Check the ends of the fixture for metal components holding it in place.
Removing fluorescent light in kitchen.
Remove lens or diffuser panel from light.
If you have circline fluorescent light bulbs in your kitchen the cover will likely be a spring loaded ceiling light fixture.
Push the cover up with your thumbs and pull your fingers towards you to lift the edge of the cover up and over the edge of the accessory.
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.
If it s plugged in you can simply unplug it but if it s hardwired follow this procedure.
Remove the cap or tab on the light if your fixture has it.
How to remove the wrap around the cover of a fluorescent lamp place your thumbs on the bottom of the cover and your fingers on the top inside edge of the cover.
With one hand supporting the cover use your other hand to pinch and loosen the clips until the cover is completely free.
Turn off power at circuit breaker box.
Hold the fixture s cover in place then attempt to slide the cap or tab off with your free hand.
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Use pliers to twist the locknut on the end cap counterclockwise until it pops off.
The screws took a hex bit if your drill doesn t have a matching bit these are fairly inexpensive.
Remove lamps or bulbs.
I am pretty sure a large percentage of houses built in the late 80s and early 90s have a large fluorescent fixture in the kitchen.
Unlike today s light fixtures fluorescent light fixtures are large bulky and appear difficult to remove but using the correct removal method will ensure that you safely remove the old fixture.