I moved into a house last October and I have noticed some of the ceiling and bathroom light bulbs burn out fast. I am on my third time replacing some of them. Why is this happening?
2006-06-09 07:10:06 · 8 answers · asked by NightHowler 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You're probably using too high of watts in that light fixture.
2006-06-09 07:34:42 · answer #1 · answered by bee 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Definately agree with fluro bulbs-- they do cost more but mine have literally lasted YEARS-- and on 24/7-- I have 14 watt giving off 60 watt light. I'm very renewal and thrift minded. I would rather spend that money on a pedicure!
The point about the bulb being too strong for the fixture is also true-- and is a fire hazard.
good luck
2006-06-09 13:43:28 · answer #2 · answered by omajust 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poor quality lighting fixtures prevent the heat, created by the light bulb, from dissipating adequately and the bulbs burn out from the excessive heat.
2006-06-09 07:42:25 · answer #3 · answered by Idontcare 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HERE IS Another possible reason... TRUE STORY - -
Did you move from a dry climate to a humid area - Like FLORIDA
- I did.... AND The light bulbs burn out here in Miami 10 TEN Times faster than DRY Southern California ..
So do light switches,,,,, oh the humidity of it all....
2006-06-11 16:12:31 · answer #4 · answered by captbryguy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try using compact fluorescent bulbs they run cooler and will outlast regular bulbs by 5 or more times. they are also far more power efficient and will save you in the long run.
2006-06-09 12:14:41 · answer #5 · answered by Tom A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try switching to fluorescent light bulbs they last longer and they use less energy so you save money on your energy bill
2006-06-09 07:14:54 · answer #6 · answered by black_lotus007@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cheap lightbulbs then. they only last not long. next time buy the long lasting and more expensive lightbulbs. they last longer
2006-06-09 07:20:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you ever say "beetlejuice" out loud when you're in the bathroom ?
2006-06-09 07:13:23 · answer #8 · answered by el.tuco 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