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Electrical

Inspect Light Fixtures and Bulbs

EASY30 minElectricalPart of Winter Maintenance

Why It Matters

Flickering or buzzing fixtures can indicate loose wiring that creates fire risk. LED upgrades also cut your lighting energy by 75%.

Quick Guide

  1. 1

    Gather your tools and materials

    You'll need: Step stool. Materials required: LED bulbs.

  2. 2

    Perform the inspect light fixtures and bulbs

    Check all light fixtures for flickering, buzzing, loose connections, and replace burned-out bulbs with LED equivalents. Safety note: Turn off light switch before changing bulbs.

  3. 3

    Verify and clean up

    Check that the work was completed correctly and clean up your workspace. If fixtures with scorch marks or persistent buzzing, consider calling a professional.

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Tools & Materials

Tools

  • Step stool

Materials

  • LED bulbs