What does it mean if a lightbulb burns out the day after you put it in?

Question

(phillips recessed flood light)

Answer 1

Most of the time this indicates there is a bad connection in the wiring. This could be at the fixture or the switch.
Most fixtures are connected with wire nuts.Turn the power off and check these connections. The switch has screws on the side that might be loose. Tighten the screws and replace.Some switches have wires that plug into the switch pull on these wires and make sure they are not loose If they are loose cut asmall amount off the end and plug them back in.
Good luck

Answer 2

Badly made. When this happens to me I call them up and demand a replacement. What I also do is to write the dates in magic marker right on the bulb when I first put it in.

I get free light bulbs all the time.

1 hour does not equal 2500 hours, not by a long shot. Bulbs burn out because during the manufacturing process oxygen is deliberately added to the inert gas that is used to fill the bulb. The amount of oxygen added determines the life of the bulb. Long-life bulbs simply have less oxygen added. Some light bulbs that were installed around 1900 are still burning after 100 years, because back then electric companies were not into the nonsense of making bulbs burn out on purpose by adding oxygen. So when a bulb burns out now, I call those cretins and demand a replacement.

Answer 3

If one bulb burns out then it is a defective bulb.

Some sockets are designed for lower wattage bulbs, and if you use a higher watter bulb it doesn't last as long (though usually not one day).

If several bulbs burn out quickly and you are using the right sort of bulb for the socket, then there may be something wrong with the socket, with too much power going through it. This could also potentially damage other appliances or burn your whole house down killing you and your family (sorry to sound alarmist, but I hope you will call an electrician to have a look at it).

Answer 4

Can be a number of things.
make sure nothing is on top of the fixture blocking air, such as attic insulation. Bulb too big for fixture, reduce wattage. High house voltage, gives the bulb a burnout surge on starting. Just a defective bulb. Try a different manufacturer.
Vibrations from above. Try one of the newer efficiency bulbs, they burn cooler. Wired wrong, make sure the hot wire (black)feeds the bulb first and not the neutral wire (white). Too many items on the same circuit.

Answer 5

It was most likely a faulty bulb. If the face of the bulb has a white haze on it it would mean that there was Oxygen in it, but other atmosphere problems might be the cause. It might also have been a defective filament. I would take it back to the place of purchase and they should replace it. If not call the manufacturer and they should mail you a replacement. ...Good Luck...

Answer 6

Other then the fact that you are"in the dark" check the fixture to see if there is a maximum wattage rating. It may possibly be over heating if you exceeded the recommended wattage. If this was a one time problem,probably just a bad bulb.

Answer 7

Probably just a bad bulb- take it back for an exchange. If you can, (and know how to do this safely) get a voltmeter and check your voltage. I assume you are in the US - It should be about 110 to 117 VAC ..

Answer 8

Your bulb could have been defective, or your having electronic
problems. Why don't you try a new bulb,then if it goes out,
you might need to get an electrician on it andit checked out!
Goods Luck!!

Answer 9

check the wattage of the bulb against what the light can take 1st, then put another one in....try not to handle to buld too much.....the more its touched the shorter the life....most likely just a faulty bulb

Answer 10

Salam

Make sure the socket is not rusty, the wires are not easy to get at like they are asking you for to check. Try a regullar bulb and check if the door switch is not the problem either.

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