3. My daughter has just moved into a place where the kitchen lights only had two of nine recessed lights working.I have replaced one led bulb for her, though it’s hanging, which is explained by the second which was held by a clip which I cannot for the life of me replace. Help! Last resort decided to try to rip it off the ceiling. With my wife holding the stick I was easily able to twist off the globe. The glass dome may have been fitted onto the base through a notch/grove type mechanism. Duh. For bathroom lights directly fixed to the ceiling, if the cover is some sort of plastic (ie it would give a little) and you can’t see anything obvious other than a tiny opening between the bit that connects to the ceiling and the cover itself, get a 2p coin and twist it – the cover pops open. I don’t understand how you got the answer to your problem with the light cover? You’re here because you are trying to replace a bulb and can’t. We've twisted poked prod NOTHING! I had a contractor install my bathroom ceiling light. Push the dome towards ceiling as you pull the spring-loaded tab outwards so it can clear the lip of the dome. I HAVE HOME ENTRANCE FLUSH FITTED SENSOR CEILING DOME LIGHT NO SCREWS EXACTLY LIKE THE ITEM REFERRED TO IN UPLOAD 2013/11 I AM TRYING TO REPLACE A BLOWN GLOBE. Each pane of glass relies on gravity to stay in place and each can be easily tilted in such a way that offers a glimmer of hope at being able to reach in and change it, but I can't figure out the proper method or sequence to do so. replaced one of the tubes, I can not get the cover back on. I’m struggling with same ceiling light. Open-Ceiling Mounted Fixture: If there is a gap between the ceiling and the glass dome cover (no rim, not flush with the ceiling), then you will notice a pin with a knob protuding from the whole assembly – it will be parallel to the ceiling. I had a different kind of light & can send you some pics of how to open it, if you tell me your info. Should I call the dealer or the manufacture’s help line? Helps me to know that I’m not the only one having difficulty to change a light bulb!! Thank you. Firstly, since i did not find any clue from the bulb and the cover. All done now! Sometimes you have to pull down the trim and you can’t seem to get it to lock in place, then you will have to pinch the spring together and remove the cover to get at the light bulb. I tried RP7, did not work….. then saw the recommendation to hit it with a shoe ð Thanks Erasmus! We have more lights of different kinds in my house than I have ever seen in a house and this one certainly foxed me for a time, including breaking the glass on my glasses climbing up my 3rd ladder to reach it having removed the plastic covering the top of the shower, a job and a half in itself. The light bulbs are completely out and need to be changed. This page is a piece of research + public feedback. Lawrence Leibowitz sent me this on 10 October 2017: He asked: “How do I remove for replacement? IT WORKED ……. 2. Turn at least one of the screws on the collar counter-clockwise to loosen it. So, it must be some other fastener that I’m missing, right? Use re-enforced packing tape (the kind with thread in it) and wrap it around the glass dome cover. Now I know it’s a closed style flush mounted fixture with a finial. RECEIVED FROM JACLYN ON 19 MARCH 2015 answer These days, in the realm of the modern chandelier, it is no longer a lighting fixture that is suspended directly from the ceiling. The Yosemite flush mount. Finally, I figured out that the glass on the bottom was loose and removable inside the frame. Any advice?? 'width' : 468, It's a four sided outdoor, flush mounted ceiling light with not one single screw to be found anywhere. 1. Just hold the glass cover SECURELY with one hand and firmly pull or tug the knob outward. Hold the glass part of the light with one hand. If I can attach a picture. This should be a simple task! A freakin rubik's cube is easier to solve. It just doesn’t work and I have now cut my finger as I rotated the glass so much round the metal plate that splinters have appeared. 1. (250 mm) and 14 in. Thank you to anybody who has a suggestion, short of replacing the lights. How Far Down Should Your Modern Chandelier Hang? A shoe. Worked like magic. Started probing it with my fingernail – Ah! Types of Ceiling Light that Can add Interest to Your House. Short of having someone with smaller hands come over I’m at a loss. 99 Step by step guide on removing ceiling fan light cover Step #1:. ”, RECEIVED FROM ANGELA POOLE ON 26 DECEMBER 2015, This got solved by Andy who wrote to me on 23 January 2018: “My fixture looks identical to one of the unsolved ones on your page. My dome had 3 meatl prongs inside the globe that held the glass in. Hold on to the glass, but pull the metal piece a bit to one side and then unscrew it. Unscrew the screws or nuts holding the fixture base to the ceiling box. I’m about two seconds from putting a paper bag over the thing and just hitting