Change a spotlight

Follow our simple guide to changing a spotlight without any hassle.

With so many different types of spotlights and fittings, changing a bulb can be quite confusing. If you’re not sure of which bulb type to use, you can always take your old one to your local DIY store.

How to change a spotlight

  1. Make sure the light switch is off.
  2. Isolate the fuse - locate your fuse box and turn off the light trip switch.
  3. Ensure you can safely reach the bulb, ideally with a step ladder.
  4. Let the bulb cool to room temperature before you handle it.
  5. Look for the metal ring around the light bulb, then squeeze the brackets together to release the ring, and then pull the bulb out.
  6. Replace the bulb by lining up the pins and pushing the new bulb up to click it in place.
  7. Pop the metal ring back on and secure it in place.
  8. Check it works by switching the trip switch back on and turning the light switch on.