How To Replace A Bathroom Light Fixture

Installing new vanity lighting will complete the look of your new bath vanity project.
How to replace a bathroom light fixture. Use a circuit tester or turn off the power to the whole house to ensure that all the wires in the box are dead. To replace a ceiling light fixture follow these steps. Place the wall switches for the fixtures in the off position.
Attempt to pry the light fixture from the springs by pulling down with your hands. Switch the circuit off. The light fixture will hold itself in place as you change the bulb.
Let s get to it. The biggest differences are the positioning and decorative features. Replacing bathroom light fixtures is nearly identical to replacing or installing a light in any other room.
Turn off power to the old fixture. If you cannot remove fixture with your hands use the flathead screwdriver or razor knife to pry it off by sliding it under the mouth of the metal collar and prying down. This 1980s light fixture was making this bathroom look very dated.
Turn off the power. View more installation videos from our bathroom vanity series including how to install a bath. Use a circuit tester to verify the power is off.
The vast majority of bathroom light fixtures have 3 wires with which to connect to a circuit. This project guide will show you just how easy it is to install new vanity lights or bathroom sconces in your home. Before replacing a light fixture check your electrical circuit panel to locate the circuit breaker control for the room where you ll be working.