@PhotoHokieNC @Coach McGuirk I am going to replace the fixtures and have them downstairs. I just need to take care of my sick wife first, then replace the fixtures. Should I just go with normal florescent bulbs, or can I put in LED bulbs? AI says I should not put in LED bulbs unless I want to by pass the ballest. If you all feel ambitious, link the correct 48 inch LED bulb from Amazon. ROFLOL AI: can you put an led bulb in a fluorescent fixture Yes, you can put LED bulbs in fluorescent fixtures, but you cannot simply screw in a standard LED. You must use specialty LED tubes and either plug-and-play them (if compatible) or rewire the fixture to bypass the internal ballast.There are three main options for upgrading:Plug-and-Play (Type A): These LED tubes are designed to work directly with your existing fluorescent ballast. You simply remove the old tube and click in the new LED. However, you must verify that your specific ballast is on the manufacturer's compatibility list, and keep in mind that when the ballast eventually fails, the lights will stop working.Ballast-Bypass / Direct Wire (Type B): This is the most popular and reliable option. You remove or bypass the old ballast and wire the fixture directly to the mains voltage (line to one end, neutral to the other). This eliminates the ballast entirely, so it will never fail or hum again.Plug & Play + Direct Wire (Type A/B Hybrid): These versatile tubes can be used with your existing ballast initially, and then rewired to bypass the ballast if the ballast fails down the road.