Does a 100 watt light bulb burn out faster than a 40 watt light bulb?

Answer 1

To be fair you'd have to be comparing ones with the same life.

All that being equal, the fixture will play an important role. Many 40W bulbs are appliance bulbs, ovens, fridge, range hood. These are all subject to vibration, and can die prematurely. In a typical lamp, they would last much longer.

Another aspect is heat. In a traditional (open) table or floor lamp, I'd think either one could last as long as the other. But if the lighting fixture where somewhat or fully enclosed, it could trap heat. I'd have to believe that a 100W bulb, emitting more heat, in this situation would degrade faster.

Answer 2

Can't say for sure. There are heavy duty bulbs, outdoor bulbs, appliance bulbs, and so forth. Most of your ordinary light bulbs have a life of about 2000 hours. That is just a guess, the best shot I can come up with from memory. So it doesn't matter if it's 40 or 60 or 100 Watts.

Good luck.

Answer 3

If you check the package on each it will provide you with the average lumen hours. This will tell you approx how long the bulb will last. Avoid buying 120 volt bulbs and opt for the 130 volt bulbs. This gives a little room for power surges and fluctuations. .

Answer 4

I don't think so, I change the 40 watts bulb far more than I change the 100 watt bulbs!

Makes you think dun it?

Answer 5

It will only burn out faster if the bulb is covered by a globe. It will definetly cook a lamp shade.

Answer 6

No. Wattage refers to how much power the bulb draws and subsequently how much light it gives off.

Answer 7

no, definitely not. it depends on operating hours. each has the life span of its own. the more you use the faster it will get burn out

Answer 8

it can if the light fixture wasn't designed for it

Answer 9

i dont think so. i think it s usually written on the package about its life expectancy

Answer 10

why should it?