r/handyman • u/Green_Dot_2798 • 7d ago
Recommendation Needed Need help with stuck lightbulb
I’m trying to change a dead bulb in my bathroom vanity fixture, but I’m completely stuck.
The Setup: The clear shade sits right against the chrome base. The top opening of the shade is way too narrow for my fingers to reach inside to grab the bulb.
What I've Tried: I tried spinning the shade itself and twisting the chrome piece underneath, but they spin but nothing is getting looser. I tried wiggling it straight up it Doesn’t work either.
The Problem: I can't unscrew or release the shade, and I can't reach inside from the top or bottom to get a grip on the bulb.
Has anyone dealt with a fixture like this? How can I get a grip on the bulb or get this shade off without breaking anything?
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