it with a flipping hammer!!!!! thanks for setting up this page; I’m sure it helps many folks. It was a bit tricky to get off because I have high ceilings and am actually sick at the moment (dizzyness isn’t helped by trying to reach high above your head) but I did it and won’t need to spend a second evening in darkness. Has 3 screws and only one will unscrew. I recently decided to install two ceiling fans in my 16′ x 50′ basement media room. Hi Ginger I bought two of these cos I thought they looked good. https://i.ibb.co/VpkcfW3/IMG-20200411-090653.jpg. It has a slot for the spot light to shine through. I found this article in 2020 and it came in very handy. Replace the fixture by popping it back into place. Does anyone know how to get the cover off to change the bulb? I found this video (link below) on YouTube and it worked like a charm … easy peasy!! You’ll find two screws. Also seen on ceiling fans. A 12"-14" Drum-style Flush Ceiling Fixture/Heavy Glass purchased at Lowe's 2 yrs ago!! Because they were not installed yet I was able to gently tap the metal edge on a table repeatedly as I rotated the fixture. With the fixture sitting on a table I pushed down in the middle as I twisted with all my strength and it would not budge. I am having trouble with a different type of light. 2. I too have a screw off glass fitting on a dome ceiling light. I am hoping for ideas on how to prevent the covers from being jammed so I don’t have to go out and buy new fixtures that don’t twist off. I’ve puzzled about those very same style of fixtures off and on for the past 4 years!! Thank you for this site. Remove your boob light shade. And thank you. (made in china, go figure.) I still haven’t been able to get the globe off. It will pull down intact but can’t access the bulb. So we are trying to no avail. The space between two of these is less than that provided by regular 2x floor joists, so I had to modify the braces. In case the video doesnât work … just pull whole frame (cover) downward, separating it from ceiling. Whoever wired the house we just bought did NOT wire the light switches to the ceiling light–they are wired to turn on an outlet plug. After getting glass off i lubed the 3 metal prongs that hold glass on with lube. Naturally, you have to proceed carefully, but if you don’t hit it with metal and give it a few light taps all the way around, that unsticks it without breaking the glass. Impossible! Never have I encountered such a devious mind in designing something that would confound a genius. Two problems: 1. It’s pretty simple. The dome moved about 1/8 of an inch each time. It was then loose enough for me to twist off. I had read on another site about a guy using a rubber mallet to do the same thing. I didn’t have a rubber mallet, but I figured a show might work. See attached dome and shoe! I have two of this light in my hall. that are all trapezoids of the same size and shape, that taper inward at the bottom. Modern Business by Slocum Studio. Wait a minute & easily twist off!! The bulb went in my original 1950s light fixture and I had no idea what to do. A glass dome with zero metal, no screwing of the dome itself, no springs. We have a Hampton Bay Caswyck ceiling fan (pictured below) and the bottom dome lights have burnt out. I’ve only been at it for a day so I havnt exhausted all the ways of trying,I’m sure,but I’d rather not go through the wasted time and effort. Then my nail accidentally scratched it – it wasn’t smooth. The light fixture is in a hall way and we need to change the light bulb. A metal thingy, felt no bigger than 2 mm wide, sticking out of the ring. I had similar one as you described. I have a rectangular plastic light cover in the shower that spins around but does not come off and I am showering in the dark. Have more obnoxious lights/globes on the ceiling than anyone would believe. 'height' : 60, The finial turns a tiny bit and then freezes. Thanks!!! We are selling our house and our first night showing is tonight. Thanks to what you shared about the flush mount, I was able to finally get to my bulbs inside. Needed to replace bulbs! Now I know why the people that donated them got rid of them. Lower the fixture base and remove the electrical tape or wire nuts from the black (hot) wire, white (neutral) wire, and, if present, green (ground) wire. I tried this (shoe with a rubber heel, not a stilletto) and was able to budge the light fitting anti clockwise slightly and then unscrew the glass. I guess reading here gave me inspiration: I slipped a finger between ceiling and dome (1.5 cm space there), and felt with the tip of my finger all around the narrow ring that connects the dome to the ceiling. Thanks. If the light was recently on, wait until it is cool to the touch. how can you loosen a ceiling light that wont turn. Only one, but the light bulb really has to want to change ð. (Found the answer on an old thread on a gaming site of all places!) No way was I going to work that out on my own. I could see