Collection: Retrofit LED Can Lights (Bulb Replacements)

A retrofit LED can light, often called a recessed light conversion kit, is an all-in-one LED module designed to install directly into your existing recessed housings. This is the most cost-effective way of upgrading your recessed lighting — replacing recessed can lights and their inefficient bulbs with a single, energy-efficient LED unit that replaces both the old trim and the bulb.

Project Matcher: Is a Retrofit Kit Right for You?

• I have an old bulb/trim to replace: You need Retrofit LED Can Lights (screw-in modules for existing cans).
• I have an empty hole (New Build): You need New Construction Housings.
• I have shallow ceilings or obstructions: You need Canless Wafer Lights.

Benefits of a Retrofit LED Can Lights Upgrade

Upgrading to a retrofit LED can lights system offers immediate, noticeable benefits:

• Massive Energy Savings: Instantly reduce your lighting energy consumption by up to 80% by replacing hot-burning incandescent or halogen bulbs with an integrated LED that lasts for 25,000-50,000 hours.
• Modern, Seamless Look: An LED can light replacement provides a clean, updated look. The all-in-one trim and baffle cover the old can's interior, eliminating gaps and creating a modern, high-end appearance.
• Superior Light Quality: Get instant-on, flicker-free light. Unlike old bulbs, a retrofit recessed lighting kit allows you to choose the exact color temperature you want, from a warm, cozy glow to a crisp, productive daylight.

Choosing the Right Size & Style for Can Lights

• 6-Inch (Standard): The most common size for general illumination in living rooms and kitchens.
• 4-Inch (Task): Perfect for focused lighting over counters or in smaller bathrooms.
• Gimbal Retrofits: Choose an adjustable kit to direct light toward artwork or to compensate for sloped ceilings.

Recessed Lighting Color Temperature Guide

Choosing the right Kelvin (K) rating ensures your replacement light provides the proper atmosphere and prevents the room from looking "too yellow" or "too blue".

How a Can Light Conversion Kit Works

Installation is simple, requires no special tools, and can be done in minutes:

1. Remove Old Trim: Pull down your existing trim and remove the old lightbulb.
2. Screw in Adapter: Most recessed light LED replacement kits come with a standard E26 (screw-in) adapter. Simply screw this adapter into the socket inside the can.
3. Connect & Install: Plug the adapter's wire into the new LED retrofit trim. Squeeze the torsion springs together, slide the unit into the can, and push it up until the trim is flush with the ceiling. The springs will hold it securely in place.

Find Your Recessed Light Conversion Kit

Don't put up with old, inefficient lighting. Upgrading is fast and easy with our full selection of recessed lighting and retrofit recessed lighting kits. We carry all common sizes, including 4-inch and 6-inch, to fit your existing housings. If you're unsure which LED can light replacement is right for you, call our experts at 855-303-0665.