How To Replace Recessed Lighting In Existing Ceiling

Replacing recessed lighting in an existing ceiling can be a relatively simple task that can be completed in a few hours. By following these steps, you can ensure that your new recessed lighting is installed correctly and safely.

Tools and Materials You'll Need

New recessed lighting fixture
Screwdriver
Wire cutters
Electrical tape
Safety glasses

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Turn off the power to the recessed lighting fixture at the circuit breaker.

2. Remove the old recessed lighting fixture by unscrewing the screws that hold it in place. Be careful not to drop the fixture.

3. Disconnect the wires from the old recessed lighting fixture. Use wire cutters to cut the wires, leaving about 6 inches of wire remaining.

4. Strip about 1 inch of insulation from the ends of the wires.

5. Connect the wires from the new recessed lighting fixture to the wires from the ceiling. Make sure that the black wires are connected to black wires, the white wires are connected to white wires, and the ground wires are connected to ground wires.

6. Wrap electrical tape around the connections to secure them.

7. Insert the new recessed lighting fixture into the hole in the ceiling. Make sure that the fixture is flush with the ceiling.

8. Screw the screws into the holes in the fixture to secure it in place.

9. Turn on the power to the recessed lighting fixture at the circuit breaker.

10. Test the recessed lighting fixture to make sure it is working properly.