that there were some metal pieces inside that made for a pressure fit. I’ve replace the bulbs before (a few years ago) and didn’t have trouble, but one of the globes just refuses to budge. FROM A READER: I could not get the glass dome to budge on a flush-mounted ceiling fixture. It seemed like it should twist counter clockwise. So, I sprayed WD40 between the glass dome and the metal holder (and caught the dripping with a paper towel), waited about 5 minutes, and then gently smacked the glass dome twice in a counter clockwise direction with the heel of a walking shoe. Yes. All Rights Reserved. Buy one that makes SENSE! Use a sturdy step ladder to reach the fluorescent light panels. The rubber end of the handle of a hammer, for example. If you can offer some advice I’d appreciate it. Keywords: 2d light bulb change, drum flush light fitting. [Sanjeev: I’m posting the dome, not the shoe]. There may be a number of reasons that you want to remove the covers from your ceiling lighting – perhaps you are remodeling, or you need to complete some maintenance, or you want to clean the cover itself. I found a clip on this that comes off. Progress Lighting P4962-30 Traditional Two Light Close-to-Ceiling from Square Glass Collection in White Finish, 12-Inch Diameter x 5-1/2-Inch Height 4.7 out of 5 stars 473 $14.40 $ 14 . Thanks for maintaining this page. you should take a picture of it when it was open, … so what was the “tab” purpose, does it show screw position, or there was no tab in your case? THANKS FOR THE ADVICE. Turn the glass dome counter-clockwise until the metal bumps of the base hit openings in the glass grooves and then the glass dome slides off. Why do they make things like this? First time I’ve had to change a flush mount ceiling light since moving into this new house. 1. I don’t know.  Turning doesn’t seem to work either. Twisting the cover, as you will have noticed, is USELESS regardless of the pressure or no pressure in any direction. If I kept trying to force it counter clockwise I probably would have broken the glass globe. ð, I would love to hear how to remove this one. Thank you for helping my with my light, thank you for making this site, thank you for being top website on google for this issue so I could come here first… THANKKKKK YOU! The screw passes through the edge of the metal plate and fits into the groove in the collar. No, a idiot is the proper name. Tried supporting the dome with one hand while turning the screwdriver with the other until at once it was free in my hand. Ones with a frame generally have 2-3 screws through the frame that hold the frame to the ceiling flange. Other cover styles remove completely from the fixture. I have a globe hanging on a metal rod with 2 metal plates. It reminds me of some US cars built in the 1970’s. “the video (below) shows how to install this fixture. It is a white large cover with a black edging. ... Also, shut off the power and remove any light fixtures in the ceiling. Lower the cover in your hand. I still haven’t got the dome off, but I feel better knowing there are others out there who have trouble with what SHOULD be a simple task. I have provided some pictures. I am using two of the three locations for the fan (I may remove the third, since it’s in the same room). I went down to the bathroom and investigated closely to the cover, tried to turn the metal square/or press on the glass cover/or turn the glass cover around, none of them worked. The light takes G4 bulbs and the shades are too tiny to get my fingers into to pull out the bulb. I’ve twisted, looked for one prong with a spring, everything. Had 2 lights in my bathroom that went out and had no idea how to remove the globe. You may need rubber gloves to get a grip. We have this same dome ceiling light with frosted dome glass fitted into round metal base; no screws or knobs showing from outside. When i went to the narrow attic and screw off one of the nail, i was thinking it should not be that complicated. Wipe down the ceiling with a damp rag to ensure it’s clean. send pics to me at sabhlok@gmail.com. In the living room we have given up trying and bought some free-standing uplighters instead. It took us 2 days to figure out how to change the light bulb. http://www.yosemitehomedecor.com/lighting/jk103-16sn Better yet, replace the piece of crap with a new lamp fixture with external nut or easier disassembly process. Any ideas? Started turning – yes, it turns! Place one hand on the bottom of the globe and support it at all times. I tried once and could not figure out and then left it no fixed for 2 ms w/o light in the bathroom :-(( which is really bad). Having recently moved into my lovely flat I needed to remove the cover from my bathroom light because over the years there’s quite a lot of dust accumulated inside. Mine was the type where it seemed the glass dome should unscrew from the metal flange. Tin Ceiling. What a farce this was. I suppose I should start with one of the cut-out side and try and rotate