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Page 09 — Bathroom & Fixtures

How to Replace Your Bathroom Light Fixture

Replacing a bathroom light fixture is straightforward and most homeowners can complete it in under an hour. Kill the power at the breaker first — not just the wall switch.

New Light Fixture
Choose a bar-style vanity light or center-mount fixture that fits your existing electrical box.
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Non-Contact Voltage Tester
Confirms the power is dead before you touch any wiring.
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Screwdriver Set
Removes the old fixture and installs the new mounting bracket.
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LED Bulbs
Install LED from the start. They last years and run cooler than incandescent.
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1
Turn Off Power and Remove Old Fixture

Kill the breaker. Verify with a non-contact tester. Remove the canopy, disconnect wire nuts, and take down the old mounting bracket.

2
Install New Bracket and Wire

Attach the new bracket to the electrical box. Connect black to black, white to white, ground to ground. Secure with wire nuts and give each a firm tug.

3
Mount and Test

Tuck wires into the box. Secure the canopy. Install bulbs. Restore power and test.

When to Call an Electrician

If you find more than three wires in the box, aluminum wiring, or any signs of burning or melting, stop and call a licensed electrician.

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