Switch the circuit off.
Replacing old ceiling light fixture.
Have a helper nearby in case you need a hand especially if you re replacing a fixture on a.
The work itself is usually quite easy though anytime you are working with electricity there is some danger.
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Before replacing a light fixture check your electrical circuit panel to locate the circuit breaker control for the room where you ll be working.
Cut a section of the old wiring away from the fixture.
Squeeze the side spring clips to remove the light housing.
A recessed light sometimes called a can light has both its housing and bulb recessed above the ceiling drywall.
Converting a standard ceiling light fixture to a recessed light involves removing the old fixture and its electrical box and installing the new recessed light usually in the same place.
Replacing a ceiling light fixture is often done because a old fixture has worn out but it is also commonly done as part of a decor overhaul.
Remove the light shade cover from the existing ceiling light fixture.
Depending on the fixture style you may need to remove a finial from the center of the shade or loosen a series of thumbscrews.
A new light fixture can make a huge difference in the look and feel of a room.
Remove the old light fixture using a screwdriver.
Some of these wires may be wired to different circuits than the fixture you re working on.
Unscrew the old bulb from the recessed lighting housing.
Wire the new nm b cable to the old wiring inside of a junction box.
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Remove the old trim from the outer ring of the housing.
Several types of remodeling boxes can do the job but we recommend a 2 x 3 in metal remodeling box that s 2 1 2 in deep for fixtures up to about 6 lbs.
Let s get to it.
Turn off power to the old fixture.
Turn off the power.
To install a fixture in a brand new place where there was no light before is an endeavor that s usually only suited for licensed electricians.
Adjust the rear plate in the housing by loosening the wing nut that allows the adjustment.
You may find several pairs of wires in the ceiling box.
Tighten the screws.
Use a circuit tester or turn off the power to the whole house to ensure that all the wires in the box are dead.
You should see the light socket at the top of the well.
Remove the base or trim from the old fixture.
However it s likely that the light fixture was mounted in the middle of a stud cavity which makes mounting a box that can support the weight of the fixture more difficult.
This article is specifically for replacing old light fixtures with new ones.