On Sep 17, 10:22 am, dewey wrote:
Hi, I have a ceiling fan that was installed by the previous-to-the-
previous owners and I need to identify it by make and model. Three of
the four bulbs in the upper lighting fixture are blown and I cannot
get them out. There are little trap-door like panels below each bulb,
but they are too big to fit through the openings. I tried taking off
the entire upper fixture but even with the blades removed, the lower
light sconces get in the way and I cannot open it enough to get the
bulbs out. Also, whoever mounted this fan did a lousy job and it sways
(no, it's not out of balance - just mounted on a single axis that
allows it to swing). So if anyone can tell me the make and model, I
would be really appreciative. Thanks.

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I don't know how id'ing the fan will help get the bulbs out. First,
it is common for bulbs to get stuck as the threads on these cheap
light fixtures are not good. Second, the previous home owner put
regular bulbs in, and if he had put the smaller decrotive ones, the
glass "scones" ?? would be able to slide over them.

To change the bulbs - put a bag over each light and break the bulb.
Then remove the glass cover "scone" (never heard it called that). Get
your pliers and twist out the base of the bulb. I've done this many
times. Even the small bulbs can get stuck so much that you have to
break the bulb.

OH - turn power off at the breaker, less the wife comes in and flips
the switch on you.