How to Change a Light Bulb?

[Gladys Turnip]

No, this is not a joke. When our house was built 3 years ago we had The Villages add overhead lights to the fans in the 3 bedrooms. One of the lights just burned out and when we went to change it, we found that there's no light bulb.

The building contract for the home says the lights are "LOW PROFILE L.E.D. FAN LIGHT KIT WITH ETCHED CASE OPAL GLASS MATTE WHITE."

Can we change the "bulb" (or whatever it is that makes light) ourselves? And if so, can you tell us how to do it. Or do we need to call in an electrician?

Thanks!

[pikeselectric]

Hi there! Unfortunately you cannot change any bulb in this light kit, they are LED integrated so there is no light bulbs in the kit to change. If it is burnt out, we do carry replacement light kits in stock like this one. Give us a call, I'd be happy to help you :) - Casandra with Pike's Electric :thumbup:
(352)748-6251

[Dusty_Star]

No, this is not a joke. When our house was built 3 years ago we had The Villages add overhead lights to the fans in the 3 bedrooms. One of the lights just burned out and when we went to change it, we found that there's no light bulb.

The building contract for the home says the lights are "LOW PROFILE L.E.D. FAN LIGHT KIT WITH ETCHED CASE OPAL GLASS MATTE WHITE."

Can we change the "bulb" (or whatever it is that makes light) ourselves? And if so, can you tell us how to do it. Or do we need to call in an electrician?

Thanks!

You could look at Lowes's website for 'light kit' & see if any that come up would match or be suitable for your fan.

[villagetinker]

I helped a neighbor with a fan light kit that sounds similar to yours. You will need to do an internet search to see if a replacement is available, if so, the one I helped with had 2 screws to remove the LED panel and a simple plug in connector, 5 minutes to fix.

[pikeselectric]

This is the light kit I believe you will need, that we stock :)
Low Profile Bowl Light Kit LED 10" Opal | Kichler Lighting (https://www.kichler.com/kichler/products/ceiling-fans/light-kits--parts/fan-light-kits/10-inch-low-profile-led-bowl-light-kit-mul/)

[Topspinmo]

Got love light kit you can’t change bulbs in. Thanks for showing me kit I will never buy.

[Velvet]

Wow, take a look at the reviews on that light kit. You might want to get a different one, maybe with led bulbs this time.

[blueash]

I would contact Home warranty and ask what the warranty length is on your unit. You may be able to get a new one free and just have to do the install yourself. You wrote your home is only three years old. I don't know if the warranty is consumer or commercial for you.

From the link given by Pike with a cost of $235

"LED Light Engines and Electrical Components
Five (5) years from the date of purchase when the ceiling or wall fan containing the LED light engine and electrical components is installed in a single family residence by the original consumer purchaser. For commercial purchasers, the warranty period is three (3) years from the date of purchase."

[retiredguy123]

Amazon has a few LED replacement panels for less than $20. I don't know if it will fit your fixture, but why replace the entire fixture when you just need an LED panel??

Amazon.com (https://www.amazon.com/Ledytech-Retrofit-Replacement-Adjustable-Dimmable/dp/B0B42CXMMX/ref=sr_1_9?crid=3LHFHD2Q9DEUB&keywords=Kichler+ceiling+fan+light+kit&qid=1698785048&sprefix=kichler+ceiling+fan+light+kit%2Caps%2C125&sr=8-9)

Another option is to just replace the entire light kit with one that uses light bulbs.

[djlnc]

There are a lot of decent ceiling fans with lights available for less than $235.

[SusanStCatherine]

I would contact Home warranty and ask what the warranty length is on your unit. You may be able to get a new one free and just have to do the install yourself. You wrote your home is only three years old. I don't know if the warranty is consumer or commercial for you.

From the link given by Pike with a cost of $235

"LED Light Engines and Electrical Components
Five (5) years from the date of purchase when the ceiling or wall fan containing the LED light engine and electrical components is installed in a single family residence by the original consumer purchaser. For commercial purchasers, the warranty period is three (3) years from the date of purchase."

Based on my personal experience, a call to The Villages Warranty department will result in you being asked your address and they will say your house is over a year old and out of warranty. If you are still on the line, and they haven't hung up, you can explain your light issue and they will tell you to contact the manufacturer directly. They have passed off everything possible directly to manufacturers where they can or to the subcontractors even before my year was up or reported before then. Save time and call the manufacturer directly.

[Whitley]

This is the light kit I believe you will need, that we stock :)
Low Profile Bowl Light Kit LED 10" Opal | Kichler Lighting (https://www.kichler.com/kichler/products/ceiling-fans/light-kits--parts/fan-light-kits/10-inch-low-profile-led-bowl-light-kit-mul/)

So, when the light burns out it costs 235.00 for a new light (installation not included). In the old days we were so slow that we actually would unscrew a bulb and replace it with a $1.00 new bulb.

[Wondering]

Try You Tube.

