Things You'll Need:
- Light fixture
- Needle nose pliers
- Wire nuts
- Electrical tape
- Step ladder
- Wire strippers
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Step 1
Find the circuit box and turn off the electricity. Before removing the old fixture, locate the electrical circuit box and move the breaker that controls the electrical current to the fixture to the ‘off’ position. Return to the fixture and flip the light switch to be certain the electrical flow has been stopped.
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Step 2
Place the step ladder under the light fixture and climb to a comfortable position to reach the light fixture without straining. Remove the globe by loosening the screw(s) that hold it in place. Next, remove the bulb(s).
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Step 3
Find the screws. After the bulb(s) have been removed, locate the screws that hold the light fixture to the ceiling and remove them. Let the fixture hang to locate the wire connectors.
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Step 4
Remove the wire connectors and place the old fixture out of the way. Attach the new fixture to the electrical wires with the wire nuts and wrap them in electrical tape.
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Step 5
Secure the fixture to the ceiling with the screws that came with the light fixture, or the screws that held the old fixture in place. Place the bulb(s) in their sockets and test the fixture by turning the breaker to the ‘on’ position.