the globe in? It’s square with no screws anywhere, Hi I have this square almost flush light fixture with a metal plate flush with the ceiling and a glass square dome protruding out a little. Most ceiling dome lights are crap. Think of it as wool collar of a sweater that hangs at the very end leaning outside. I hate these things with a passion. So I tried to move it the maxim limit from left to right, i found a little knot in the middle of one side of the square. My ceiling plate was loose so had to hold it to stop it rotating when moving the tab. This really sucks! Take it outwards – without removing it from the fitting. No picture of my problem light fixture. What do you think? Loosen or remove both, then twist the whole thing, grate and all, counter clockwise and it will come down. You have no idea how much potential time-wasting you have just saved me! Notice how the lighting hitting this stucco wall emphasizes the texture. You tell me. Help. My frustration was centered around the same type of domed glass that sits within three hooked metal tabs (Samantha’s pic). The third had been painted over to such an extent I won’t touch it. With one hand supporting the cover, use your other hand to pinch and loosen the clips until the cover is completely free. The fan has a lot of “stuff” (brackets, wires, and controller) which must be mounted in or below the box. Bulbs needed changing and could not for the life of me figure out how to access the bulbs. Solution for Tom’s problem! Well, I guided the tip of a screwdriver with the tip of my finger, and – bingo! Haven’t attempted it yet but have gathered enough info here to know what to try. 2. I decided to find out the problem today. I found the website selling these. No idea what it looks like. If you cannot remove fixture with your hands, use the flathead screwdriver or razor knife to pry it off by sliding it under the mouth of the metal collar and prying down. Locate one or more flat-headed screws on the metal collar (the round part into which the globe is inserted). Sure didn’t help in REMOVING IT! Amazing how dumb a simple light fixture can make you feel. There are a couple of screws in the ceiling and keyhole type mounting holes in the fixture that I am supposed to align but I just can’t get them to align. 5. Some have slotted connectors so that you turn it about 1/8 to 1/4 turn and then pull down, similar to the way a smoke detector is removed from its base. The glass dome has grooves along its edge where the metal bumps slide along. Avoid ceiling dome lights. Both are plastic and the upper section is half inch away from the ceiling. For the other, a knife between dome and flush mount seemed to do the trick after liberal amounts of WD-40. I found it helpful to swear fulsomely. One type you just reach up and pull down on the trim and the trim locks in the open position so you can get to the light bulb. Of course, the last two options would be for diagnostics, I would expect the dealer to make good on a defective part. I’m almost afraid to turn the fan on…. Meaning if you can’t get the dome off your flush mounted ceiling light its probably not because you have some bizzarre fixture, its probably something simple. ð, Sometimes one just has to praise oneself when there is no one else around to do so ! Apparently some engineers are total sell-outs for incredibly inferior quality; preferring financial rewards to the ethics of a decent product. Most dome ceiling lights have screws that, (A)  screw in from the side to hold the dome in place or. Silly me. If not “screwed”, then you may have a spring-loaded frame. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10209933791650107. They are designed to be attached to 2x floor joists which are at least 16″ on centers. Why do they design lights like this? I’m trying to take it down to put a ceiling fan but for the life of me cannot figure out how to get it down from the ceiling. All of the other lights unscrew from their metal casing no problem. I can wiggle the glass globe a tiny bit but that screw isn’t moving. Thank you for this. Do you have any experience with such a ridiculous design? This shouldn't take more than five minutes for a normal light bulb. Without it, the cover-plate on your ceiling fan or light fixture wouldn't cover the hole in the ceiling. Luckily, removing the cover of ceiling mounted lighting is a fairly simple process that you can easily do yourself. Wow, this had me stumped .. no screws, glass wouldnât slide and no spring action when I pushed/pulled on the glass. I had no idea what my light fixture was called and could only get it partially removed. 