How To Replace A Ceiling Light Fixture

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Shannon from www.house-improvements.com shows you how to replace a ceiling light fixture. *If you have any doubts as to your ability, are not comfortable doing this, or are not allowed to do this as per electrical code in your area, be sure to hire a licensed electrician to perform this work* If you have any questions about your home DIY projects, stop by the forum on our website and ask. Video © 2014 SKS Media.
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[@Superherosolution]

It's June 21, 2024 and I need to replace my kitchen ceiling light fixture. Came across your video and now I feel a lot better about doing ours. Thank you!

[@oliveratherton8138]

This video is so old that the 'old looking' light i'm removing looks like the new one you are adding here! Regardless it really helped me. Thanks alot for this 9 years later still helping people.

[@jinxi99]

Posted nine years ago but still the best installation instruction on YT for a ceiling fixture. Thank you!

[@mohamedsabribellalah2514]

BLiPPi

[@bsam7065]

My mom and I just changed out our light fixture in our office. This is a great guide. I was really uncomfortable with the idea of us doing it ourselves until this video. Thank you for what you do.

[@davidmartineziii4663]

Me and electricity have never gotten along. Thanks to this video i grew a pair and installed 3 new light fixtures... thanks alot for the video!!!!!!!!

[@ttnnaples8060]

I don't ever want to grow anything but wiser... I'm a 'she'

[@love8hate501]

Nice, u gave motivation

[@122willman]

@@ttnnaples8060 lol growing and changing as the lord shapes us right?

[@jorgegonzalez-ju9km]

I hear u David

[@suzetteroberts9072]

I guess I will grow a pair... I get tired of waiting for help to get home improvements done.

[@naiyalexic]

Perfect. Thank you for giving me the courage to change my old ceiling fixture (after it sat for weeks untouched).

[@chococatvega1865]

Omg thank you I have the one that my house came with and I hate makes too much noise

[@jayq3387]

I'm in the same boat right now

[@megoncle]

Same! That's why I'm here!

[@Barbkr777]

Haha same had to to watch 3 times over 3 months. Today's the day

[@guadalupecaceres5245]

Same here

[@DeniseMckenzie-qm6kl]

Just changed my first light fixture for the first time ever by myself! Thanks for the video!! Was super helpful!

[@whitness11]

Thanks! Less than an hour after watching, I installed the new light I've had sitting on a shelf for over a year.

[@luanahaigood278]

Thank you so much. I’m single and I’m doing all my home improvements myself. I’ve been burned by contractors, so I just go to KZbin university and learn to do it myself

[@Barbkr777]

Can relate ...me too

[@rebeccabruno1609]

Me too!!

[@debbielanning8086]

Very helpful video. I am not experienced at all doing this and am not sure where/what you attached the new ground wire to up in the ceiling hole. I'm guessing I will need to add a ground as my building is old. Excellent filming too, nice close ups so we can really see what you are doing.Thank you for teaching us!

[@nipawe]

Thanks for helping nogla with his light

[@CalvaryTreeHomestead]

This is the most Canadian DIY video I have seen in a long time! Thanks for your tips and kindness through the video! ❤😊

[@chubbrock659]

I just changed 8 lights in my house last weekend, it's a real shoulder workout to hold those in place while connecting the wires!

[@ozarkmtn1]

Thanks Shannon sometimes wiring can get a little confusing, some of your older homes have more than black and white wires running through there walls and ceilings. I always like watching your videos for a little refresher course always a big help.

[@markfrank0924]

I have looked at a number of videos on the site and have found them all useful and instructive. I just completed a light installation after watching this video and it worked fine, thanks.

[@lisaletto7337]

This is the best one I found too.

[@simmyjohn5879]

This guide was excellent. Your tone & confidence was just what some of us need to overcome the nervousness of changing a light fixture. Quite frankly, changing one like this appeared as simple as changing an outlet. Thanks for the guide!

[@HouseImprovements]

You're so welcome!

