Change a spotlight
Follow our simple guide to changing a spotlight without any hassle.
With so many different types of spotlights and fittings, changing a bulb can be quite confusing. If you’re not sure of which bulb type to use, you can always take your old one to your local DIY store.
How to change a spotlight
- Make sure the light switch is off.
- Isolate the fuse - locate your fuse box and turn off the light trip switch.
- Ensure you can safely reach the bulb, ideally with a step ladder.
- Let the bulb cool to room temperature before you handle it.
- Look for the metal ring around the light bulb, then squeeze the brackets together to release the ring, and then pull the bulb out.
- Replace the bulb by lining up the pins and pushing the new bulb up to click it in place.
- Pop the metal ring back on and secure it in place.
- Check it works by switching the trip switch back on and turning the light switch on.