How to Install Modern Ceiling Lights

Installing modern ceiling lights will make your house look way better. This tutorial will show you how to change out old ceiling lights with new modern ones. And you'll do it without getting shocked or dropping the light on your head!! Both of which have happened to me (in the not too distant past).

*** Electrical work is dangerous. So please turn off the electricity to your lights at the circuit breaker or fuse box before doing anything else. You should also use a voltage detector to check that the wires in the light's junction box are not live or have electricity running through them. Voltage detectors, in my humble opinion, should be in everyone's tool box. They are less than $20 and can save your life. Once you're sure the electricity is off you can start your project. ***

Check out my video for all the details and a step-y-step guide.

#newlighting #modernlighting #diyelectrical

0:00 Intro
0:23 Turning off the power at the circuit breaker
0:35 Preparing the old light fixture
1:58 Inspecting the old wiring
2:38 Unwiring and removing the old fixture and mounting bracket
3:52 Installing the new mounting bracket
4:55 Wiring the new light fixture
7:49 Mounting the new fixture

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[rotikapada]

Excellent Illustration of Steps provided during the Video . I have attempted all various techniques and failed at, Watched too many different You tube Videos of Installing Ceiling Light Fixture and still Failed UNTIL I watched your Video and came thru a Eureka moment. My Ceiling Power Outlet is similar to the one you have shared in this video and tears of Joy are flowing thru my eyes at the moment after understanding what I should have done correctly to get the New Ceiling Light Fixture to work with my Electrical Outlet in the ceiling. I was connecting 2 Black Wires with the Red Hot wire and the Switch ON/OFF was not working. Watching your video I learned that the 2 Black wires should be simply capped OFF and returned back into the Electrical Outlet. Thank you so much for Sharing .

[moshehturner]

I was frustrated for a while trying to put my bathroom fixture up to the point i was going to pay someone to compete the job until i seen this video and it worked. THANK YOU!

[pamelapelkey]

I did it!! Great video! I've been waiting for an installer for a week or so but got tired of waiting, saw this video and replaced my own bathroom ceiling light. Thank you!!

[cccobby]

Was about to hire an electrician because I could not figure it out. Scoured the internet and could not find anything until I saw this video!! Thankyou so much!!

[FightBadBehavior]

Awesome video! So many videos showing, "connect black to black. connect white to white" YAWN. Finally a video that shows how to deal with a RED wire! Oh, and my new light fixture manufacturer's written instructions weren't helpful either :-( But then, JEFF TO THE RESCUE! Thanks so much!

[davespark]

tape trick is a great tip! i've been trying to hold it up with my head. lol

[phyllo]

Thanks! Your video gave me the confidence needed to tackle an electrical project I thought I couldn't handle. Very simple. The actual light fixture was harder to assemble than the actual electrical part.

[vschramiam]

Thanks so much ! We had to search the web to figure out why there was a red wire and what we needed to do with it. This video helped perfectly!

[tishaa.z.]

I want to THANK YOU, I purchased a new home and several of the rooms have the plate cover over the ceiling and we have to use lamps through out the house I went to Lowe's and I purchased a ceiling light and I asked my husband to put it up this weekend I watched your video and decided to give it a try. I PUT THE CEILING LIGHT UP AND IT I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE LOOK ON MY HUSBANDS FACE WHEN HE GETS HOME

[LS-ihyf]

I'm glad i watched this before I buy a light fixture 😂 I'm def not ready

[RudeWon]

Thanks for sharing !! Was of great help !! I knew nothing about wiring at all and had to install ceiling ligth for my parents and took me 10 mins tops ;)

You made my day and theirs !

[ericka]

Thank you so much!! This was my very first light fixture installation and I was stuck on how to mount the fixture to the ceiling. I completed the second installation in 15 minutes. Thanks again!

[lovingatlanta]

👍😍Thank you!! Bless you. I had no one to call and I needed to know this info. I’m hanging a light fixture myself. BLESS YOU !!🤗💞🤗

[brendao.]

How did you know that the red wire was hot and connected to the black wires on the fixture, and not the black wires in the ceiling?

[rkgsd]

Great demo. I'm planning on upgrading to LED ceiling lights that look similar to these. The prices have really come down on LED fixtures. Built in bulbs that pretty much last for life.

[jessamyngordon]

Thanks! You saved us the cost of an electrician!

[uasivideovue]

I always confused the ground wire but this video I can see clearly...thank you

[RollinRobert]

Very helpful video, thanks. I bought that same fixture today at Lowes. Now to install.

[stephiluttrell]

I am a DIYer and have replaced several light fixtures. The trouble I have is getting those screws through the keyhole. You made it look so easy. How do you know which set of holes to put the screws in and do you have any tips to share on lining the screws up for the keyhole?

[andyt]

I took forever on the first try. Was trying to install the bracket and light fixture same time and was frustrated because I couldn't see the junction box holes. I realized how stupid I'm after watching this video. Installed the mount to junction box and just pushed the fixture up the long screws as shown in the video. I didn't even use the tap but that's a neat trick. Thanks for the video