Why do the glass light bulbs in my ceiling keep separating from their metal base and falling down?

Question

I recently moved. On a few occasions, the glass bulb portion of the light bulbs in my ceiling pot lights have dropped out of the ceiling. The bottom metal part of the light bulbs remain screwed into the pot light. I have never seen this before and am wondering if it indicates an electrical problem.

Answer 1

If this is happening often, I suggest removing all of the bulbs and replacing them with a quality name-brand bulb. Maybe a previous owner bought some of the bulk "el-cheapo" bulbs just to fill the sockets.

As long as you are replacing bulbs, replace the ones that stay on for longer than ten or fifteen minutes with fluorescent bulbs. These bulbs produce less heat and use less electricity. If the bulb is only on for a few moments each time, then do not spend the money on the fluorescent replacements, as you gain no appreciable savings.

You need to consider this problem as very dangerous. What you describe might lead to someone receiving an electrical shock or worse.

Good luck!

Will D
Enterprise AL
http://www.notagz.com


Good luck!

Answer 2

Maybe the lights are low voltage dc system and you are trying to put in 110 volt ac bulbs for replacement ???
Make sure what the light fixture in your ceiling is the correct voltage and get the correct type bulbs...

Answer 3

I agree, Wild D has the answer. However, if you're not going to go with fluorescent make sure you have the correct wattage bulb. You may have 100w in a 60w fixture and generating too much heat.

Answer 4

Quit buying the cheap bulbs and get GE or Sylvania. Have never had a problem with them.

Answer 5

The bulbs are either really cheap or they are getting to hot. This happening once in while is normal, all of the time is not.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Will D has the right answer, but also check for vibration in the attic, maybe caused by an A/C unit there or an attic vent fan not properly secured

Answer 8

Were they made in China? Or do you have ghosts? They are very special light bulbs...

Answer 9

Cheap Chinese bulbs. You get what you pay for.