Turn Off Power at Circuit Breaker

What happens in this clip

Proceed to your home's main circuit breaker panel. Locate the circuit breaker that controls the light fixture you intend to replace. Flip the breaker to the 'OFF' position. Return to the light fixture and confirm that the light is no longer receiving power by attempting to turn on the light switch. This critical step ensures your safety during the installation process.

Goal: Safely de-energize the light fixture circuit.

About the full video

This video provides a comprehensive guide on how to safely replace an existing flush mount light fixture with a new one. The process covers essential safety steps, including disabling power, removing the old fixture, installing a new mounting bracket, making correct electrical wiring connections (hot, neutral, and ground), and finally, installing the new fixture and testing its operation.

Step 1 of 7: Turn off power to the light fixture

Go to your home's electrical panel and identify the circuit breaker that controls the ceiling light fixture you will be working on. Flip the breaker to the 'OFF' position. This is a critical safety step to prevent electric shock.

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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 (this video)
   • 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
   • 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