Unger Professional Broken Bulb Changer, Silver/Black

First, I must say that the earlier comment of "Works great, but REQUIRES a particular Unger extension pole to work!" is incorrect. I didn't know I was supposed to order an extension pole so I didn't get one. Still, I was able to unscrew a broken light bulb's base in less than a minute by using the broken light bulb changer.The broken light bulb base had earlier defied my efforts to remove it by using pliers. In the process, I managed to mess up the screw-in base much worse than it had been before. It bent badly. I had my doubts that I would ever get the base out but ordered the Unger #92133 Broken Light Bulb Changer hoping it might work. I didn't order any extension pole because I didn't know that was suggested. The instructions that came with the changer say to screw it into the extension pole. Since I didn't have one, I simply decided to try it without a pole. It worked.I shoved the two prongs into the broken light bulb base and twisted real hard. Nothing moved. I then took a screwdriver and inserted it horizontally through the loop in the bottom of the Light Bulb Changer (see the loop in the picture above) in order to gain a bit more leverage. I gave the screwdriver handle a hard shove and the light bulb socket started to unscrew itself. A couple more shoves and everything loosened up. The broken light bulb socket then was easily unscrewed by using my fingers alone.Before ordering the broken light bulb changer, I thought maybe I would have to replace the entire (and expensive) combination ceiling light and fan. Buying the broken light bulb changer saved money and a lot of work as it would have taken much longer to replace the entire ceiling light and fan.

Totally Worked! Good value, good to have on hand just in case…

I really wanted this to work, but it failed to budge either of the two broken bulbs I tried it on. The taper is fixed so that it connects only a short sliver of metal on either side of the device to the bottom edge of the metal portion of the bulb to be removed. In fact, to keep it connected, you have to actually push it toward the socket to make sure it maintains even the sliver of a connection while trying to turn the device to extract the bulb in the opposite direction. There are a lot of favorable reviews for this product, but I sure don’t get it. I ended up going the needle-nosed pliers route, and this device is going in my next yard sale. Some gadget lover will snap it up and I will be glad it isn’t around to remind me of this silly purchase.

If you're just looking for a short and sweet review: awesome. did it's job. works on recessed lights, but you may need the type of extension pole needed to use this product.long review: we live in a coastal environment and apparently it is a problem with all of the houses that were built by the same people as mine was, that the porch light makes it hard to get the bulbs out. we haven't had an actual porch light for 5+ years. Makes it hard to see when you go out, and if someone comes to your door, and you get spooked easily like me, it makes your heart beat even faster for the fact that you can't see who it is at your door. the way the broken bulb was in the socket, you couldn't just do the old plier trick. so, i considered the rubber knob version on here, and saw too many reviews that said it was crap, and so i looked elsewhere. saw this, and figured from the reviews, i could atleast try it.got my boyfriend on a step stool, because we don't have the type of extension pole that this thing would fit into/onto. He just put it into the broken light bulb screw part and twisted until it came out. Totally relieved.The only con is that if it is a high area you need to get this bulb out of and you don't have the type of extension pole or ladder, then you'd have to buy another product. other than that, i have no qualms about this product.

Thank GOD I didn't have to use this product. But I wanted to say that this product, and the Unger Flood Light Bulb Changer (#92132), the Unger Recs/Track Bulb Changer (#960720) ALL fit the Unger 3-Stage Telepole. Prior to ordering these I could NOT find ANY information that specifically stated whether or not I could use these with the Unger 18 foot 3-Stage Telepole.I ordered this, and the Unger Flood Light Bulb Changer (#92132), and the Unger Recs/Track Bulb Changer (#960720), and the 18 foot 3-Stage Telepole. Because this was my first time changing the Outdoor Flood Light that's almost 18 feet high. I figured I would be able to get one of them to work, since the reviews were not ALL bad, and they didn't cost a fortune. Well, I first experimented with the flood lights in the kitchen because they're not that high. The Unger Flood Light Bulb Changer (#92132) suctioned REAL GOOD and FAST when removing the bulb -- TOO GOOD! It wouldn't let go of the bulb!!! Which is GOOD for removing the blown bulb. So, I used it to remove the bulb ONLY, and used the Unger Recs/Track Bulb Changer (#960720), the one with the string to release the suction cup (it's kinda flimsy, but did what I needed it to) to install the new bulb. I just took my time, and worked slow. Took me less than 20 minutes. Including taking out my ladder, so I wouldn't have to extend the pole to its maximum. It's less sturdy when extended all the way out. But all for less than $60 bucks... I'm happy with the products!!! Oh! And I'm a 53 years young woman!!!