Lighting Geelong

We all know that light bulbs eventually burn out, but we expect them to last a decent amount of time before they do.

Depending on the type of light bulb and how active it is will determine how long the lifespan can be.

For example, light bulbs that are regularly turned on and off such as a bedroom or toilet light will burn out quicker than a kitchen light.

But if you are experiencing a specific room that seems to burn out really fast, as in within a few weeks, then you could have a larger issue.

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Below are the 3 main reasons why your light bulb may be burning out too fast.

Reason 1

Connection issues

Connection issues are the main culprit as to why light bulbs don’t last very long. The connection is where the flow of electricity comes from the source to the light bulb itself.

If there is not a clean and strong connection then the flow will be hindered and uneven. This can cause flickering lights, sparking sounds or it can even short circuit the power to the entire house.

Here are a few examples of light bulb connection issues you may have:

Loose Connection -

The light bulb may not be properly connected and be loose. To check this first make sure the light is turned off at the wall.

Before you touch the light bulb you must understand they are extremely hot and should never be touched straight after they have been turned off.

You must either wait for the light bulb to cool down or you can use a towel or heat resistant gloves.

Once the light bulb is safe to touch you can check to see if there is a loose connection. If it is a Edison Screw type connection try screwing in the light bulb tighter.

Generally feel if the connection seems as tight as it should be and not wobbly.

Dirty Connection -

Over time dust can build up and cause connections to become corroded and dirty. This affects the connection and thus affects the flow of power from the source to the bulb.

You can check this by making sure the light is turned off at the wall and the bulb is safe to remove.

Once you have removed the bulb check the connection on both the light fixture and the bulb itself.

You can use a damp cloth to wipe off any dirt and dust from both the bulb and light fixture socket.

Always make sure the light is off at the wall and people in the house know not to touch the light switch until you are done.

PS! Whenever you are dealing with anything electrical, its always advised to contact your local electricians!

Reason 2

Too many Volts

This kind of issue would not only affect light bulbs but any devices or home appliances that are plugged in too. If the light bulb issue is spread throughout the home and not confined to one light bulb, then high voltage could be the cause.

When there are too many volts running through a light bulb, it burns brighter and hotter and this means it burns out faster. Because there is too much electricity flowing into the light bulbs, they are overheating.

If your light bulbs are burning out quickly throughout the home then you should contact a professional electrical company to come and take a look. They will be able to do a quick test to see if the voltage in your home's lighting is too high

Reason 3

Shaking and Vibrating

While you may be thinking ‘how can a light bulb shake or vibrate?’ there are unexpected reasons. Light fixtures that are attached to a ceiling fan receive a lot of vibration while the fan is on.

While this issue may only be noticeable during the summer months when the fan is more active, it is something to be aware of.

Another situation where light bulbs can receive vibration is near doors that open and close frequently. Garage doors are a good example of this, some garage doors are not installed correctly and send vibrations into the structure.

To solve this issue there are higher grade light bulbs that are more resistant to shocks and vibrating.

So whenever you suspect that one or more of your light bulbs are not standing the test of time, now you know what to look for