Hey everyone! I'm trying to change a burned-out light bulb in the recessed light above my shower. The cover is a glass piece that spins endlessly, so it definitely doesn't unscrew. Is there a method to safely remove the cover, or do I need to pull the whole fixture down? Here's a link to an image to show what I'm working with: https://imgur.com/a/rqtgNR5
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If you're struggling, there are specialty tools available, like a pole with a suction cup designed for these fixtures, but be warned, they can be annoying to handle! It has a string that releases the cup for you.
Just grab the white ring around the edge and pull the whole assembly down. You'll find some springs inside; once it's down, you can unhook it. This might help visualize it: https://www.1000bulbs.com/product/221635/PLTS-12005.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwv_m-BhC4ARIsAIqNeBsZJbgCVnbSRryoRGJwK2I4bKfFmP1-AsHiQcsX0vU0vNsqm4cOEWkaAveHEALw_wcB
To remove the cover, just pull it straight down. It's typically held by two long spring wire arms that need to be unclipped from the ceiling fixture. Once you do that, you can pull off the cover and change the bulb. When you're putting it back, just clip those wires back in and push the cover up until it clicks into place.
Awesome, thank you for the reply! I am a little nervous since it's my girlfriend's house, but that sounds pretty straightforward.
Thank you for the visual!