Turn off the breaker controlling the light circuit.
Remove fluorescent light fixture in kitchen.
Remove the cap or tab on the light if your fixture has it.
Remove the fixture mounting screws with a nut driver or phillips screwdriver.
Learn how to remove a kitchen fluorescent light cover.
With one hand supporting the cover use your other hand to pinch and loosen the clips until the cover is completely free.
Plus the kitchen is so much brighter.
When you see the side by sides it is even more amazing of a transformation.
Check the ends of the fixture for metal components holding it in place.
Hold the fixture s cover in place then attempt to slide the cap or tab off with your free hand.
If it s plugged in you can simply unplug it but if it s hardwired follow this procedure.
Of course eventually we painted the cabinets installed a glass tile backsplash and stained the island and ended up with a practically brand new kitchen.
It will replace this brass light fixture i gave a 0 makeover a while back.
When you re doing a fluorescent light fixture repair whether or not you re removing the entire fixture or just the ballast you have to disconnect the ballast from power.
The type of screw head will vary depending on the mounting screws used during the installation of the light.
The bottom of the dome may also have a nut that loosens to release the cover.
And the new light fixtures is one of my favorite parts.
Use pliers to twist the locknut on the end cap counterclockwise until it pops off.