[@montanawhite5699]

“The reason you don’t find ground wires in old houses is because they didn’t use them” classic

[@filohivalutuavao4654]

"This is an Aspen, You can tell it's an Aspen just by the way it is" - probably this guy's son 😂

[@HenzPlayz2002]

This helped me fix my Elgato wifi light. Thanks

[@SirJosephZhou]

Thanks dude. You're the best tutorial on KZbin for this. Congrats on being the GOAT 🐐

[@tacomageorge1]

Just what I was looking for on how to tie in both ground wires from box and light fixture. All other videos I’ve looked at never explained how to connect them. Great video. Thank you

[@CrystalMcNair]

Watching this video alleviates my concern about doing this myself, or having a friend do it. It's a lot simpler than I expected. Always gotta be careful where electricity is involved!

[@HouseImprovements]

Yes, be careful please

[@HishamX]

HouseImprovements why,

[@Shilo2020]

I have this exact light I need to install but it's a 2 bulb version. 57 yr old woman selling my house and I want to try it. Circuit is off along with switch. My house built in '76 has aluminum wiring and I bought the anti-oxidant paste. My agent installed the other bedroom light but we didn't get to finish the 2nd one. I'd like to do it myself. This is a good video clearly showing every step. Why am I still nervous? My ex and I used to change all our lights together at our old house and I'm much brighter than he. Lol 😂 I can do this! Watched some vids on using the paste. Wish me luck!

[@spreckrosekrans667]

This was good. The exact fixture we have, only the guy who installed ours did a shoddy job without that center bolt! Will go buy one and do it right.

[@Oldskoolboss211]

What fixture is it? I want one

[@matthewmeinung6602]

You saved my life! I'm renting and I just need to change the bulbs. I didn't realize one of the clips was spring loaded. 😆

[@0neIntangible]

Thanx...you showed how the springy snap globe holder works...to replace burned out lamps (and dead flies and moths)...and you saved me from calling the apartment supervisor for such a simple task.

[@LaoTzudonym]

Thank you for the good camera quality, it makes it much easier to see the details of what you’re doing!

[@Dcthetruth85]

I love doing this kind of stuff, since I didn't have any real job experience with this just doing this at home. after 6 years I think I'm finally going to get a chance to do this kind of work for a facility.

[@dlwertz89]

Thanks so much for this video. I never installed an light fixtures. I bought a house and got a new fixture for my office. This video will be very helpful.

[@HouseImprovements]

You're welcome!

[@caryluu]

I'm planning to replace an old ceiling light and this video is making me feel more confident about being able to do it myself. Thank you!!

[@carlosmorales9467]

I love the way how you explain the steps. Thanks man

[@debbielwilliamson8546]

Thanks for a great video! I'm attempting to change out 2 ceiling lights. This video was very helpful! You were not in a rush and took time to explain things well. Thank you 😊

[@jeffj318]

I like changing out the old fixtures with LED slim lights maybe 12" or 15". Amazon has one that I like made by BLNAN which has a remote for changing the light color and the intensity plus some other cool features. Good for 30,000 hours.

[@AhJodie]

You always do a great job with everything you show us, thank you.

[@joelvisentin475]

Thanks for the video and your thick Canadian prairie accent is making me homesick!

[@diannehalper]

TY! We did the job by ourselves and your instructions were of immense help and piece of mind!

[@notsiwelc]

Thanks for the demo. It's exactly what I searched for help with the fixtures that I'm replacing.

[@andrenettagalloway8427]

I have not done this in years, but this video...helped a lot..most of these vids are seemingly for show and move too quickly...this one was very detailed.

[@joanseibenick3435]

I’m feeling brave now. Going to try to do this myself. Thanks!

[@kimberlybailey111]

Nothing in my house works as it should. These videos are so helpful. Thank you!

[@thekarladoll]

Thank you for this video! I'm going to Home Depot straight after work to buy new fixtures and install them.

[@juancarlosmontes]

Very informative, thank you! You did a great job narrating your actions, giving instruction and whoever operated the camera did a superb job as well. Again, thank you.

[@HouseImprovements]

Thank you very much!

[@EhEhEhEINSTEIN]

Very helpful, thank you. Off to find whatever video you did on replacing outlets as well, plugs basically fall out of some if you look at them wrong..

[@sheaboutcha]

Very helpful... this new house I just move in. Have a bunch off different light fixtures throughout the house. Now I can match them

[@javierforty11]

Boy I feel dumb. Just needed the last 2 minutes of this vid. Spent forever trying to find a video that just explains how the globe of this new light works! One is spring loaded!! First time changing a lightbulb in new house. Couldnt get to it.

