How To Replace A Ceiling Light Fixture

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  • Опубликовано: 1 янв 2025

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  • @dianalynn0909
    @dianalynn0909 Год назад +91

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

  • @oliveratherton8138
    @oliveratherton8138 11 месяцев назад +20

    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.

  • @bsam7065
    @bsam7065 2 года назад +141

    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
    @davidmartineziii4663 7 лет назад +522

    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
      @ttnnaples8060 5 лет назад +21

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

    • @love8hate501
      @love8hate501 5 лет назад +3

      Nice, u gave motivation

    • @122willman
      @122willman 5 лет назад +6

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

    • @jorgegonzalez-ju9km
      @jorgegonzalez-ju9km 4 года назад +1

      I hear u David

    • @suzetteroberts9072
      @suzetteroberts9072 3 года назад +4

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

  • @NotoriousS-fv2uq
    @NotoriousS-fv2uq 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for sticking right to the point and simplifying the instructions. I’m a single mom, and changed my very first light fixture after watching your video. Thank you!

  • @naiyalexic
    @naiyalexic 4 года назад +231

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

    • @chococatvega1865
      @chococatvega1865 4 года назад +3

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

    • @jayq3387
      @jayq3387 3 года назад +3

      I'm in the same boat right now

    • @megoncle
      @megoncle 3 года назад +4

      Same! That's why I'm here!

    • @BarbRetson
      @BarbRetson 2 года назад +2

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

    • @guadalupecaceres5245
      @guadalupecaceres5245 2 года назад +1

      Same here

  • @whitness11
    @whitness11 Год назад +2

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

  • @CalvaryTreeHomestead
    @CalvaryTreeHomestead Год назад +8

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

  • @DeniseMckenzie-qm6kl
    @DeniseMckenzie-qm6kl Год назад +20

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

  • @Superherosolution
    @Superherosolution 6 месяцев назад +2

    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!

  • @tacomageorge1
    @tacomageorge1 4 года назад +4

    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

  • @LaoTzudonym
    @LaoTzudonym 2 года назад +2

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

  • @debbielanning8086
    @debbielanning8086 6 лет назад +38

    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!

  • @luanahaigood278
    @luanahaigood278 2 года назад +31

    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 RUclips university and learn to do it myself

  • @nipawe
    @nipawe 2 года назад +20

    Thanks for helping nogla with his light

  • @SirJosephZhou
    @SirJosephZhou Год назад +2

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

  • @chubbrock659
    @chubbrock659 3 года назад +4

    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!

  • @markfrank0924
    @markfrank0924 9 лет назад +28

    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
      @lisaletto7337 5 лет назад +1

      This is the best one I found too.

  • @ozarkmtn1
    @ozarkmtn1 6 лет назад +10

    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.

  • @amandaphillips2936
    @amandaphillips2936 Год назад +1

    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.

  • @dlwertz89
    @dlwertz89 4 года назад +3

    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.

  • @MusiqTruth
    @MusiqTruth 3 года назад +2

    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!

  • @CrystalMcNair
    @CrystalMcNair 8 лет назад +102

    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!

  • @montanawhite5699
    @montanawhite5699 3 года назад +225

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

    • @filohivalutuavao4654
      @filohivalutuavao4654 Год назад +5

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

  • @andrenettagalloway8427
    @andrenettagalloway8427 2 года назад

    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.

  • @caryluu
    @caryluu Год назад

    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!!

  • @0neIntangible
    @0neIntangible 5 лет назад +3

    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.

  • @spreckrosekrans667
    @spreckrosekrans667 4 года назад +18

    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.

  • @jasondowns940
    @jasondowns940 3 года назад +2

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

  • @cullenharrison6117
    @cullenharrison6117 Год назад +2

    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!

  • @diannehalper
    @diannehalper 8 месяцев назад

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

  • @utahdan231
    @utahdan231 3 года назад +1

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

    • @HouseImprovements
      @HouseImprovements  3 года назад

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @utahdan231
      @utahdan231 3 года назад +2

      @@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.

