Change Ceiling Light Fixture

Turn off power to the old fixture.

Change ceiling light fixture.

Turn off the power. Remove the old light fixture. To replace a ceiling light fixture follow these steps. Next carefully unscrew and remove the canopy of the old fixture.

Some of these wires may be wired to. Unscrew the three wires. Unscrew the screws or nuts holding the fixture base to the ceiling box. Use a screwdriver to separate the fixture from the surface taking care not to damage your wall or ceiling.

Remove the old fixture. Test for power and disconnect the wires. Remove the canopy to expose the wiring and fixture hardware. It should come away from the wall or ceiling.

If there is any chance another person could turn. If yours uses a mounting bracket connect the bracket to the junction box using the. Adjust the base so the screws are in the smaller grooves at. You may find several pairs of wires in the ceiling box.

Your first task is to shut off power at the source to the fixture you re. First loosen the hardware holding your fixture into place image 1. Before replacing a light fixture check your electrical circuit panel to locate the circuit. Turn the wall power switch controlling the light fixture to the off position.

If the room has no existing fixture this project is more difficult and entails cutting through the ceiling and installing new wiring and a switch. Remove the light bulb cover and bulbs from the fixture. Secure the base or canopy. Turn off the power.

Install the mounting strap. Some light fixtures have screw holes shaped like keyholes. Double check that power has been cut by locating and testing the light switch that controls your ceiling fixture. Some fixtures use mounting brackets.

Turn off the power. How to replace a light fixture 1. Prepare the new ceiling fixture.