The ceiling fan in my living room has 1 light fixture in the middle of the fan. The fixture has a short in it and the light will not stay on so I am assuming that I need to replace the fixture (where the bulb screws in). Does anybody know how difficult this will be? I mean I have replaced switches and cords on fans before but not the light fixtures. Any help is appreciated.
Do you live in or near Houston? If so, I wouldn't worry about a light fixture for a few days at least.
Its pretty easy. First remove the globe then remove the 3 small screws that hold the light fixture. The fixture will drop down then disconnect the 2 wires that connect the fixture to the ceiling fan. Home depot sells the replacement fixtures for about $20.00. But if you have an old ceiling fan it might be better to buy a new one. Get a good one like Hunter or Hampton Bay.
If it is an old cieling fan, you may have a problem. The new light kits do not fit old fans. At least, that is the situation I faced recently.
