You can replace standard light bulbs with LED bulbs yourself, but replacing hardwired fixtures or doing LED retrofits is safest with a licensed electrician. The most common hiccups come from dimmer incompatibility and wiring differences between old fixtures and LED drivers.
C&T Electric LLC regularly performs LED upgrades and retrofit installs, so we check circuit capacity, select compatible dimmers, and verify grounding before energizing. We handle these upgrades for many homes near Our Town, so matching components to avoid flicker or buzz is routine for us. A quick rule from the field: if a fixture has more than two wires or ties into a dimmer or multi-switch, it usually deserves a pro’s eyes.
Call an electrician if any of the following apply:
- You’re adding a new location, moving a box, or need a dedicated circuit.
- The light is on a dimmer, 3‑way, or smart control.
- It’s low‑voltage, landscape, or uses an external driver/transformer.
- You see flicker, buzzing, tripping breakers, or heat after install.
Always turn off the breaker and verify power is off before touching any fixture wiring.
Updated: 2026-06-25
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