4. Other Options. Small old frosted screw in dome on a aluminum base. I had the same fixture in a second closet. I did not know how to change the light bulb so I went on the internet. They know exactly what they are doing and so do I.They have produced these user unfriendly ceiling lights so we have to buy the globe from them if we break it trying to change the light bulb. Thank you for this. 3. I need to replace a light bulb, BUT I simply cannot get the globe to unscrew from its base. The Occam razor of stupid-awkward-flush-mounted-ceiling-light-dome-fittings. There was some rust or brown deposit that was sticking the globe to the base and I will put Vaseline or tape on the thread for next time. So, the fan is running and I can NOT figure out how to get the confounded dome off to reach the end of the chain. (350 mm) models. Electric cars are twice as expensive to own and maintain than ordinary cars, Protected: Leakage in downstairs bedroom – identifying and fixing the cause, Whatsapp for web constantly gives a yellow screen, Strong internet connection but “whatsapp web” keeps going off, Car battery charging – key principles – and the CTEK 12v 5A charger that I’ve now bought, Dewalt DCD734 cordless drill TYPE 1 14.4 volts, Triton XTRJSB Reciprocating Saw – how to use, Matrix 5 in 1 – replacing the lawn trimmer line cord, How much gas left in my 2 kilo gas bottle. http://www.lowes.com/projects/images/how-tos/bath/install-med-cab-light-install-light-step4.jpg. None of the above seemed to help, so I simply stuck a knife in between the metal and glass … (at the point where I notice a small bump) and slowly pulled it down! Thanks Marcus, pushing harder TAB to 60 degrees clockwise solved my problem too. The glass needs to unscrew, and unbudging it is the problem that needs to be solved. None of the 3 appear to be spring loaded. Crazy that one is needed! I’m afraid of taking the ceiling down with me.”. The whole thing seems fixed in place with no visible way to service. The hanging metal screws don’t seem to turn, neither does the glass cover. Or should I assume the fan controller is defective and install the one included with the second fan? Locate the ornamental finial (round thingy – bolt) in the bottom of the light. Three. First I had to learn from other sites, that my light was a flush mount dome ceiling light, then I ask the question. Happy I found your site! 3. The acrylic cubes covers are long and I cannot get my fingers in to replace the pin type halogen lightbulb. Slide that little metal thingamajig sticking out of the top of the lamp sideways. On the floor, use a canvas drop cloth. I know it takes 2 people to access old bulb, but even then I can’t see how it’s done. The primed area of the ceiling will usually be a few shades lighter or darker than the rest of the ceiling, which can draw the eye to the stained area. I hope I’ve helped you in some way. When it is completely loose, carefully lower the glass part. You will have to completely detach the finial, so be careful not to drop it. trying to remove my flush ceiling light cover which is acrylic and has a metal ring flush to the ceiling.no screws no clips nothing. you deserve a medal of honor… nay… a nobel piece prize… this is the second review i have EVER written on any website, i usually reserve my commentary, however, it needs to be said… you sir are a genius. Hints: http://www.beaconlighting.com.au/lighting/flush-mount-lights/energy-saving-flush-mounts.html, To open the above see this: http://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/20740/how-do-i-remove-a-flush-mounted-ceiling-light-fixture-dome, See this: http://www.doityourself.com/forum/lighting-light-fixtures-ceiling-exhaust-fans/509597-how-open-ceiling-light-fixtures.html, See this: http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=533955. I bought LED bulbs so was determined to figure it out this time. Just had the same problem in my new home thank you for posting this. The cover is dropped slightly from the ceiling now and you can see a black rectangular foam piece that fills the space between the ceiling and the cover. Anyone hiring engineers? The first bulb blew and we tried to change it and couldn’t but didn’t worry about it because we had a second light. Is there a tool I need to use? Now that I’ve broken it, will I get a refund? But even it I manage to get a screwdriver in there, how will I put it in place without looking? A screw??? it came right off. Many people would love to hang a modern chandelier in their bedroom to create a sophisticated and elegant feel in the room, but aren’t s... How To Turn Off An Outdoor Light’s Motion Sensor. Popcorn Ceiling 6: The Morson Collection, original photo on Houzz . For a fitting with a metal pole coming through the centre of the dome: EXAMPLE FROM Trung Le Quoc: “we figured out how to open this light fixture: we just simply pulled the cover downward.”. Once on the counter we're Still unable to budge this globe! The top plate is solid round, whereas the bottom one has a cut-out. Some of the most reviewed light covers are the Air Cool Hugger 52 in. List of Twitter handles of major journalists and media outlets + scientists/ economists etc. After looking at your posting, realized the the little screws actually needed a screwdriver to turn them! 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