Bright, even task lighting for Findlay kitchens, bars, and workshops
Under Cabinet Lighting Installation Findlay OH Done Code-Correct
Under Cabinet Lighting Installation Findlay OH gives you bright, even light exactly where you chop, read, and work. We handle hardwired and plug-in fixtures, dimmers, and dedicated circuits for homeowners across Hancock County. If your old pucks flicker or half the strip is dead, we also do under cabinet lighting replacement in Findlay. One visit, clean wiring, no drywall mess left behind.
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What's included
What Our Under Cabinet Lighting Service Includes
Every job starts with a walkthrough and a flat quote. From there, the scope depends on your cabinets and your panel. Here is what we handle on a standard install, and what we treat as an add-on when the existing wiring will not support it.
Fixture Mounting and Leveling
We mount LED strips, puck lights, or linear bars level and evenly spaced, usually 1 to 2 inches back from the cabinet front edge so light lands on the counter instead of your eyes.
Hidden Wiring and Termination
Romex cable gets fished through the cabinet cavity, stapled tight, and terminated with wire nuts inside a junction box. Transformers get tucked behind a toe kick or inside a cabinet, out of sight.
Switch and Dimmer Wiring
We install the wall switch or LED-compatible dimmer, set the low-end trim so the lights do not flicker, and test the full range before we call the job done.
Circuit Check and Breaker Work
We test the existing circuit under load with a multimeter. If it cannot carry the new lighting, we add a dedicated circuit and land a correctly sized breaker in your panel.
Cleanup and Walkthrough
Drop cloths come up, dust gets wiped, and we walk you through the switch and dimmer settings. You see the finished lighting before we pack the truck.
Service overview
Under Cabinet Lighting Installation Findlay OH
Under Cabinet Lighting Installation Findlay OH means mounting fixtures to the underside of your upper cabinets, then feeding them power through a switched circuit, a plug-in transformer, or a hardwired junction box. We run Romex cable or THHN wire through the cabinet cavity, secure it with cable staples, and land it on a proper circuit breaker. LED strips, puck lights, and linear bars all get the same treatment: level mounting, hidden wiring, and a switch that actually sits where your hand expects it.
Most Findlay homes we walk into have the same story. The kitchen was remodeled in the 90s, the counter is dark by 5 p.m. in winter, and the only light comes from a single ceiling fixture. We install under cabinet lighting Findlay homeowners can use every day, and we fix the loose wiring connections and overloaded circuits that make old fixtures flicker. If you have been searching for under cabinet lighting installation near me Findlay, this is the page.
How we workWe verify the cause, compare realistic options, and confirm the repair before we leave.
The service timeline
How Our Installation Process Works
The process flexes to the condition, but these checkpoints keep decisions clear.
Walkthrough
We look at your cabinet layout, count the runs, and check what circuit is available. A voltage tester and circuit breaker finder tell us whether the existing kitchen circuit can carry the new load or needs a dedicated circuit. Takes about 20 minutes.
Plan and Quote
You get a flat price before we start. We decide fixture type, color temperature, switch location, and whether the feed comes from an existing outlet, a new dedicated circuit, or a plug-in transformer. No surprises on the invoice.
Rough-In Wiring
We kill power at the panel, run Romex cable through the cabinet cavity, and drill clean pass-throughs. Cable staples keep everything tight. If we are adding a circuit, we land a new breaker in your Square D, Eaton, or Siemens panel.
Fixture Install
Fixtures get mounted level and evenly spaced, usually 1 to 2 inches back from the cabinet front edge. We strip and terminate with wire strippers and wire nuts, then tuck the transformer out of sight. Dimmer switches get wired and tested on the spot.
Test and Clean
We power up, check every fixture, test the dimmer through its full range, and verify the circuit holds under load. Drop cloths come up, drywall dust gets wiped, and we walk you through the switch before we leave.
Tools & methods
Tools and Methods We Use
Purpose-built equipment, used by trained technicians, so the job is done accurately the first time.
Klein Tools wire strippers
Clean, correct strip lengths on Romex and THHN wire so terminations are tight and code-compliant.
Fluke multimeter
Verifies voltage, continuity, and load on the circuit before and after the lighting install.
Voltage tester and circuit breaker finder
Confirms power is off at the fixture and identifies exactly which breaker feeds the kitchen circuit.
Fish tape and cable ripper
Pulls cable through finished cabinet cavities without cutting extra holes in your walls.
GFCI tester
Checks kitchen counter receptacles near the sink while we are already in the cabinets.
Cordless drill and hole saw
Drills clean pass-throughs in cabinet gables and toe kicks for the lighting feed.
Use cases
When Findlay Homeowners Call Us
These examples show how the service framework adapts rather than forcing every call through one repair.
