bulb

What happens in this clip

With the light cover removed, you now have access to the old light bulb. Grasp the glass bulb firmly but gently with your hand. Turn the bulb counter-clockwise to unscrew it from its socket. Continue turning until the bulb is fully disengaged from the threads and can be pulled straight out. Set the old bulb aside for disposal.

Goal: Remove the non-functional drum light bulb

What's used

Materials

• Old Light Bulb

About the full video

This project provides step-by-step instructions on how to safely and easily replace a drum light bulb in a clothes dryer. It covers removing the light cover, unscrewing the old bulb, and installing a new one, including crucial tips for handling broken bulbs and ensuring proper installation to avoid electrical hazards or damage to the appliance.

Step 3 of 7: Remove old light bulbs

Once the cover is removed, you will have access to the light bulbs. Grasp each bulb firmly but gently and turn it counter-clockwise. Continue turning until the bulb is completely disengaged from the socket. If a bulb is broken, take extreme caution.

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Every video in How to Remove a Ceiling Light Cover to Change the Bulbs

1. Step 1: Turn off power to the light fixture

   • 0:50–1:05 Turn Off Power at Circuit Breaker
   • 0:47–0:52 Turn Off Power at Circuit Breaker
   • 0:03–0:05 Shut Off Power to the Circuit

2. Step 2: Remove the light fixture cover

   • 1:50–2:38 Remove Old Light Fixture Glass Cover and Bulbs
   • 1:03–1:50 Remove Light Fixture Cover
   • 0:17–0:23 Remove Light Bulb Cover and Bulbs

3. Step 3: Remove old light bulbs

   • 0:34–0:50 Unscrew Old Bulb (this video)
   • 1:50–2:05 Remove Light Bulbs
   • 0:38–1:04 Remove the Old Bulb

4. Step 4: Install new light bulbs

   • 1:15–1:30 Install New Light Bulb
   • 1:04–1:12 Install the New Bulb
   • 0:26–0:31 Install the New Light Bulb

5. Step 5: Reattach the light fixture cover

   • 6:11–6:23 Replace the Fixture Cover
   • 0:57–1:08 Reinstall Dome Light Cover
   • 0:55–1:09 Install the Light Cover

6. Step 6: Restore power to the light fixture

   • 10:35–10:39 Restore Power and Test the New Fixtures
   • 2:59–3:02 Restore Power
   • 2:11–2:21 Restore Power and Test

7. Step 7: Test the light fixture

   • 9:22–9:55 Restore Power and Test
   • 8:04–8:19 Restore Power and Test
   • 2:47–2:52 Test New Light Fixture