If you live in an older home, you know the challenges of low or insufficient lighting. You’ve probably invested in several lamps, added light kits to ceiling fans, and discovered some creative wiring in the process. LED retrofitting or new fixtures is the next step to dramatically changing the functionality and comfort of your home, and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune to do it.
Do any of these situations sound familiar?
• No lighting fixtures in the ceiling
• A ceiling fan with no light kit
• A room with a single dim light under a smoked glass cover
• Plaster ceilings and/or walls that complicate modifications
• Old track lighting that makes it feel like 1970
• A chandelier that flickers when someone walks on the floor above it
LED Retrofit and New Fixture Options
Lighting is often overlooked until aging eyes begin to strain or you’re ready to put your house on the market. Modernizing at any point can reduce energy consumption and maintenance while improving overall light quality. You can even add creative light features to your home that add both value and interest.
Basic Types of Modern Lighting Fixtures
• Recessed
• Surface Mount
• Pendant
• Under Cabinet
• Wall Mount
Some lighting upgrades are simple DIY projects. So, if electricity and wiring don’t scare you, you could give it a shot with a retrofit kit. But be aware that there are things you will only discover when the old fixtures are removed. You could run into frayed or inappropriately gauged wires or find yourself balancing on a chair for way too long holding a heavy ceiling fan over your head while trying to manage a giant tangle of wires.
We’d love the opportunity to do a quick inventory of your lighting needs and present solutions that meet your budget requirements. Our team of electricians are all certified with GA Power and ready to help you make a safe and lasting change to your home environment. You can easily Schedule Online to have a technician come out for a consultation.