01 Feb Are your light bulbs burning out? – Here’s why
Light bulbs that continuously burn out for no apparent reason can become a very frustrating electrical problem for many people. Typically, most incandescent light bulbs have a lifespan of around 900 hours equaling to 4 months. Of course, your light bulbs life span depends on how long your light is on every day. A huge problem most of our customers face is light bulbs that burn out within weeks! – If you experience this problem it could be more than just a faulty light bulb. In this article ACCL Electrical will share with you the reasons of why your light bulbs are burning out!
Reasons why your light bulbs may be burning out:
Bulbs that vibrate:
A very common occurrence in ceiling fans is shaking and vibrating light fixtures. – If you notice your bulbs and light fixtures are vibrating or shaking it will shorten the lifespan of the light bulb filaments. To fix this you should switch to LED bulbs.
Light fixture connection:
Having a poor light fixture connection from a bulb being to tightly screwed in or to loose can cause the light to flicker or depress the metal connection tab at the bottom of the socket. -This will make the light burn out quickly. Being unsure about flickering light bulbs can be dangerous call your licensed electrician for information on how to proceed safety
Overheating bulbs:
A possible reason for your light bulbs burning out could be from an overheating bulb. This can happen when a light fixture is not insulated properly, or the light bulb is the wrong wattage for the fixture causing the bulb to burn to hot and burn out quickly. To avoid overheating bulbs make sure the light bulb you use matches the recommended wattage for the light fixture used.
High Voltage:
Noticing that majority of your light bulbs are burning out all around your home could be the cause of high voltage. To get this problem solved you should call a licensed electrician.
Contact Us:
Listed above are all the factors that may contribute towards light bulbs burning out to fast. Finding a solution to help your light bulbs last longer and for your own electrical safety contact ACCL Electrician!
If you would like to learn more about why your light bulbs keep burning out , or If you need to install Light fixtures, Receptacles, electrical panel, or electrical installation, wiring, for your home, kitchen and/or bathroom repair or new installation, please do not hesitate to contact the # 1 electrical contractor in Ontario, at www.acclelectrical.com. Or call us at 416-759- 8567, 905-448-5909, 1-866-701-8484.
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