If one of the light sockets on your ceiling fan has gone bad, don't despair–at least not before you've checked things out. You shouldn't have to replace the whole fixture to get a light working again. Light sockets on ceiling fans are pretty much the same as those on standard light...
Your Minka-Aire Concept II ceiling fan includes a standard light socket with a removable glass lens. To access and replace this light bulb, you need to remove the glass-light cover. After you do this, the process is as simple as replacing the bulb in any other household lighting applianc...
There may be several things that could be the cause of your ceiling fan not responding to the remote. First, make sure that the batteries in the remote are fully charged. If that is the case, and there still does not seem to be any change in the behavior of the fan, there may be ...
The building contract for the home says the lights are "LOW PROFILE L.E.D. FAN LIGHT KIT WITH ETCHED CASE OPAL GLASS MATTE WHITE." Can we change the "bulb" (or whatever it is that makes light) ourselves? And if so, can you tell us how to do it. Or do we need to cal...
I have an existing light switch, and I want to add a second switch for a new light that will be operated separately. The power comes into the switch which operates a single light at the end of the circuit. I know I have to change the gang box and I’m fine with running cable and...
However, when you remove a 4-inch recessed light and want to change it to something bigger, like a 6-inch recessed light, you might need to cut a bigger hole in the ceiling to accommodate the size. You may also change it with an energy-efficient LED halo recessed light housing or plac...
We’ve finally transitioned our entire house to LED light bulbs (they save tons of energy & money, and they’re a lazy person’s best friend because you never have to change them). For anyone wondering, these areour favorite interior LED light bulbs. Their glow is warm & natural (not ...
7. Change ceiling fan direction If you have a ceiling fan installed in your room, this can be used to help you feel cooler. However, the direction that your ceiling fan moves in is something important to its cooling effect. In summer, a ceiling fan should move in a counterclockwise direct...
Once your wall is in good shape, use painter's tape to protect baseboards and other areas like moldings, door and window casings, light fixtures, and switch plates. "I'm a big fan of ScotchBlue Painter's Tape; it's great for every person to own," says Richter. Cover nearby valuables...
Changing a light bulb in a pendant fixture can be a simple process if it has an open design that allows you to reach inside and untwist the old bulb. But when the ceiling light cover won't come off of an enclosed design, an easy ceiling light bulb change becomes a sweat-inducing task...