Basement Bar Gets Task Lighting
A finished basement bar in Liberty Heights had no lighting over the counter. Bottles and glassware sat in shadow, and the only switch was across the room. → We installed a linear LED bar on a dedicated circuit with a switch at the bar. The full counter is lit, and the new breaker is labeled in the panel.
Halogen Pucks Replaced With Cool LEDs
A College Hill home had 1990s halogen pucks that scorched the cabinet bottoms and pulled 160 watts per run. Two of the six fixtures had already burned out. → We removed the halogens, repaired a loose connection, and installed LED strips drawing under 20 watts per 8-foot run. Cabinet bottoms stay cool and every fixture works.
Problems we solve
Problems We Fix With Better Kitchen Lighting
Most under cabinet lighting calls start with a symptom, not a wish list. Something flickers, something trips, or something is just too dark to work under. Here is what we run into most in Findlay.
Flickering or strobing under cabinet lights
We open the junction, tighten or re-terminate the connections, and swap in an LED-compatible dimmer. Then we test the full range and confirm the flicker is gone before we close up.
Kitchen breaker trips when the lights come on
We do a load calculation, then run a dedicated circuit for the lighting if the existing one is maxed out. You get a labeled breaker and lights that stay on.
Old halogen pucks cooking the cabinet bottom
We replace the halogens with LED strips or bars that draw under 20 watts per 8-foot run. Same brightness, almost no heat, and a much lower electric bill.
Dead outlets on the same circuit as the lights
We trace the circuit with a voltage tester, find the break, and repair the connection. Then we verify every outlet and fixture on the run works before we leave.
Pricing process
What Under Cabinet Lighting Costs in Findlay
$350 - $900 for a standard kitchen install; $150 - $400 for a single-run replacement
Number of cabinet runs
One run is a quick job. Four or five runs mean more cable, more fixtures, and more time on the ladder. Each additional run adds roughly $80 to $150 depending on length and fixture type.
Hardwired vs plug-in
Plug-in strips are cheaper up front but leave a cord and a transformer visible. Hardwired jobs cost more because of the cable run, junction box, and switch work, but they look better and last longer.
New circuit needed
If your kitchen circuit is full, adding a dedicated line and breaker adds $250 to $500 depending on the run length from the panel. It is the right call when the existing circuit is already loaded.
Customer reviews
What Findlay Customers Say
★★★★★
“Our 1940s kitchen had one ceiling light and a dark counter. The crew ran a new circuit, installed LED strips under four cabinets, and put in a dimmer. They fished the wire without tearing up the walls and cleaned everything before they left. The counter is finally usable at night.”
★★★★★
“I had tried a plug-in strip myself and it flickered constantly. They traced it to a loose connection and an overloaded circuit, ran a dedicated line, and hardwired the whole run. Solid light, no flicker, and the switch is right by the doorway where I wanted it.”
★★★★★
“We needed under cabinet lighting before hosting family. They quoted a flat price, showed up when they said, and finished in one afternoon. The 4000K strips look clean against our backsplash, and they checked the kitchen GFCIs while they were here. No surprises on the bill.”
How much does under cabinet lighting installation cost in Findlay OH?
Most Findlay jobs land between $350 and $900 in 2026, depending on run length, fixture type, and whether we need a new dedicated circuit. A simple plug-in LED strip on one cabinet run sits at the low end. Hardwired fixtures with a dimmer and a new circuit push toward the top. We quote flat before we start.
Can you install hardwired under cabinet lights in Findlay?
Yes. Hardwired is what we recommend for a permanent kitchen. We run Romex cable through the cabinet cavity, land it in a junction box, and feed it from a switched leg or a new dedicated circuit. You get one wall switch instead of a transformer plugged into an outlet above the counter.
How long does under cabinet lighting installation take in Findlay?
A single-run LED install takes two to three hours. A full kitchen with three or four runs, a dimmer, and a new dedicated circuit runs four to six hours. We finish in one visit in almost every case, and we test the dimmer through its full range before we pack up.
What type of under cabinet lighting is best for Findlay kitchens?
For most Findlay kitchens, a 3000K to 4000K LED linear bar or strip on a dimmer is the sweet spot. It throws even light, draws under 20 watts per 8-foot run, and does not cook the cabinet bottom the way old halogens did. Puck lights work in tight corners; linear bars win on long runs.
Related services
Related Electrical Services
New Circuit Installation
Under cabinet lighting often needs its own circuit when the kitchen circuit is already loaded. We run a new dedicated line from the panel to the cabinet run so your lights never share a breaker with the microwave.
Electrical Rewiring
If your Findlay home still has cloth-wrapped or aluminum branch wiring, adding fixtures can expose bigger problems. We rewire the affected kitchen runs before installing under cabinet lighting so the new work sits on sound wire.
Whole Home Rewiring
Older Findlay houses sometimes need a full rewire before any new lighting goes in. We map the whole system, replace failing runs, and bring the panel up to code so under cabinet lighting is a small addition, not a patch.Ready when you are
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