  • @juancarlosmontes
    @juancarlosmontes 2 года назад +9

    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.

  • @debbielwilliamson8546
    @debbielwilliamson8546 2 года назад +8

    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
      @jeffj318 2 года назад

      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.

  • @HenzPlayz2002
    @HenzPlayz2002 Год назад +3

    This helped me fix my Elgato wifi light. Thanks

  • @celestegreene7055
    @celestegreene7055 5 лет назад +17

    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
      @bmfitzgerald3 4 года назад +3

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

    • @Boc3phu5
      @Boc3phu5 3 года назад

      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.

  • @joelvisentin475
    @joelvisentin475 4 года назад +1

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

  • @EhEhEhEINSTEIN
    @EhEhEhEINSTEIN 2 года назад +1

    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..

  • @Dcthetruth85
    @Dcthetruth85 9 лет назад +6

    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.

  • @matthewmeinung6602
    @matthewmeinung6602 2 года назад +1

    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. 😆

  • @Shilo2020
    @Shilo2020 Год назад +1

    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!

  • @TBIhope
    @TBIhope 4 года назад +1

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

  • @kimberlybailey111
    @kimberlybailey111 Год назад

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

  • @joanseibenick3435
    @joanseibenick3435 2 года назад +1

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

  • @donnarehrig5808
    @donnarehrig5808 3 года назад +1

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

  • @emmanuelel-badawi5970
    @emmanuelel-badawi5970 6 лет назад +76

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

  • @ChanningAyers
    @ChanningAyers 6 лет назад +142

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

    • @ld2588
      @ld2588 6 лет назад +11

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

    • @love8hate501
      @love8hate501 5 лет назад +1

      Lol nice

    • @jorgegonzalez-ju9km
      @jorgegonzalez-ju9km 4 года назад +4

      Gotta look good for the camera

    • @Rexxis-Arcturus
      @Rexxis-Arcturus 4 года назад +8

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

    • @pj6208
      @pj6208 4 года назад +2

      😂😂😂😂 no doubt. He’s crispy

  • @randomname9758
    @randomname9758 2 года назад

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

  • @mccardz208
    @mccardz208 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for the advice. Cheers from Ontario! 🇨🇦

  • @carlosmorales9467
    @carlosmorales9467 7 лет назад +11

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

  • @elviskastrat7265
    @elviskastrat7265 3 года назад +1

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

  • @KyrieEleison7
    @KyrieEleison7 3 года назад +2

    Excellent Canadian with an excellent how to video! 👍🏽

  • @lumbraproductions
    @lumbraproductions Год назад

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

  • @ismelltrouble7266
    @ismelltrouble7266 6 лет назад +3

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

  • @shavonegranville6004
    @shavonegranville6004 8 лет назад +2

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

  • @callidawkins85
    @callidawkins85 4 года назад +16

    thank you , also that shirt looks brand new

  • @sheaboutcha
    @sheaboutcha 6 лет назад +1

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

  • @OhShootKid
    @OhShootKid Год назад

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

  • @notsiwelc
    @notsiwelc 9 лет назад +3

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

  • @thekarladoll
    @thekarladoll 5 лет назад +2

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

  • @worrylessnless6222
    @worrylessnless6222 Год назад +1

    Where in thr world did that ground addition connect to in the ceiling? Just any spot on the ceiling metal cover we choose?...

  • @willmahan4161
    @willmahan4161 Год назад +1

    So you have one end of the ground connected to the light, what is the other end of the ground connected to? Just tapes to a random spot on the eletrical box?

  • @michaelcritchlow4373
    @michaelcritchlow4373 4 года назад +6

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

    • @loganhatch
      @loganhatch 4 года назад +1

      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!

  • @marycourtney4454
    @marycourtney4454 3 года назад

    Appreciate the help with the updated type of ceiling fixture!