[@amandaphillips2936]

Thanks. Paused it at 9:50 and with the confidence of an 8 year old boy hyped up on sugar, went off to start flipping switches on my breaker panel until I figured out which one I needed. Less than half an hour later, after scrounging for the needed tools (which included a butter knife as I was too lazy to continue looking,) I have a new fixture in my bathroom and it looks a thousand times better.

[@ChanningAyers]

Opening up that fresh box like you did your button up shirt- lol! We peep the crisp folds

[@ld2588]

lol I didnt even notice until you said that then i laughed

[@love8hate501]

Lol nice

[@jorgegonzalez-ju9km]

Gotta look good for the camera

[@Rexxis-Arcturus]

Came here to say this, shirt new as the light fixture, lolololol.

[@pj6208]

😂😂😂😂 no doubt. He’s crispy

[@jasondowns940]

As always Shannon, you are the greatest of all time!

[@OhShootKid]

Thanks! I just installed a pot rack with light fixture thanks to your video 😄

[@michiganabigail]

Thank you! I just changed my light fixtures for the first time ever, all thanks to this video!

[@Gipsymom]

Thanks for the clear instructions. PS. Nice to see that your shirt is so new that the fold creases are still there :)

[@HouseImprovements]

Haha, yup, should have ironed it .

[@michaelcritchlow4373]

Man thanks a lot . Moved into my first house and it needed some little work . I know stuff like this i can do . 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@loganhatch]

How's the new house coming along? any projects completed or in the pipes? Closing on our first house in less than a month and know I have about 5-6 light fixtures to change!

[@ismelltrouble7266]

I just finished. Great video. Thank for having a camera man. Nice zoom everything👍

[@katoloniable]

Tried of waiting on my electrician/ handy man to fit me into his schedule.. I have three light fixtures and dimmer switches sitting on my tabled. Nice video but something tells me I might mess up. I will just watch your videos and learn

[@randomname9758]

Perfect for my situation even though the video's 8 years old. Thanks OP wherever you are now. 👊

[@HouseImprovements]

still here and posting new content .

[@randomname9758]

@@HouseImprovements Subscribed !!👊

[@sweetiestgirl]

Thank you so much for the videos, I learned a lot for being a beginner at home maintence :) your very talented and great!

[@jimmytwotimes4328]

Stazor Gaming yummy.

[@elviskastrat7265]

These old light fixtures are such a pain in the ass sometimes this videos great

[@callidawkins85]

thank you , also that shirt looks brand new

[@mccardz208]

Thanks for the advice. Cheers from Ontario! 🇨🇦

[@dianecelento4974]

Great job! Clear, easy to understand, and to the point.

[@erickmoreno6349]

Thanks i needed the help for this. Was busting my head trying to figure this out last night

[@cullenharrison6117]

Thank you, my neighbor just asked me if my husband could help, but he doesn’t know how to. So I wanted to learn for myself, and now I feel confident to help her! ❤️ Plus I’ve always wanted to learn anyways!

[@kreem4852]

Best video I've seen on the subject but I wish you showed how to install a ground wire

[@marilynmitchell907]

really good, nice and simple description. Thank you!

[@utahdan231]

Thank you very much . I just got the ceiling fixture and waiting for a bright day to install it. Your explanation is wonderful.

[@HouseImprovements]

Glad it was helpful!

[@utahdan231]

@@HouseImprovements An update. I did it. Some technical issues with mounting bracket but I did it. Not easy for 70 years old woman . Thank you very much for your very helpful video.

[@HelenKerins]

Great tutorial!! I'm ready to change my light fixtures!!

[@kittyvenven]

Thank you so much. Your videos are great. I’ll be installing our new lighting myself.

[@emmanuelel-badawi5970]

Right down to business with steps, my kinda tutorial video!

[@raysilvestre4489]

Ceiling lights

[@spidgeb3292]

Simple and confidence inspiring. I can do this! Thank you for your straightforward and helpful instruction.

[@thessyjewell9316]

Thanks for explaining simple things, like the ground wire connection, that most people breeze through.

[@HarpsichordHymnsTimRemington]

Very helpful video - thank you for creating it. This is something I need to do and this explanation of the entire process is excellent.

