You can change halogen bulbs easily in recessed lighting.
Socket ceiling lights can also be called recessed or can lighting. Many types of these lights have halogen bulbs. When the bulb burns out, it can be a slight challenge to replace it if you have no prior experience changing the halogen bulb in that particular socket. This particularly true if you just moved into a new house or apartment and you're not accustomed to the hardware. Armed with a few tips, however, you can successfully change the halogen bulb in a ceiling light with very little trouble.
Instructions
1. Turn off the power switch to the light that has burnt out.
2. Position a ladder under the burnt-out recessed ceiling light and slightly to the side. Step up on the ladder two or three steps so you can easily reach the light. If the ceiling is very high and you must climb higher than this, have a friend hold the ladder while you climb.
3. Reach into the recessed light and grasp the burnt-out halogen bulb. If you cannot fit your fingers around the bulb, you will have to remove the metal ring around the light. It should pop off easily. However, if it has been painted over and is now stuck to the ceiling, run a utility knife blade around the edge where it meets the ceiling. Slide the blade under the edge of the ring and turn it slightly so the ring pops off.
4. Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it from the socket. If the recessed light is so narrow that you still cannot get your fingers around it, use a piece of duct tape 12 inches long to help you. Stick the midpoint of the strip of tape to the burnt-out bulb. Fold the ends over with the adhesive on the inside of the fold to create two handles that are not sticky. Pinch the handles together over the midpoint that is still stuck to the bulb and twist it counterclockwise until the bulb comes out.
5. Open the package for the new halogen bulb. Use paper towels to hold the bulb. Do not touch it directly with your fingers because the oils on your fingers will cause the bulb to burn out prematurely.
6. Insert the bulb into the socket and turn it clockwise until it is screwed all the way in. Do not overtighten it. Replace the ring if you removed it earlier and you are done.
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