How do you keep cold air from coming through recessed lights?

If your recessed fixtures are “IC” rated but they aren’t airtight, you can curb air circulation around and through them with loose-fill or batt insulation. Stuff the insulation into the gaps between the canister and ceiling and pile insulation on top of the fixture.

How do you stop a recessed light from drafting?

To stop these drafts, you must install light caps over those recessed housings that do not allow you to cover them with insulation. You can also install recessed housing gaskets between the ceiling and the trims to further draft-proof both IC and non-IC (insulated ceiling or non-) recessed fixtures.

Can you cover LED lights with insulation?

Insulation can be installed and completely cover LED fittings with an “IC” rating for maximum effectiveness. LED light bulbs last much much longer than incandescent bulbs saving you money & frustration. LED lights are more energy efficient than incandescent, halogen or CFL bulbs.

How can I insulate can lights without attic access?

Your best option is to caulk the can’s rim to the ceiling drywall and then replace the bulb with a drop-in LED replacement. These things are self-contained units that seal off the air leakage paths themselves, and you can caulk them to the housing too for extra assurance.

Can LED recessed lights be covered with insulation?

IC (insulated contact) rated recessed lights can be safely used without the risk of overheating, even if they’re covered by insulation. Even though they run cooler than other lightbulbs, LED recessed lights do still need to be IC rated.

How do you seal can lights from the inside?

You can stem the flow of air (and money) by air sealing your light fixtures from the inside with just a roll of painter’s tape, a can of spray foam insulation, and a tube of painter’s caulk.

Can you put insulation over LED recessed lights?

Answer: While LEDs run much cooler than incandescents, their electronic components and external heat sinks do get quite hot; you would still need to keep the insulation away from your fixtures. You could hire an electrician to replace each fixture with a sealed one rated for insulation contact (IC).

Can you cover IC rated lights with insulation?

A can light that has an IC rating can be safely installed in a ceiling with insulation. Usually IC rated lights have a 75- 100 wattage capacity, meaning that as long these lights don’t consume more than 100 watts, IC rated lights will lessen the risk of overheating and a potential fire.