Read on to learn more about light bulbs burning out fast should be investigated and fixed quickly.
Light bulbs can not burn forever, but in reality, incandescent light bulbs have an average lifespan of about 1,000 hours. Based on your usage of eight hours a day, a bulb should last roughly around four months. Compact fluorescent light bulbs are intended to last longer, but this isn’t always the case. If you’ve replaced bulbs recently and the lifespan does not seem to be all that it should be, the cause might be in the fixture itself or elsewhere within the circuit. Read on to learn more about light bulbs burning out fast should be investigated and fixed quickly.
Fluctuating and High Voltage
Light bulbs typically burn brighter and burn out more quickly if the supply voltage to your home is too high. Test for voltage at a standard electrical outlet, using a voltage or multi-meter tester. Make sure you know how to do this safely because the power will be on. If a test reveals that voltage that is higher than 125 volts, have an electrician look for the issue, or contact the electric utility provider for some recommendations.
Excessive Fixture Vibrations
Excessive fixture vibrations can cause light bulbs to burn out. A good example of this is ceiling fans with a light fixture. When a fan blade becomes unbalanced, the fan begins to shake, causing vibrations that jiggle the bulb filament, which shortens the lifespan. The same problem is common with light bulbs in garage door openers. Consider rough-service bulbs with heavy-duty filaments that withstand vibrations much better.
Wrong Types of Light Bulbs
Compact fluorescent light bulbs are known for quickly going bad. CFLs are commonly touted to have a lifespan of around 10,000 hours, but might last only around 3,000 if switched on and off multiple times a day. Switching to LED light bulbs that are more efficient, last longer, and do not contain mercury like CFL light bulbs is a smart decision.
Loosened Connections
When a light bulb is loosened in the socket, it could flicker on and off. Tightening the bulb in the socket might fix the issue. Another problem might be a loosened wire connection where the circuit wires connect to your fixture. Habitually loose connections, either at the socket or with wire connections, can burn out the light bulb fast.
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