Changing Kitchen Light Fixture
To replace a ceiling light fixture follow these steps.
Changing kitchen light fixture. Changing a light fixture to a high efficiency led recessed light. How to install a light fixture duration. Some of these wires may be wired to different circuits than the fixture youre working on.
The light fixtures in our homes are remarkably effective and may work for years with little attention other than replacing an occasional burned out light bulbsometimes though a light fixture thats been working fine may suddenly develop a problem that requires diagnosis and repair. Safely replacing a ceiling light fixture is a manageable diy home improvement project. It involves removing the old fixtures installing the recessed lights and repairing any ceiling damage left over from the old light fixtures.
Fluorescent soffit type if your home was built between the 1970s and the 1990s you may have a soffit ceiling with a raised portion in the center. Changing a light fixture replacing an existing fixture uses simple electrical skills that can be applied to other relatively easy projects such as replacing outlets or light switches. These video tips apply.
Your new light fixture will have a ground wire green coated or bare copper. How to install a light in the kitchen duration. But if you have an older metal box there may not be a ground wire inside the box to connect to.
This will give a new modern updated look and use less energy. Section of bare copper wire to the box by driving a no. If you have any doubts as to your ability are not comfortable doing this or are not allowed to.
10 32 ground screw available at home centers into a threaded hole in the box. Remove the light bulb cover and bulbs from the. Recessed lighting is a better option for lighting kitchens in the modern homes.