Thank you for showing the frustrating part, so I'm prepared before I try to replace my bulb, too. Most demonstratios don't show how things could or might go wrong, and you made me understand how to prevent problems. Good teacher!
Wow! With your help I did it. I have been without a light over my stove for 3 years. The bulb was out, broken and covered in grease. Your glove trick worked perfectly
That's so awesome to hear. These videos, simple as they may seem, take a lot of time to produce and make projects tske 5x longer, but it is my hope people find them useful and enjoy them. So, it means a lot to get that feedback. It really is nice to have the under kitchen cabinet light though, you almost forget how nice it is to have that little extra, or even use it as a night light. Thanks for watching. Be sure to Subscribe!
Thank you for your video! I had the same issue. What a horrible design! Bulb blew and manual doesn't tell you if it's a screw in or pop in bulb. Tried pulling... nothing happened. Started unscrewing and ended up with the darn bulb in my hand. I needed to use a tweezer, needle nose plier, mirror, and flashlight to change a darn bulb. Now I need a coffee!
Haha I hear ya, some of the simple looking house chores can turn into a whole project. Glad this helped. Thanks for the feedback, be sure to Subscribe!
Thank you for taking the time for the feedback. Happy I could help! I may do another video soon as I switch it over to LED. Be sure to Subscribe! **SK**
Yes! Thank you! My husband broke the dang thing off almost a year ago, I was tired of it and started looking for a solution myself and found it here! I can't thank you enough!😃
@@SKLIFEstyleHi... Blub Broke like yours. Did as you did....but still not wrking with new bulb. Tired 2 new bulbs...nothing. is there a fuse in the unit that might need resetting. Suggestions? Thxs
@Steven Gross it sounds like it. I am not 100% on where it would be, probably involve removing the entire bottom bracket...but if you can get the map housing loose first I would check there. Mine still goes out after a few months...I myself have decide to go with LED next to hopefully reduce the draw and last longer I'm there...plus I am sure will be brighter too.**SK**
@@SKLIFEstyle Thxs 4 your response. I live in an apartment; this microwave is probably 2 years old....replaced a 'whole' bulb once ready. I'm thinking of getting with QVC...they have an LED rechargeable strip set for a very reasonable price...it has a removable adhesive the length of the LED strip. LESS STRESS for our overworked and under paid maintenance team...great team...but totally over worked!!!
Yes you did! You are right--on all counts. Thanks for the reply. Just want people to be safe. Microwaves are not built near as tough as one might think.
Thank you very much - good clear directions - my bulb was hanging by a thread.Tough to get the initial screw removed (WD40) but it eventually released. Great tip on the gloves - used them & now all is working properly ! .... R
So happy to hear that, and thanks for the feedback. Mine just burned out again, I feel like LED may be the way to go to help reduce those chances. You may want to consider the same if the same happens to you. Take care, and be sure to Subscribe!**SK**
I watched this because you presented this helpful how to with such great confidence that matched the skill level requirement making it a no blame no shame job for ambitious diy- ers or idle no more procrastinators lol and it's Christmas time in your house and mine lol thank you
Haha thank you! Funny enough mine burned out again, I think I will pay the few extra for the LEDs next time. I still have at least one backup left so time for me to tackle this once more and then, yes, on to better things like celebrating the Christmas season. Thanks for watching, be sure to Subscribe!
I don't want to be one of "those" people who comment but here goes. The cover is actually intended to hang from the end opposite where the screw is taken out. Many types of lights have the "T" type hinge to hold the cover in place while the light is being changed.
Very helpful video. I have a problem you didn't mention: The screw was put in so tightly that I can't turn it. I have changed bulbs in microwaves before. It's not rocket science, but whirlpool put the light is in a very awkward position (much too far back) and makes a simple chore a real pain.
SK LIFEstyle>>>There is a big problem with this video. Instead of advising to turn off the microwave, you should advise viewers to UNPLUG COMPLETELY the microwave. DO NOT rely on a on/off switch. But I'm sure the video helped others out! Thanks!
I did mention right after to completely shut off power to that area for complete assurance..but I get just mentioning that first thing. I do think most people will never shut off power to any light socket when changing a bulb. I only really mentioned it due to the busted bulb situation. But fair comment all the same. Appreciate you watching and the feedback!**SK**
That's awesome to hear. Happy it helped ya out. Now you can be on to better things like enjoying the Holidays 😁. Thanks for watching. Be sure to Subscribe!
Important--- Whether taking a bulb out, or putting it in... never touch the new bulb with your fingers-always with gloves. oils from your skin can screw up the crystal structure of the bulb.
