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When your fluorescent light flickers or makes a loud and annoying hum, a degrading ballast is the cause. Replacing a ballast is different than replacing a light fixture. However, buying a ballast can be expensive, so consider pricing a brand-new fixture for comparison.
To safely replace the ballast in your fluorescent light, turn off the lamp, remove it, and check the voltage of the feed wires with a voltmeter. Then, use a nut driver to unscrew the nut holding the ballast in place and install the replacement ballast.
This guide provides instructions for replacing a fluorescent light ballast and may not reflect different florescent light fixture designs. Intermediate multimeter knowledge is recommended to safely measure and confirm voltage, rewire the ballast, and remove electrical components from the ballast.
Stop fluorescent lights from flickering and humming with a new ballast. https://www.familyhandyman.com/electrical/fluorescent-light/how-to-replace-a-fluoresc...
Replacing a fluorescent light ballast is easy to do, and much cheaper than replacing an entire light fixture. Watch this video to learn how to replace a fluorescent light ballast in...
Faulty fluorescent light fixtures may be due to a bad ballast. Replacing one is an easy DIY project, requiring less than one hour of work.
Replacing a fluorescent light ballast is a simple process that can help restore the functionality of your light fixture. Whether you’re experiencing flickering lights or a complete light failure, replacing the ballast can often solve the problem.