What is the red wire in a ceiling light kit?

• <div><p>Most ceiling light fixtures only have a black, white, and green wire, but in some cases, you’ll also find a red wire in the box. This is a second hot wire, like the black wire, and is included for ceiling light kits that have a fan.</p></div>

Is it safe to use old lamps?

• <div><p>It’s usually safe to use old lamps, but you should check the components first for signs of damage, including fraying wires, damaged wire insulation, and loose wire connections.</p><p>If you're unsure of a lamp’s age or have an antique lamp, it’s a good idea to have a lamp repair technician rewire it. This investment will ensure the electrical components are safe to use, reducing the risk of an <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-an-electrical-emergency.htm">electrical emergency</a>.</p></div>

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We highly recommend this team. They replaced our entire chimney and wood stove last fall, and we’ve enjoyed the new setup all winter. The chimney system they installed is far safer and more efficient than what we had before. Their staff is professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely easy to work...
Advanced Chimney Techniques Inc
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Reviewed in August 2025
Noah and Crew actually built a Pole Barn for me. It’s 30’x48’ with attic trusses. They did an amazing job, it’s actually so nice I wish we didn’t cover it in tin metal! Perfectly square and amazing craftsmanship. Noah is very talented and trustworthy. I will most definitely be using him for...
Borntrager's Roofing and Construction
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Reviewed in January 2024
Ask to purchase and new wood stove from them and have them install it. They visited the house and said no problem. Then disappeared never to be seen again. If they didn't want to do it they should have said so. Called and ask about it only to be misled. I would advise staying away from this...
CONTROLLED AIRE
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Reviewed in December 2022
Awesome business and staff. Did a great job installing new windows.
Continental Siding Supply, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2020
I should have known when they shorted the new foundation for the expansion by a foot that we were in trouble. They had to cantilever over the foundation to get the right dimensions for the expansion. They damaged our driveway and promised to repair it when the project was done. We had to buy...
Midwest Renovation LLC
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Reviewed in February 2020
They came and looked at the crack and told me that they didn't do that kind of work. That they wanted to install a sump pump to drain off the water. When I said that I didn't want that expense for a minor problem so the inspector left. Nice guy but I didn't have them do any work and I don't know...
Foundation Recovery Systems
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Reviewed in November 2019
all went well, had weather delays but no fault of installer, kept me informed on when they would start and kept his word. all done cleaned up and looks great, good for another 50 years...…(50 yr shingles) no problems on rehiring them to do more work.
Expert Roofing & Exteriors LLC
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Reviewed in November 2016
Randolph Development made an estimate on materials and labor, and the final cost was very close to the original estimate. The completed work improved the look of the porch. The company installed two sets of french doors for us last year, and we are pleased with the work.
Randolph Deveolpment
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Reviewed in June 2015
We had a very AWESOME experience with Air & Water Solutions! It started with Rodney working with our schedule to view the job. <br /> The compressor on the old A/C was blown so we were with out A/C until the new unit was installed. We got several bid and theirs was the lowest They installed a...
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Reviewed in October 2014
.Work was very professional and equipment meets all the standards I requested. ED Hancock came out after his crew completed installing and fine tuned system for proper settings of thermostat and all controls. <br /> I highly recommend Hancock for all your HVAC service. <br />
Hancock Refrigeration & Heating
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Chandelier Installation questions, answered by experts

LED lights are certainly more energy-efficient, using 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs—this can help you save on your utility bills during what is an already expensive holiday season. In addition, LED lights last much longer than incandescent bulbs, about 25% longer. That said, they are also a bit more expensive than incandescent Christmas lights, and emit a bluish hue which some people don't like, compared to the golden glow of an incandescent bulb.

Pendant lights make a worthy addition to your home lighting, and you can find them in almost every style. The average cost to install a light fixture is $550, and labor is the highest cost. You can DIY a light fixture replacement in an afternoon and save a couple of hundred dollars, depending on the fixture. If you’re not confident working with electrical components, an electrician in your area can easily install your pendant lighting for you.

A ceiling light will usually have two or three wires: black, white, and sometimes green. Black wires are positive, or hot, while white wires are negative, or neutral. The green wire is the grounding wire.

When you’re wiring the light, connect black to black, white to white, and green to the grounding screw.

Most ceiling light fixtures only have a black, white, and green wire, but in some cases, you’ll also find a red wire in the box. This is a second hot wire, like the black wire, and is included for ceiling light kits that have a fan.

It’s usually safe to use old lamps, but you should check the components first for signs of damage, including fraying wires, damaged wire insulation, and loose wire connections.

If you're unsure of a lamp’s age or have an antique lamp, it’s a good idea to have a lamp repair technician rewire it. This investment will ensure the electrical components are safe to use, reducing the risk of an electrical emergency.

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