I am in the EXACT same predicament at this moment. The bulb and socket are hard to access, at least for me. You either have to do it blind by feel or be a contortionist. I'm going to try the glove trick now.
I found it to be pretty easy, a little piece of tape may help stick and start to.move it too if the floves are too bulky. Best of luck. Thanks for watching. Be sure to Subscribe!
I think my next step is to get LEDs..may just be my unit, but the reg. bulbs seem to keep burning out, and we don't even use the light that often. Only #3475 on my To Do list lmao. Happy this helped though, and thanks for the feedback. Be sure to Subscribe!**SK**
It should say on the outgoing bulb, might help to put a piece of paper behind it to read it better. Or, the model and such of the microwave will be on the side of the inside of the door. Then you can look up by that via google/amazon.
Excellent. However, when I twisted the old appliance bulb to remove it, the cap / stem stayed in the socket. What is the best way to remove the cap from the socket?
I used a thin rubber glove or at least wrap your finger in like masking tape (Make sure to unplug the microwave first) and stick your finger in and turn. Fyi - You may actually turn clockwise since you could be facing the opposite direction the bulb is facing. You can do it bare handed but its thin metal, may not be cleanly rounded, the cap or the socket, so it could slice you if you aren't protected. Happy Friday! Thanks for watching, be sure to Subscribe! **SK**
You can use some wd40 if needed, very small amount, couple drops on two sides. Be sure the unit is unplugged! Use a rubber glover if you can or thin towl for grip and protection and after letting the drops sit for 5 min try twisting it out. After that I would try some needle one pliers perhaps, grip one side and try to twist it out.
Also be sure to use paper towels to dry off the wd40, very well and perhaps use a fan to dry it off for 10 minutes before attempting to place a bulb in and turning the light on.
I did all that but the new bulb blew immediately. changed it out again and soon as I turned it on it blew out again. any idea as to why? the bulbs were identical to the old one.
I'm not an expert on electronics but sounds like the ballast (houseing the lamp connects with) is busted and sending too much juice. Assuming the bulbs are exact like for like, that's probably what finally blew it out..and what is causing them to continue to go now.**SK**
@@SKLIFEstyle idk, I did a little more research. Apparently when the glass of the bulb separates from the base some filaments can get crossed and short something else out in the circuit board called a triav or triad. These things have a diode in them. Perhaps the diode is stuck open letting way to much current thru. Idk though, I'm not that savvy with all that circuit board stuff.
@@carcasscruncher9354 I am electrical engineer.The part is called a "Triac" and can easily be damaged in a short circuit situation. Unplug the microwave. BE SAFE, NOT SORRY.
@@carcasscruncher9354 The light malfunction is unrelated to the cooking function of the unit. Go ahead and keep using it without the light, it's safe. Replacing the blown triac is not difficult if you can use simple hand tools and can solder. The triac only costs $0.99 and replacement takes 1/2 an hour start to finish. The design is much more complex and less robust than necessary. More complexity = more opportunity for failure. Perhaps intentional.
That’s not the microwave light, that’s the vent light. I have the same microwave, open the door, there one on top of the inside of the microwave, when I open the door the light doesn’t come on, and sometimes it won’t start
I put the link to the ones I bought in the description of the video. As long as you have the model code shouldn't be too bad. But yea, you have to be somewhat careful on Amazon. I do try to make sure it says in the description that it fits the specific brand type. I would suggest looking for LEDs. I will be buying some soon as these regular bulbs just fry way too quick.**SK**
This was a 40w e17 125Volt...but depending what microwave you have it could be very different. Amazon is pretty good at advising if a certain bulb fits. Look for the model # inside the door panel of yours and type that in followed by microwave light bulb replacement...if Amazon doesn't find it, try Google. Usually does the trick. Thanks for watching, be sure to Subscribe and help support! Happy Holidays!
That sounds more electrical that having to do with the bulb. Idk if you can even really check fuses in one of these without pulling it out. Might be easier to go without the bulb rather than pay to replace the unit. I would try taking the bulb out, and then turn the light switch off, install with what you believe should be a light off scenario and see if that works.
UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE BEFORE YOU TAKE ANYTHING APART. This is just common sense. The "OFF" setting of the light DOES NOT remove all power. He's using metal scissors unsafely! You could get shocked or cause a short circuit that WILL damage the light electronics. If a short happens you may have to take the control panel out and replace a component called a "triac" to get the light to work correctly again. (or pay for a $150 service call) BE SAFE!
