How To Change A Light Fixture?

Turn off the power at the circuit breaker

Verify the power is off with a voltage tester

Remove the old fixture cover or shade

Unscrew the fixture from the mounting bracket

Support the fixture while disconnecting the wires

Disconnect the wire nuts from the black, white, and ground wires

Remove the old mounting bracket if needed

Install the new mounting bracket

Connect the new fixture wires to the house wires

Match black to black, white to white, and ground to ground

Secure the wire connections with wire nuts

Tuck the wires into the electrical box

Attach the new fixture to the mounting bracket

Install bulbs and any glass or decorative parts

Turn the power back on at the breaker

Test the new light fixture

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