  • @dianecelento4974
    @dianecelento4974 4 года назад +3

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

  • @HelenKerins
    @HelenKerins 4 года назад +2

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

  • @spidgeb3292
    @spidgeb3292 Год назад

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

  • @cutterroddy5031
    @cutterroddy5031 3 года назад +2

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

  • @JG1235
    @JG1235 Год назад

    Good and straight to the point. Easy instructions and information.

  • @iqjump123
    @iqjump123 3 года назад

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

  • @thessyjewell9316
    @thessyjewell9316 Год назад

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

  • @lindaopenchowski8965
    @lindaopenchowski8965 3 года назад +1

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

  • @blueyes8654
    @blueyes8654 2 года назад +1

    Shannon great informative video, by the way you look sharp in that nicely pressed shirt 👍

  • @kreem4852
    @kreem4852 Год назад +1

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

  • @simonsupersad1722
    @simonsupersad1722 Год назад

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

  • @blueandbanana
    @blueandbanana 3 года назад

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

  • @bethstephan9554
    @bethstephan9554 6 лет назад +6

    Thanks Shannon. I absolutely love every home improvement video that I've watched from your channel. I have learned so many helpful tips!

    • @jeffj318
      @jeffj318 2 года назад

      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.

  • @nancyvallen7580
    @nancyvallen7580 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for explaining this project so clearly.

  • @koonsie1987
    @koonsie1987 8 лет назад

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

  • @HarpsichordHymnsTimRemington
    @HarpsichordHymnsTimRemington 2 года назад +2

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

  • @AhJodie
    @AhJodie 10 лет назад +11

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

  • @omorganstudios
    @omorganstudios 4 года назад +1

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

  • @whittler3358
    @whittler3358 4 года назад +1

    Great advise for the novice ! Simple n easy

  • @JustMaxAsh
    @JustMaxAsh Год назад

    Im gonna keep this video in mind, in case something happens, thanks!

  • @donmcwhorter9210
    @donmcwhorter9210 Год назад

    Thanks I am changing out the exact spring l type lighting fixture. Thanks you made it so much easier for me

  • @TwOnEightt
    @TwOnEightt 6 лет назад +8

    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

  • @DetroitFishigan
    @DetroitFishigan 2 года назад

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

  • @katoloniable
    @katoloniable 2 года назад +1

    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

  • @cherylblum626
    @cherylblum626 2 года назад

    Thank you for showing me how to do this! I'm grateful that you made this video. :)

  • @bpiche82
    @bpiche82 5 лет назад +2

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

  • @nl9296
    @nl9296 2 года назад +1

    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?

  • @Kai-fp3kd
    @Kai-fp3kd 2 года назад

    EXTREMELY helpful and very thorough, thank you!!!

  • @dpakbhardwaj
    @dpakbhardwaj 3 года назад

    Thanks Shannon....This was quick and easy

  • @ColemanRyan
    @ColemanRyan 8 лет назад +3

    That was great. I just broke the glass globe in my bathroom fixture, and they don't make a replacement anymore -- so this was a wonderful video. Very easy to understand!

    • @HouseImprovements
      @HouseImprovements  8 лет назад

      glad to have been helpful

    • @jeffj318
      @jeffj318 2 года назад

      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.

  • @Tsundere-exe
    @Tsundere-exe 2 года назад

    Thank you for this video do it myself type mom here..and you made this easy!

  • @litedesign82
    @litedesign82 2 года назад

    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.

  • @jeremy7932
    @jeremy7932 2 года назад

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

  • @freddygonzalez1607
    @freddygonzalez1607 3 года назад +2

    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
      @jeffj318 2 года назад

      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.

  • @dannojdrsm511
    @dannojdrsm511 3 года назад +1

    Questions I have pop corn radiant heater system on my ceilings with no light in 2 rooms I would like to install ligths on the ceilings of this rooms... Is it possible to do it without damaging the radiant/wires from it ? Any help is really appreciated thanks ✌

  • @darrent2478
    @darrent2478 6 лет назад

    Hey Shannon - yet another great video! Thanks.