How to Replace a Halogen Bulb R7s

Written By
Mary Lougee
Mary Lougee
Published: Jan 30, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read
  1. Let the light bulb cool for about 15 minutes if it was just illuminated.

  2. Put on the gloves. Place a ladder near the light fixture if needed to reach the fixture.

  3. Unscrew any screws holding the light fixture closed and remove them. Swing the door to the light fixture open.

  4. Remove the old bulb and insert a new halogen bulb into the holder, pressing both metallic ends into the metallic contacts on each end of the holder.

  5. Close the fixture door, replace the screws and tighten them.

Tips

Never touch a halogen bulb with your bare hands. The oils in your skin react with the quartz coating on the bulb and greatly shorten the life of the new bulb.

Mary Lougee

Mary Lougee has been writing for over 10 years. She holds a Bachelor's Degree with a major in Management and a double minor in accounting and computer science. She loves writing about careers for busy families as well as family oriented…

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