2007-05-08 02:58:18 · 5 answers · asked by Josh 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
1.COULD BE A DIMMER SWITCH MOST DIMMERS BUZZ THE CHEEP ONES MORE SO
2. COULD BE LOOSE CONNECTION CHECK IT OUT (VERY DANGEROUS) BUT NOT LIKELY
3. IF ITS A LOW VOLTAGE FITTING THEN ITS THE TRANSFORMER (DEVICE USED TO STEP DOWN THE VOLTAGE FROM 230V TO 12V) THE CHEEP ONES USUALY BUZZ BUT THE NOT SO CHEEP ONLY BUZZ IF THEY ARE DIMMED.
2007-05-08 10:39:59 · answer #1 · answered by Davey B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a dimmer switch which restricts the flow of electricity to the bulb causing a buzz from the switch.
Energy efficient light bulb, should stop after a few minutes once it's warmed up.
Normal bulb indicating the element is close to failure and the current is resonating. The simple fix is change the bulb.
If it is none of these it could be a loose wire at which point check the wiring. If you are not 100% confident with working on electrical devices get a professional in, and remember safety first you could end up burning the place down if you make mistakes.
2007-05-08 10:16:00 · answer #2 · answered by David H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have an energy saving lightbulb on a dimmer switch that buzzes whenever its on.
I have no idea why it does it (although I do think the two are incompatible - that may be the reason!!!) but it hasn't blown up yet!
2007-05-08 10:10:42 · answer #3 · answered by ellerose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The question should not be why, but what can I do about it?
It could be a short, electricity not going where it should.
Ask a respectable electrical business for help and advice.
2007-05-08 10:14:42 · answer #4 · answered by jupiteress 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it on a dimmer switch?
2007-05-08 10:03:16 · answer #5 · answered by Girlie Electrics 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