I thought it was just in the kitchen. so i changed all the bulbs in the kitchen, then happened in my bedroom, so i changed all the bulbs in there, so after about 40 bulbs in differant area's in the house, i decided to change ALL the bulbs in my house (roughly 80). now some of the new bulbs are burning out. Why does this keep happening? I live in an old two story house built in 1912. the basement was finished about 7 years ago and has all new wiring for down there. i thought it was because of the old wiring but the bulbs down there have been going out too. PLEASE, PLEASE help me. I'm in the dark on this one.
2007-03-16 14:15:33 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The problem you describe is most often caused by a poor grounding system. The neutral wire from the electric company's service is grounded at the utility pole, and then again at your house service panel. Your internal wiring is all bonded to this ground. If that bond deteriorates, or is in some other way made less effective, line-to-line voltages in the house may become quite high.
It would be a good idea to ask the power company to come out and check. That is usually a free service.
2007-03-16 15:45:33 · answer #1 · answered by Hank 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Light Bulbs Keep Burning Out
2016-10-04 05:55:05 · answer #2 · answered by kimiko 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it the correct wiring? (I had a old landlord that thought he could do his own wiring and put 220 in the kitchen which was to much and fried my microwave).
You could have the electric company come out to check or just call them.
I bought the new light bulbs that are spoz to last for 1000 hours and hmmmmm not doing it.
It could also be touching the light bulbs to much....that is why my bathroom bulbs were burning out faster...I was unscrewing them because I had a kitten that couldn't be out of the bathroom when we were not at home. They are lasting longer since she has grown and we don't touch the bulbs as much.
We have oils in our hands and that effects the bulbs.
If it istill a problem contact your local electric comany and ask them...they might have some tips too.
Please let us know!
2007-03-16 14:31:58 · answer #3 · answered by Amy A 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It seems to me that the voltage in your house is too high, causing the light bulbs to overheat and burn out prematurely. If you have an AC voltmeter or can borrow one, measure the voltage. It should be around 115-120 volts. If it is much higher than that, say 130-140 volts, your light bulbs won't last very long.
If your voltage is too high, or if you don't have a meter, call your power company to have them check it out. They can adjust the voltage at the distribution transformer on the utility pole.
2007-03-16 14:27:14 · answer #4 · answered by Tech Dude 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your voltage to the house might be too high. There might be a problem with the transformer at the street. Take a volt meter, make sure that in any plug in your house that you have approximately 110 to 120 VAC...volts AC. If it is either higher or lower, call your electric company.
2007-03-16 14:22:56 · answer #5 · answered by BUBBA~THE~POOCH 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I hope you aren't getting the cheapest bulbs possible? You might need a voltmeter to verify what your bulbs are being fed. Should be 108 to 126 volts AC.
Any unusual sources of vibration, say live close to train tracks or something?
2007-03-16 14:21:35 · answer #6 · answered by KirksWorld 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like maybe you are using to high of wattage bulb for your light fixtures. Try using 60 watt and make sure it's a name brand like GE. no name brands reaklly don't last as long. If when they burn out it's a sudden pop with a flash - may have too many things plugged in that particular curcuit. Older homes weren't made to pump out electricity for what we've become accustomed to. Try to spread out your outlet usage.
2007-03-16 14:22:55 · answer #7 · answered by Norma S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 06:13:55 · answer #8 · answered by eidemiller 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you might be getting power surges. Call your electric company and explain it to them. They can check you incomming voltages
2007-03-16 15:37:42 · answer #9 · answered by stephenn1998 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get an electrician or an exorcist out to your house immediately! lol
2007-03-16 16:52:12 · answer #10 · answered by Junebug 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