Remove existing light fixture — Remove Existing Fixture
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How to Hang a Chandelier in a Two-Story Foyer · Step 2 of 9
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With the power confirmed off, proceed to remove the existing light fixture. For the fixture shown, this involves unscrewing a decorative ball or finial at the bottom of the glass dome. Carefully remove the glass dome to prevent it from falling and breaking. Then, unscrew any light bulbs from their sockets. Locate and loosen the mounting screws that hold the fixture's base to the ceiling electrical box. Once loosened, the fixture should come down, revealing the electrical wiring. Disconnect the wires by unscrewing the wire nuts from the black (hot), white (neutral), and bare copper (ground) wires. This allows for the complete removal of the old fixture.
Remove existing light fixture — Remove Existing Fixture
Part of project
How to Hang a Chandelier in a Two-Story Foyer · Step 2 of 9
In this video
With the power confirmed off, proceed to remove the existing light fixture. For the fixture shown, this involves unscrewing a decorative ball or finial at the bottom of the glass dome. Carefully remove the glass dome to prevent it from falling and breaking. Then, unscrew any light bulbs from their sockets. Locate and loosen the mounting screws that hold the fixture's base to the ceiling electrical box. Once loosened, the fixture should come down, revealing the electrical wiring. Disconnect the wires by unscrewing the wire nuts from the black (hot), white (neutral), and bare copper (ground) wires. This allows for the complete removal of the old fixture.