[pikeselectric]

Wow, take a look at the reviews on that light kit. You might want to get a different one, maybe with led bulbs this time.

Unfortunately yes, the reviews it does have are poor as the light kit does not provide vast lighting in big rooms. We have had great success with it however, and we normally recommend bedrooms primarily for these light kits. We also recommend installing recessed cans in the living room for a flood of light throughout a larger space. However, the option of a light kit with interchangeable bulbs is great long-term and Kichler offers those as well :)

[pikeselectric]

So, when the light burns out it costs 235.00 for a new light (installation not included). In the old days we were so slow that we actually would unscrew a bulb and replace it with a $1.00 new bulb.

We actually sell it for $125.00 :) The online price is a showroom/retail price or IMAP price as they call it.

[pikeselectric]

Based on my personal experience, a call to The Villages Warranty department will result in you being asked your address and they will say your house is over a year old and out of warranty. If you are still on the line, and they haven't hung up, you can explain your light issue and they will tell you to contact the manufacturer directly. They have passed off everything possible directly to manufacturers where they can or to the subcontractors even before my year was up or reported before then. Save time and call the manufacturer directly.

Agreed. We have received calls that the Warranty/Construction office directs homeowners to the trades to provide this information. If we (Pike's Electric) wired the home, we have access to all fixture information installed and the home and can help provide information needed to submit to the manufacturers of the products. We are always happy to help! - Casandra with Pike's Electric

[pikeselectric]

There are a lot of decent ceiling fans with lights available for less than $235.

I totally second this. Anytime a homeowner comes to me at Pike's Electric, for the price of light kits, switches/controls, etc. by the time you total all of that, you can get a higher grade quality fan with a light kit included for the price in a different finish or style. I help new and long time Village homeowners find another product, especially if the fan is 5+ years old. I have seen the standard indoor white construction fan though last as long as 10 years + sometimes.

[tophcfa]

No, this is not a joke. When our house was built 3 years ago we had The Villages add overhead lights to the fans in the 3 bedrooms. One of the lights just burned out and when we went to change it, we found that there's no light bulb.

The building contract for the home says the lights are "LOW PROFILE L.E.D. FAN LIGHT KIT WITH ETCHED CASE OPAL GLASS MATTE WHITE."

Can we change the "bulb" (or whatever it is that makes light) ourselves? And if so, can you tell us how to do it. Or do we need to call in an electrician?

Thanks!

Dam, that’s a very poor design. I installed a brand new Hunter ceiling fan recently with a light kit, but the kit had two replaceable screw in led bulbs. The fan, with light kit included, was $179. What kind of crap is being installed in new construction? LED’s should last a very long time, but with the constant vibrations from the fan failures can happen. I would see if the fan is compatible with a traditional light kit and swap it out if possible so this won’t happen again. Best of luck.

[FredMitchell]

Generally, the location of a ceiling fan is a less than ideal location for task lighting. Consider whether you should just add task lighting if that is what you need. For example, do you want to read in bed? Do you have a mirror on a dresser, or any other location in the room.

Adding several recessed lights in the ceiling might be a solution. Yes, the installation won't be cheap, but the lights should last 10-30 years, but if they burn out, replacement bulbs would be $4.00 to $25.00.

[Full-timer]

No, this is not a joke. When our house was built 3 years ago we had The Villages add overhead lights to the fans in the 3 bedrooms. One of the lights just burned out and when we went to change it, we found that there's no light bulb.

The building contract for the home says the lights are "LOW PROFILE L.E.D. FAN LIGHT KIT WITH ETCHED CASE OPAL GLASS MATTE WHITE."

Can we change the "bulb" (or whatever it is that makes light) ourselves? And if so, can you tell us how to do it. Or do we need to call in an electrician?

Thanks!

As you will soon find out, when buying new lights, (LED) be mindful of what you are getting. They do make lights with removable LED bulbs and a light with regular fixture will take an LED bulb. LED lights are great but if you need to pay someone to install a new "kit" or replace the entire unit, not so great anymore. This is done on purpose by the manufacturer for several reasons. The main one as always is making $$$.

[kkingston57]

No, this is not a joke. When our house was built 3 years ago we had The Villages add overhead lights to the fans in the 3 bedrooms. One of the lights just burned out and when we went to change it, we found that there's no light bulb.

The building contract for the home says the lights are "LOW PROFILE L.E.D. FAN LIGHT KIT WITH ETCHED CASE OPAL GLASS MATTE WHITE."

Can we change the "bulb" (or whatever it is that makes light) ourselves? And if so, can you tell us how to do it. Or do we need to call in an electrician?

Thanks!

Have had same ?. Looks like a great example of planned obsolescence. Had new ceiling lights installed. When they go out will need complete fixtures.

[retiredguy123]

Have had same ?. Looks like a great example of planned obsolescence. Had new ceiling lights installed. When they go out will need complete fixtures.
You don't need completely new fixtures. That is why Amazon sells replacement LED panels.