LED Lighting Retrofits
Commercial LED Lighting Retrofits & Ballast Bypass in Seattle
Convert failing fluorescent fixtures to LED: ballast bypass rewiring, Type B LED tubes, and 2x2 LED panels for stores, pharmacies, and offices across King, Snohomish & Pierce counties.
Request an LED QuoteStop chasing ballasts
In older stores and offices, fluorescent ballasts fail one at a time. A tube flickers, a row goes dark, and each service call fixes one fixture until the next one goes. A ballast-bypass LED retrofit removes the part that keeps failing: we rewire each fixture to power "Type B" LED tubes directly from line voltage. The fixture stays, the ballast goes, energy use drops, and future maintenance is a simple tube swap.
We diagnose before we quote. On a typical first visit we test bulbs, sockets, ballasts, and wiring across the affected area, then recommend the most cost-effective fix: relamp, replace a ballast, bypass for LED, or replace the fixture with an LED panel.
LED retrofit options
Type A, Type B, or Type A+B: which LED tube?
Type A tubes plug into the existing ballast: easy, but the ballast can still fail. Type B tubes bypass the ballast entirely: a little more labor up front, but the most reliable long-term. Hybrid A+B tubes work either way, so they suit a store where some ballasts are fine and others have failed. For most commercial fixtures with aging ballasts, we recommend Type B.
Recent LED retrofit work
A few examples (client names withheld):
Pharmacy, Everett — 15 fixtures, 60 tubes
Rewired 15 front-of-house fixtures to bypass ballasts and installed 60 LED tubes, eliminating the part that kept failing.
Pharmacy, Kenmore — sales floor and receiving
Repaired and rewired 12 T8 fixtures for LED and installed 34 new tubes across the front of house and receiving area.
Retail store, Bellevue — diagnose, then convert
Two hours testing every component of the front-of-house lighting, then ballast bypass and LED relamping on four fixtures.
Commercial space, Shoreline — 2x2 panel at 12+ ft
After an assessment visit and written report, replaced a failed 2x2 LED panel and fluorescent tubes in nearby fixtures.
Licensing note: retrofits and repairs are on existing circuits. New circuits, panel work, or anything requiring an electrical permit is coordinated with a licensed electrical contractor. See also commercial lighting & electrical repair.
Related Services
Often handled on the same visit
Electrical & Lighting
LED retrofits, fixture repair, and lighting at height.
24/7 Emergency Repairs
Power out, leaks, broken glass, and envelope breaches.
Interior Construction
Drywall, ceiling tiles, FRP panels, and painting.
Safety & Compliance
Exit devices, emergency lighting, and trip hazards.
General Maintenance
The everyday commercial repair list in one trip.
Recent Projects
Case studies from real commercial work.
What Clients Say
“Appreciate your work! Thanks for being proactive.”
“Great service that I highly recommend! Clear communication throughout the entire process, keeping you in the loop on the why and the how of the work getting done.”
FAQ
LED Retrofit FAQ
We remove the fluorescent ballast and rewire the fixture so Type B LED tubes run directly on line voltage. The ballast, the part that keeps failing, is gone, and future maintenance is just a tube swap.
For fixtures in good physical condition, a ballast bypass is usually cheaper than new fixtures. Damaged or obsolete troffers are better replaced with LED panels. We recommend based on what we find.
Type B (ballast bypass) is the most reliable long-term. Type A reuses the ballast. Hybrid A+B tubes work either way and suit stores where only some ballasts have failed.
Yes. Work at height is usually done before opening or after hours so the sales floor stays usable.
Yes. We test bulbs, sockets, ballasts, and wiring first so you only pay to fix the real problem.
Our workmanship carries a 90-day warranty, and LED tubes and panels carry their manufacturer warranties.
Yes. We work through facility maintenance companies on multi-store programs and document each location with photos.