When renovating or doing up your home, it may be necessary to remove your old outdated or damaged ceiling lights and replace them with some brand new ones that complement your décor vision. These instructions can be highly useful for ensuring that you remove the fixture properly without posing a risk of injury or electrocution.
Step 1: Turn off the power to the room at the main circuit breaker or fuse box to ensure that the light doesn’t accidentally turn on while you are working on it.
Step 2: Remove all of the screws the hold the old fixture to the ceiling. Get a helper to hold the bottom of the light whilst you work. Then, lower the fixture a few inches until the wires are exposed. You will need to unscrew the nuts connecting the wires to the ceiling. Set the old fixture aside.
Step 3: Take a wire stripper and remove about half an inch of insulation from the wire ends of your new ceiling light. With your helper, lift the fixture into place and connect up the wires using wire nuts (match the colours up; you may need the manufacturer’s instructions if they differ).
Step 4: Insert the wires into the ceiling box and screw the fixture into the roof; you may need to drill new holes if they don’t match up with the ones from the old light. Then, turn the power back on and check that the light works.
Whilst it is not necessary to have a helper with you when replacing an old ceiling light, it can be highly advantageous, especially if you are trying to replace a large fixture, such as a chandelier. Make sure that the power has been completely cut before attempting removal, as this will prevent electrocution.
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