The light bulb in top of refrigerator broke, can't get it unscrewed using potato method. also tried to bend the base with a screwdriver then turn using needlenose pliers. It won't budge. What else can I do? ps...i am assuming the bulb turns counterclockwise to remove. I've never had one to pull straight out. Thank you!!!

First make sure there is no power to the fixture or this will shock you. Then use a pair of needle nose pliers to grab the remaining metal part of the bulb that’s stuck in the fixture. Make sure not to grab the fixture itself.

Most Samsung microwaves use a bulb and bracket assembly that is meant to be replaced as a unit, not disassembled (see image). If the bulb base was secured using epoxy or some other means, it may not be possible to remove without damaging the bracket.

That said, you can try traditional methods for removing broken light bulb bases. Remember to always unplug the fixture/appliance, or shut off and mark the breaker serving it, before working.

A cut potato or carrot can sometimes be pushed onto the broken glass left in the base, to provide a handle for unscrewing the base. On smaller bulbs, I have successfully used the eraser on the end of a pencil.

If the bulb was really stubborn, I would probably try filling the base with a hot glue gun, then pushing a screwdriver into the soft glue. Once the glue hardens, turning the screwdriver should unscrew the bulb base (if it is at all possible).

As you may have discovered, pliers and the like tend to just break off small pieces of the broken glass bulb.

You could try the potato trick. Take a small to medium potato. Cut off an end of the potato. Press the cut end into the broken lightbulb and unscrew the rest of the bulb out.

try using a small potato,push it into the base while turning the potato.it may lock onto the base and unscrew it....UNPLUG IT FIRST...

Use a pair of needle nose pliers if you have them or wear a pair of leather gloves. Just grab the base and unscrew it.

If the glass is broken and there are sharp pieces sticking out you can use the potato trick. Cut a small potato so you have a flat end, make sure the power to the fan light is turned off, and push the potato onto the broken remains. Then you can turn the potato to unscrew the base and just toss the whole thing in the trash. Wipe off the socket and you're set for a new bulb.

If the old bulb broke off clean so that only the base is left in the socket, you'll need to bend the edge of the base inward a little with a small screwdriver. Then grab the base with needle-nose pliers and unscrew it from the socket. Again be sure the power is off before working on the light.

I had a similar problem with a kitchen bulb a few years ago. I had to put some epoxy in the socket, stuffed a rag in there, then bent the rims inside like a star with a needle nosed plier. I let it dry then it twisted right out. Hope this works for you!

Whatever you do, you MUST unplug the freezer before attempting any repairs... there will not be any release buttons, nor any special installations for water safety... also, take care to avoid cutting yourself on the broken glass..

1) did the whole light bulb glass And internals come out, or is the internal part of the bulb still present?
2) verify that the light bulb is really a screw-in appliance bulb -- look into the center of the broken bulb and see if the metal base has internal ridges -- or if the metal base is smooth on the inside...
3)  if a screw-in appliance bulb:  3a)  if the whole light bulb glass AND internals came out, you will have to probably look very close inside the socket to determine the wall of light bulb base... it should be very thin and flexible and very unlikely you can unscrew it directly -- I've had to take needle-nosed pliers and gently bend and twist until the bulb base came out...
3b)  if part of the glass remains as well as the internal stem, I have heard that one could cut a potato in half and then push the internal part of the potato onto the broken end of the bulb and gently unscrew the bulb by twisting the potato... never tried this so I don't know if it will work -- if the internal stem is still intact, I'd use my fingers and try to gently turn it to unscrew the bulb
4) if it has smooth inside wall -- this is probably a bulb with small exterior pins -- the base should be a little more thicker than the screw-in type, so you should be able to push the bulb base in -- a little give in the spring holding it in -- if you feel this give, then turn carefully counterclockwise and it should pop out...
Again, turn off all electrical power to the freezer, Pull the Plug before attempting any repairs... remove all glass and handle with care...

Make sure the power is off!!

Get yourself a potato, and cut it in half, yes, a potato.

Use the flat cut side, and push it towards the broken base, while turning the potato counter-clockwise.

From what others have said, it will come out, but you have to use some strong good needle nose pliers to turn the base in the socket.