Ceiling Fan Light Bulb Socket Fix

If you replace a burned out bulb and the new bulb blows immediately when the switch is flipped on the socket has a problem.

Ceiling fan light bulb socket fix.

But before you disassemble the light try this quick fix. Sometimes a tab gets pressed down too far and fails to make contact with the bulb tip. Check that the bulbs have the proper wattage for the ceiling fan light assembly. Assemble the necessary tools and parts.

It s good to have. A razor to cut around fixture if there s paint. Check to see that the bulbs are screwed into their sockets. Turn off the power to the fixture at the breaker box then pry up the little metal tab at the base of the socket using a small screwdriver.

Insert a light bulb socket cleaning brush into the ceiling fan light socket to clean any corrosion from the sides of the socket. Most ceiling fans with lights will work when one just one bulb has burned out in a multi bulb configuration. Replacing your ceiling fan light socket should require approximately 20 minutes of your time. Wipe the inside of the socket with a soft cloth.

Restore power and test the light with a good bulb. Ceiling fans that use a single bulb won t provide light if the bulb has gone bad.