Fan wont spin in summer direction, just hums. Also, how to remove glass dome to change bulb

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3) SPRING LOADED: Pull/ tap/ turn/ nudge If not "screwed", then you may have a spring-loaded frame. This is quite challenging, with tens of options. These type have clips inside the globe, spring loaded that press outwards holding the globe in place.
1. Flush-mounted light fixtures that are spring-loaded will typically have two springs holding the metal collar in place.
2. Using the flathead screwdriver or razor knife, loosen the paint by moving around the metal collar where it attaches to the ceiling.
3. Attempt to pry the light fixture from the springs by pulling down with your hands.
4. If you cannot remove fixture with your hands, use the flathead screwdriver or razor knife to pry it off by sliding it under the mouth of the metal collar and prying down.
5. The light fixture will hold itself in place as you change the bulb. Simply remove the existing bulb and replace it with the new one.
6. Replace the fixture by popping it back into place.
PULL
Simply pull the globe off.
Carefully tug a bit on the metal frame and see if it will pull down. The whole frame and dome will come down enough to swing out of the way so you can change the bulb.
For the one with two big metal clips INSIDE the glass bowl, just pull to one side until the first side unclips (putting it back on is more nerve wracking!)
Hold metal frame and pull down on glass fixture. One side starts coming out giving confidence to pull more. Finally remove the glass to find three spring clips that hold the glass fixture.
TAP
Tap the metal ring gently the dome pops out.
TURN
Turn the glass globe - there should be a peg on the holder and a slot along the base of the glass. It might be pretty heavy so hang on and use a ladder.
NUDGE
Use a screw driver to nudge the dome and it comes off.
PRESSURE ON THE EDGES
Apply pressure not at the center but around the edges
4) COMPLEX: Turn and pull down (SLOTTED CONNECTORS) Some have slotted connectors so that you turn it about 1/8 to 1/4 turn and then pull down, similar to the way a smoke detector is removed from its base.
OTHERS TWIST the glass counterclockwise and it unscrews (there are three metal bumps on the INSIDE that hold it when you screw it back.
Scroll down to see if you find the light fixture you are looking for. FLUSH MOUNTS See this for types. A flush-mounted light fixture has its rim positioned flush against the ceiling.
1. Locate the ornamental finial (round thingy - bolt) in the bottom of the light.
2. Hold the glass part of the light with one hand.
3. Turn the finial (round thingy - bolt) counter-clockwise to loosen it.
4. When it is completely loose, carefully lower the glass part. You will have to completely detach the finial, so be careful not to drop it.
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"the video (below) shows how to install this fixture. Reversed the directions and fast forward toward the end to find out how to remove the lamp itself. Prior to watching this video I had a hard time unscrewing the little bolt that holds the lamp to the ceiling."

FROM A READER: I could not get the glass dome to budge on a flush-mounted ceiling fixture. It seemed like it should twist counter clockwise. So, I sprayed WD40 between the glass dome and the metal holder (and caught the dripping with a paper towel), waited about 5 minutes, and then gently smacked the glass dome twice in a counter clockwise direction with the heel of a walking shoe. Yes. A shoe. Worked like magic. The dome moved about 1/8 of an inch each time. It was then loose enough for me to twist off. I had read on another site about a guy using a rubber mallet to do the same thing. I didn't have a rubber mallet, but I figured a show might work. See attached dome and shoe!
[Sanjeev: I'm posting the dome, not the shoe]

FROM Strat Egerie ON 29 JANUARY 2017
I put CFL bulbs in two of these maybe 15 years ago, and one one burnt-out I was at a total loss on how to change it. I took another look and realize that if I held the metal part and twisted the Dome counterclockwise it popped right off.
I'm putting in LED bulbs this time and hope to never have to change them again.
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It twists off counterclockwise. If you have trouble try spraying a little WD-40 between the glass & metal frame.

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The white glass turns independent of the silver surround in an anti-clockwise direction about one quarter turn, that is the direction the fan spins in the summer direction, pushing air down. It has three metal pins that fit into tapered slots in the glass cover. Once it has turned it should drop down. If it is stuck, get your safety glasses and a small hammer and just smash the bloody thing, when you buy a new bulb, buy a new light cover.....
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Most light domes twist on or off or have thumb screws to loosen and lower the dome.It sounds like you removed the light kit assembly instead of the dome.Try to put back by twisting in place the light kit assembly and look for screws,or hold back on trim and turn just glass dome do not use too much force .I checked web site but can't find your model.It is unusual to not be able to just remove glass dome.Look closely at how the glass dome is positioned. If no screws are visible either the glass part unscrews or the ring unscrews allowing glass dome to be removed.Good Luck.I have installed many ceiling fans the problem is if you didn't install it your at a disadvantage.GOOD LUCK.

Place hand firmly over the glass dome and apply firm pressure and turn the glass dome in a counter clockwise direction.

Hello. There is always a way to remove the dome. If there is a metal nipple in the center of the dome, it will unscrew. Otherwise, the entire glass dome will unscrew. Regards, Joe

its a SCREW TYPE GLASS DOME , just apply a little pressure a turn it counter clock wise , if its not turning then try the other way . good luck AJ

i looked it up online and they called it a:
Single Bowl Twist and Lock Light Kit.
Some things i would suggest:

1. push it up and turn (like when you open a medicine bottle.
2. try to look for a spring action peg that clicks in automatically around the glass dome that might be locking it...

please comment my solution :) thanks

The glass dome is tightened firmly in the factory, so removal is difficult. When removal is attempted to, the metal housing to which the dome is attached will spin with it, making removal impossible. To see what I'm talking about, look in the small space between the dome and the bottom of the blade housing - it looks like a metal flange, but this is only the bottom of the reflective metal canister that holds the light. Note that there are 4 "dimples" around the circumference of this housing, facing inward. These dimples are what hold the glass dome in place. The trick is to use a rigid piece of wood or metal about the size of a 12" ruler and place the corner of that ruler in one of those dimples - FIRMLY. Then, a second person can get some leverage on the glass dome and "unscrew" it from the housing (counter-clockwise). The purpose of holding the ruler-sized material against the dimple is to keep the housing from spinning with the dome. This is easier said than done, but it will work.