How To Install A Ceiling Light

Turn off the power.

How to install a ceiling light. Pull the clips in so they do not protrude outside the can. Use a circuit tester or turn off the power to the whole house to ensure that all the wires in the box are dead. Cut a hole into the ceiling with a drywall saw. You may find several pairs of wires in the ceiling box.

Some of these wires may be wired to different circuits than the fixture you re working on. For more on lighting consider. Devise a lighting plan. Hold a ceiling electrical box against the ceiling where you will install the fixture and trace the outline of the box.

Before you install a new wall switch for your unit recheck the existing switch wiring with a circuit tester to ensure the power is off. An easy solution is to install a fan brace box available from home centers and hardware stores that s designed to be installed without cutting any additional holes in your ceiling. How to install a ceiling light fixture step by step leah from see jane drill demonstrates how to easily remove a. For more lighting tips see our lighting and ceiling f.

Install the fan control switch according to the manufacturer s instructions. If your light fixture weighs more than 50 lbs it has to be supported independent of the electrical box. Subscribe to our channel and like our video. Learn how to install recessed lighting also known as can lights with our light installation tutorial.

Turn the power back on and test the fan and light operation in all operating modes. Slip the can s box into the hole and then push the can body up into the hole until its flange is tight to the ceiling.