One of the question we have seen online that a user has a Hampton Bay Miramar ceiling fan, model 74-WB that has 60-inch blade size. The question was: how do we change the candelabra light bulbs in our Hampton Bay Miramar Ceiling Fan?
To answer that question here is a guide on how to change light bulbs in a Hampton Bay Ceiling Fan below:
Firstly, you need to unscrew some screws to access the bulb which is available in the lower globe housing.
On Miramir fan, the screws will be three in number that holds the globe in place.
After removing those three screws, you need to remove the fourth one too.
After that, rotate or turn the globe. The screw holes will be aligned with the screws, so the globe can be pulled down. The globe will still be there with a cable, it is a safety cable to prevent the globe from falling down. The safety cable will keep the globe in its place; however, the wise decision will be to get an extra pair of hands of a friend or family member to help you with this so the globe will not be fallen. The globe falling and smashing is very common among homeowners.
The above method shows how can you access a single bulb in a lower globe housing. If you need to reach the lights at the top of the globe, then you need to remove the covers by unscrewing them. These screws are smaller in size. The cause behind it is that the bulbs are really small in size similar to night bulbs. The measurement of covers is more or less 1.5 inches by 4.5 inches, and they can be 4 in number. You will require a Philips head screwdriver to unscrew the two Philips screws on every cover available. After that, lift up the end that pops up. This will make the cover slide away. It will also expose the bulb socket.
It depends on what you are finding, it is possible that you may or may not be able to locate Hampton Bay light bulbs that fulfill your requirements.
A lot of site users report that the bulbs available in their fans are very dim and not able to illuminate the room. You may have to go with higher-wattage bulbs and install them. Just you need to keep in mind that you have to remain at the maximum capacity for wattage supported by fan.
Another concern that we get from the users is that the bulbs they have installed in their fans are not sufficient. As an example, The Miramar, contains 120 watts of total energy capacity for its bulbs. It is insufficient to provide the lighting in a larger room. The largest size bulb you can get for the lower globe will be 60 watts, however, Home Depot does not have them now. Their store only carries the largest size of 40-watt bulb now. If you need a 60-watt bulb, you should try lighting stores that deal in bulbs. Amazon is another place to search for a 60-watt bulb.