How to Change a Light Bulb

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How To Change The Incandescent Bulb

These basic instructions for changing a light bulb suffice the general bulb burn out problem. Wiki's How To Manual provides good instructions for changing the average incandescent bulb. They have gone into the topic in depth. Be sure to check it out. My simplified version follows: 1. Stop and think. Is the light turned off? Have you chosen the correct replacement bulb? Do you need a ladder? 2. If you answered yes to all of question #1, proceed. If not, turn the light off and go get the replacement bulb. If the light bulb was burning and burned out, it is still probably able to burn. Wait for it to cool. Or, take a risk on dropping it and remove the bulb using a thick cloth. Grasp the bulb loosely but firmly. Rotate counter counterclockwise. If counterclockwise wise does not work, try turning it clockwise. Only be careful! Sometimes the bulbs are fragile and can shatter in the process. Be especially careful of using old lighting fixtures because they are not reliable. Get rid of them or rewire them.