[@KyrieEleison7]

Excellent Canadian with an excellent how to video! 👍🏽

[@lumbraproductions]

Thank you so much!! I'm about to change the lights to my mom's house. Thank you again for this straight forward explanation.

[@donnarehrig5808]

Excellent camera shots, close ups and explanations on an actually situation. Thanks for the input.

[@cutterroddy5031]

Simple and straight to the point. Thanks man great video !!

[@Ravenex2]

Nice video, I'm gonna be using these babies going forward, thanks!

[@lindaopenchowski8965]

Nice job! Short and sweet and to the point! Thank you!

[@jeremy7932]

Thank you for the video! I wasn’t sure about the ground wire part so that was very helpful

[@litedesign82]

It's nice to know that even Shannon struggles to hold the weight of the light and tighten the wire nuts at the same time.

[@spud7378]

Great video as always. But as an electrician you missed on important step!!! Double check with a tester to prove isolation and the correct breaker.

[@ytesr]

What is isolation?

[@celestegreene7055]

The video was very helpful, but what kind of wire do I use for the grounding wire, and where and how do I attach it? Thanks.

[@bmfitzgerald3]

Excellent question, as awesome as Shannon's videos are, he didn't really detail that one for us!

[@Boc3phu5]

There is no ground wire from the box in my fixture either. I grounded it to the ground location Shannon mentioned. I could not find a ground wire and didnt know how to bring one down like he did.

[@koonsie1987]

Thanks for the video, im a new homeowner and want to switch out a couple light fixtures now i know how to

[@HouseImprovements]

glad to help

[@MusiqTruth]

Subscribing. Unsure what the unLikes are about, but this video is straight to the point, clear and is helping me get my confidence up to change out these light fixtures in my home. Thanks Shannon!

[@HouseImprovements]

Thanks for the sub!

[@blueandbanana]

Watching issues that you’ve come across helps us, too. Thank you!

[@HouseImprovements]

I'm so glad!

[@shavonegranville6004]

this dude helps me with so many DIY projects. you are the man!

[@HouseImprovements]

Thanks Shavone!

[@nancyvallen7580]

Thanks for explaining this project so clearly.

[@stunningcactus978]

Such a helpful video. Amazing. Thank you!

[@TwOnEightt]

Hey Shannon! Really loving your videos. Because of you i've been able to have the confidence to work on electrical work in my home. Before i do something, I always see if you have it covered first

[@irenetruong424]

Thank you so much for sharing. Would you please let me know the brand and model of the ceiling lamp that you install

[@cristinalacoste2062]

Great video! Thank you very much! I think I'll try to replace a fixture. Wish me luck!

[@marycourtney4454]

Appreciate the help with the updated type of ceiling fixture!

[@Kai-fp3kd]

EXTREMELY helpful and very thorough, thank you!!!

[@bpiche82]

Thanks for the video. It saved me from calling an electrician for such an easy job.

[@israelarredondo9957]

Excellent video man. Doing this tmrw!

[@missisabelle5835]

Thank you for your videos, very well explained and very useful!

[@iqjump123]

Thank you, your video helped me to replace my old light fixture.

[@AgeRealz]

The Bob Ross of home improvment.

[@simonsupersad1722]

thanks! nice video even after all these years, just helped me change 5 of them

[@nl9296]

I just tried to change my bedroom light fixture. I noticed there were only 2 (black and white) wires in the ceiling socket. There was NO ground wire. Is it ok to install the fixture anyway without connecting the ground wire?

[@omorganstudios]

Thanks...could not figure out how to take globe off a similar fixture😁😁👍👍 bought one of your stickers...

[@HouseImprovements]

Fantastic! Thank you!

[@freddygonzalez1607]

Wow, I just saw your video and this just helped me with what I thought we going to be a major project and turned it into a minor and rather easy one thank you

[@jeffj318]

I like changing out the old fixtures with LED slim lights maybe 12" or 15". Amazon has one that I like made by BLNAN which has a remote for changing the light color and the intensity plus some other cool features. Good for 30,000 hours.

[@DetroitFishigan]

Thanks for this video 🙂 because of you i was able to do all 3 of my lights in my rooms 🤝🏼 thanks again buddy 🍻.