I have had this problem and to solve it I use fine steel wool and polish the metal screw shield at the base of the bulb and they carefully wipe off any traces of steel wool particularly on the bottom of the bulb so there will be no material to short across. By polishing the metal it does screw in and out much easier!
Ray
This is the second or third time a bulb burned out in this ceiling fan light fixture and has had this problem. When I try to unscrew the bulb the base breaks off the glass part of the bulb. The base seems to be corroded and does not easily unscrew. I've had to use needle nose pliers to take it out. That only works by twisting the base so much that it's really deformed from the pliers.
Is there something I can either apply to the base of the bulb or the inside of the socket before I replace the bulb to make it turn in more smoothly?
The bulbs that are in there now are the flame look, not a regular shape. Maybe the bulbs aren't as strong as a GE or other name brand? But what is the cause and solution? Maybe replacing all the bulbs would be a good start?
Nancy
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