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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.

That's "sconce." OP, don't those sconces come off pretty readily with
three thumb screws? Then you could drop the upper assembly off. I do
agree with the smaller bulb idea for replacement, though, and I'd also
consider breaking the bulbs you have, but it's going to be a real PITA
to get the broken bits cleaned up.


Yeah but the sconce holders are attached to the assembly. Someone else
posted that the entire lower assembly might be removeable. There are two
screws holding it to the upper on the sides adn a knurled screw around
the pull chain. I am going to try this approach.

I appreciate everyone's help.

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