How to Replace an Old Bathroom Vanity Light

If you are looking for an inexpensive way to change the look of your bathroom you should consider replacing the vanity light. It is one of the cheapest ways to enhance the appearance. There are several different styles of lights on the market and switching out the light is something that you can easily do yourself.

How to Replace an Old Bathroom Vanity Light

1. Locate the breaker for the light and turn it off.


2. Remove the light bulbs, glass shades and the screws that are holding the hardware for the light in place.


3. Remove the wires from the junction box and disconnect the leads of the light from the wiring to the house.


4. Remove the mounting bracket of the old fixture from the junction box.


5. Use the mounting screws to attach the new bracket to the junction box.


6. Carefully connect the leads from the new light fixture to the house wiring. Remember to connect white wire to white wire, black wire to black wire and the copper wire to the green ground screw. 


7. Use a piece of external tape to wrap around the wire nuts. This is done to ensure they will stay in place.


8. Slowly feed the wires into the junction box.


9. Place the new fixture on the mounting plate.


10. Use the nuts that came with the fixture to secure it into place.


11. Install the light bulbs and turn the circuit breaker "on".