How to Replace a LED Recessed Light in 30-Seconds If you need to replace a LED recessed light, it's easy to do yourself. Here's how...
How-to & DIY, LED Recessed Lighting
45 Years!?
Regardless of expected lifespan, LED recessed lights are electronic devices, so it’s inevitable that a certain percentage of them will fail before they’re supposed to. If this happens, you may find yourself needing to replace one. The good news is it’s fairly simple to do. If you don’t have a ladder, or you have tall ceilings, then you may need to hire a professional. Otherwise, follow the steps below and watch me remove and replace one in 30-seconds.
1. Pull the trim down a few inches.Get you finger nails between the ceiling and trim and pull down evenly.2. Squeeze the "V" springs and remove the light3. Unplug the old light4. Plug-in the replacement light5. Squeeze the "V" springs together and slide them in-between the hooks in the can6. Apply even pressure to push the light up against the ceilingAll done!
Andrew Schmitz
Hello, I’m Andrew. I'm a lighting contractor in Southern California who specializes in residential recessed lighting. I run this website to help homeowners who are interested in recessed lighting, and also for my fellow electricians and contractors who install them. « PreviousNext »
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