Recessed Lighting Installation
If you’re researching recessed lighting for your home, you probably want two things: a clean look and lighting that feels “right” every day. This page explains what matters before cutting any holes, what affects price, and how Farashi Electric installs recessed lights so they dim smoothly, sit flush, and don’t turn your ceiling into a patchwork project. If you’re comparing options across electrical services los angeles providers or looking for a residential electrician los angeles to handle lighting the safe way, you’re in the right place.
What Recessed Lighting Changes
Recessed lights (often called can lights) can make a room feel brighter and more open, especially in kitchens, hallways, and living rooms. The goal is even, comfortable light without harsh glare, visible trim gaps, buzzing dimmers, or random flickering. If you’ve ever walked into a room where the lighting feels “clinical” or “spotlight-y,” that’s usually a layout or compatibility issue, not a “more lights = better” problem.
Thinking about recessed lighting in Los Angeles?
Farashi Electric installs, replaces, and troubleshoots recessed lights with practical planning and clean finish— layout that feels even, trims that sit flush, and dimmer compatibility checked to avoid flicker or buzzing. Retrofit upgrades available when your existing cans are a good fit.
Call Farashi ElectricPlanning That Prevents Regret
Before installation, we focus on three practical decisions.
1) Placement and spacing
Good recessed lighting is mostly about placement. We plan around:
- where people actually sit or work (so light lands where you need it)
- TV viewing angles (to avoid reflections and eye strain)
- shadows on counters and mirrors (especially in kitchens and bathrooms)
This avoids the common mistake: lights aligned perfectly on paper, but awkward in real life.
2) Fixture type: new cans vs retrofit
If your home already has older recessed housings, an LED recessed retrofit installation can be a clean upgrade without rebuilding everything. If the existing housing is damaged, not suitable near insulation, or poorly wired, replacing it is usually the safer option.
3) Color temperature and beam spread
Most homes feel comfortable in a warm range (often around 2700K–3000K). Beam angle matters too: wide spreads work for general lighting; narrower or adjustable trims work better for art walls or specific zones.
Dimmers, Flicker, and “Why Is This Buzzing?”
This is the issue homeowners mention the most, and it’s very fixable when you treat it like a system.
Recessed lights with dimmer compatibility depends on:
- the LED driver inside the fixture
- the dimmer type (some LEDs want ELV-style dimming, others work with standard dimmers)
- minimum load requirements (especially when you install fewer fixtures)
Farashi Electric checks compatibility before finalizing hardware, then tests dimming behavior after install: low-end trim (how low it dims), stability, and whether multiple fixtures dim evenly together. If you’re currently dealing with flicker, uneven dimming, or lights that randomly shut off, it often falls under Recessed Lighting Installation & Replacement Services rather than “just swap the dimmer and hope.”
Cost to Install Recessed Lighting in Los Angeles, CA
If you’re searching “cost” online, you’ll see big ranges because homes are not identical. Instead of throwing a number that won’t match your ceiling, here’s what actually drives the Cost to install recessed lighting in Los Angeles, CA:
- Access above the ceiling: attic access is simpler than tight cavities or multi-story sections.
- How far the switch is from the lights: longer runs and new switch legs take more labor.
- Drywall condition and texture: clean cuts are easy; matching texture can be the time sink.
- New circuit needs: if the area is already heavily loaded, the safe answer may be a new circuit.
- Quantity and grouping: more lights can reduce per-light setup time, but grouping (zones) can add switching complexity.
If you want a usable estimate, we typically ask for a few photos (ceiling, attic access if any, existing switches) and a quick description of what you want the room to feel like.
Installation Day: What We Do
- Confirm layout in the actual room (not just measurements).
- Protect surfaces and cut clean openings.
- Run wiring and make connections with correct box fill, secure clamps, and proper grounding.
- Install fixtures flush so trim sits flat and doesn’t telegraph gaps.
- Test everything: on/off, dim range, and uniformity.
If you’re also planning other upgrades like house rewiring los angeles or general electrical repair los angeles, it’s smart to bundle decisions so your lighting plan matches your electrical reality.
Repair and Replacement
We help when:
- lights flicker or strobe
- trims don’t sit flush
- housings overheat or discolor the ceiling
- a remodel left behind questionable wiring
- dimming is inconsistent across multiple lights
This is included in our Recessed Lighting Installation & Repair Services in Los Angeles scope, whether it’s one problem fixture or a whole room that never felt right.
Related Lighting Projects
Some homes add recessed lights indoors and then realize the outside feels dark or uneven. If you’re improving curb appeal or safety, we also handle outdoor lighting installation los angeles and landscape lighting installation in los angeles. For offices and retail spaces, a commercial electrician los angeles can help plan lighting that’s comfortable for customers and practical for staff.
Our Completed Landscape Lighting Projects
Bahram Farashi
C-10 Licensed Electrician (CA Lic. #1102687) — 10+ years installing residential/commercial Electrical Services.
FAQ
Sometimes, but not always. LED fixtures have drivers, and some dimmers cause flicker, buzzing, or uneven dimming at low levels. The fix is matching the LED and dimmer type (and testing the dim range) rather than guessing. If your lights dim smoothly and don’t strobe at low brightness, you’re usually fine.
