The lightbulb burned out on my Ceiling Fan....easy fix... Not!

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Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties 01238708

The lightbulb burned out on my Ceiling Fan....easy fix... Not! Well first I needed to take off the cover. Thank you to Mr. Google, I managed to take off the cover. Yes, nine years is a good run for the light bulb.

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Now look at this light bulb.... off we go to Home Depot.... then back home... Go figure that did not fix the problem. BTW this is not what I was expecting when I took the cover off.

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Well maybe it is the remote-control battery.... go figure I take the remote control apart and it falls apart.... Back to Home Depot. clearly, they do not have that type anymore.

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A new universal remote control is invested into the project. Unfortunately, you need an electrician to replace the old contact with the new contact. So a simple lightbulb replacement will turn out to be a bigger project. 

Now we need to reach out to our trusty electrician to take care of this project. Clearly this Realtor who loves to cook has reached his expertise. When it comes to electrical work time to call the electrician.

 

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Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, focused and goal-oriented Realtor in the Beverly Hills area who will help you achieve your Real Estate goals, please reach out to me directly! If you are looking for a pet friendly Beverly Hills Realtor who can handle and sell the most difficult properties that no one else could, please reach out to me directly!! If you are considering buying or selling a home, a luxury home, luxury investment real estate, luxury vacation homes, or luxury beach properties in Southern California, Los Angeles, Century City, Westwood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Marina Del Rey, Venice or Malibu, feel free to contact me at 310.486.1002 ( m) homes@endrebarath.com or visit one of my websites at https://www.endrebarath.com I contribute a portion of my commission to local animal rescue organizations. Endre Barath, Jr. Realtor at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties DRE#01238708

Comments (31)

Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Laura Cerrano  these were energy efficient lightbulbs, lasted 9 years plus, Endre

Sep 24, 2023 09:09 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

TODD PICCONI INLANDEMPIRE & SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY, CA  very funny, $10 for the bulb, $40 for the new fan remote control.... will keep you posted about the electrician:)Endre

Sep 24, 2023 09:10 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Dorie Dillard Austin TX  just to add to the story, when I was a Junior at West Point, I was the only cadet that was able to blow up the Electrical Engineering Lab.... my instructors were impressed with my incompetence:) told me stay away from anything that calls for electrical work:))Endre

Sep 24, 2023 09:12 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Nina Hollander, Broker  fan works only the light is out:) hope I will not need a new ceiling fan, Endre

Sep 24, 2023 09:13 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Brian England  hope you are wrong for my sake:)Endre

Sep 24, 2023 09:14 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Kat Palmiotti  may your words be prophetic:)Endre

Sep 24, 2023 09:15 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist  now you tell me I bought one at Home Depot for $9+ and it did not fix the problem:)Endre

Sep 24, 2023 09:16 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Sheri Sperry - MCNE®   OMG I could just visualize that exact moment and no I do not want to do that to our home:)Endre

Sep 24, 2023 09:17 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

George Souto  sounds like the same story.... replaced the lightbulb... no light came on... then addressed the remote control and it fell apart... so now what I have read up on is that the wiring gets lose after X number of years hence the electrician is the only one that can fix the problem... we can only hope:)Endre

Sep 24, 2023 09:19 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Kathy Streib  unlike Larry I am not but I do know when I need help:)Endre

Sep 24, 2023 09:20 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Debe Maxwell, CRS  the good news is that the fan works only the light is the issue so this coming week hopefully when the electricians are available:)))Endre

Sep 24, 2023 09:21 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Oh, that is awesome, Endre Barath, Jr.! I had to have my contractor out last week - the shelf in my laundry room was evidently overloaded with dog & cat food and took a tumble - ALL OVER MY LAUNDRY ROOM! I removed my 'stuff' and my trusted contractor rehung the shelf - and added another one for me! 

This evening, I sent him another long list of 'wants' for him to address when he gets some time on his calendar. I swear, I could keep him busy a day a month! LOL

Sep 25, 2023 08:47 PM
TODD PICCONI INLANDEMPIRE & SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY, CA
TODD PICCONI REAL ESTATE - Dana Point, CA
Personal Engagement,Precision, and Professionalism

YOU'VE GOT THIS Endre Barath, Jr. ! ⚡😃💯

Sep 24, 2023 09:58 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

TODD PICCONI INLANDEMPIRE & SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY, CA  yes all it is about is money and connections:))))))))))Endre

Sep 24, 2023 10:03 PM
TODD PICCONI INLANDEMPIRE & SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY, CA
TODD PICCONI REAL ESTATE - Dana Point, CA
Personal Engagement,Precision, and Professionalism

This will be an easy fix for someone as resourceful as you, Endre Barath, Jr. .  Glad that you can get it done easily and it's not anything worse.  Good Night!

Sep 24, 2023 10:16 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Endre. The ceiling fans of the last 10 years or more are not as simple as the earlier generations, Therefore, I noe rely on professionals who have often said, never seen this before, That ism cue to replace and move on. Enjoy your day.

Sep 25, 2023 04:18 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Debe Maxwell, CRS  Laundry room is for TP, Paper Towels, and laundry supplies:) so Diane believes Cat & dog food belong in the kitchen:)) now with that said still have not reached out to our connection.... to give him incentive I might suggest expanding the house and move the laundry room:)Endre

Sep 25, 2023 10:12 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

TODD PICCONI INLANDEMPIRE & SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY, CA  time will tell and $$$$, Endre

Sep 25, 2023 10:13 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Wayne Martin  it is way above my paygrade of being a gourmet cooking Realtor:)Endre

Sep 25, 2023 10:13 PM
Gloria Todor
Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA
& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Sometimes Endre we find when Doug and I think a project looks easy, that can be the kiss of death, and it becomes long and drawn out, like your situation.  Good luck.

Sep 27, 2023 12:13 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Gloria Todor  how true no trying to coordinate the availability of the electrician and my availability, not an easy task.... and go figure a simple light bulb replacement turns into drama:)Endre

Sep 27, 2023 12:16 PM