Install the New Bulb

What happens in this clip

Take the new light bulb and carefully screw it into the socket by turning it clockwise until it is snug. Do not overtighten, as this can damage the socket or the bulb.

Goal: Insert and secure the new light bulb

What's used

Tools

• New Light Bulb
• Halogen bulb
• Incandescent bulb

About the full video

This DIY project demonstrates how to safely replace a dead light bulb in a recessed pot light fixture. The process involves carefully pulling down the fixture, removing the old bulb, screwing in a new one, and reinstalling the fixture back into the ceiling.

Step 4 of 7: Install new light bulbs

Take your new light bulbs and align the base of each bulb with an empty socket. Gently screw each bulb clockwise into its socket until it is snug. Do not overtighten, as this can damage the bulb or the socket.

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Every video in How to Remove a Ceiling Light Cover to Change the Bulbs

1. Step 1: Turn off power to the light fixture

   • 0:50–1:05 Turn Off Power at Circuit Breaker
   • 0:47–0:52 Turn Off Power at Circuit Breaker
   • 0:03–0:05 Shut Off Power to the Circuit

2. Step 2: Remove the light fixture cover

   • 1:50–2:38 Remove Old Light Fixture Glass Cover and Bulbs
   • 1:03–1:50 Remove Light Fixture Cover
   • 0:17–0:23 Remove Light Bulb Cover and Bulbs

3. Step 3: Remove old light bulbs

   • 0:34–0:50 Unscrew Old Bulb
   • 1:50–2:05 Remove Light Bulbs
   • 0:38–1:04 Remove the Old Bulb

4. Step 4: Install new light bulbs

   • 1:15–1:30 Install New Light Bulb
   • 1:04–1:12 Install the New Bulb (this video)
   • 0:26–0:31 Install the New Light Bulb

5. Step 5: Reattach the light fixture cover

   • 6:11–6:23 Replace the Fixture Cover
   • 0:57–1:08 Reinstall Dome Light Cover
   • 0:55–1:09 Install the Light Cover

6. Step 6: Restore power to the light fixture

   • 10:35–10:39 Restore Power and Test the New Fixtures
   • 2:59–3:02 Restore Power
   • 2:11–2:21 Restore Power and Test

7. Step 7: Test the light fixture

   • 9:22–9:55 Restore Power and Test
   • 8:04–8:19 Restore Power and Test
   • 2:47–2:52 Test New Light Fixture