Recessed Lighting Installation in Douglassville, PA: 16 Wafer Lights Replace Two Chandeliers

A Douglassville client contacted Thomas Edison Electric about a light fixture that was not working and an interest in upgrading their home lighting. They wanted to explore adding recessed lights to their kitchen ceiling.

The client had a non-functioning light fixture and was looking to modernize their lighting throughout multiple rooms. They initially inquired about installing recessed lights in the kitchen but were open to a more comprehensive lighting upgrade.

During the consultation, the service expert walked through the home with the client to develop a game plan for the recessed lighting installation. The team identified that the existing chandeliers in the kitchen and dining room could be removed and their junction boxes used as power sources for the new recessed lights. For the living room, power would need to be drawn from an existing switch.

The service expert presented three options for the recessed lighting project, ranging from kitchen only to a full upgrade covering multiple rooms.

• Recessed lights in kitchen

• Recessed lights in kitchen, dining rm, living rm (the client chose this one)

• Recessed lights in kitchen, dining rm

The client chose to install recessed lights throughout the kitchen, dining room, and living room, totaling 16 fixtures. The work was completed over two visits. The team removed the existing chandeliers in the kitchen and dining room, tapped into those junction boxes for power, and installed blank covers at the original fixture locations. In the living room, they ran new wiring from the switch to power the recessed lights. All 16 recessed wafer light fixtures were installed and tested to confirm proper function.

• Removed existing chandeliers in kitchen and dining room

• Installed blank covers at original chandelier locations

• Tapped into existing junction boxes for power to new lights

• Ran new 15 amp circuits in concealed areas for living room lighting

• Installed 16 recessed wafer light fixtures across kitchen, dining room, and living room

• Tested all fixtures to confirm proper operation

Recessed lighting provides clean, even illumination that works well in the open floor plans common in Berks County homes. By using existing junction boxes where possible, the installation minimizes the need for extensive new wiring while still delivering a significant lighting upgrade. This type of project can make living spaces feel brighter and more modern without major structural changes.