Why do light bulbs burn out?

Light bulbs are living on borrowed time, but why do their timers tend to expire just as you turn on a light, instead of flickering out randomly? read more

Although incandescent light bulbs typically have lifespans from 1,000 to 3,000 hours, many people have light fixtures in their home that burn through bulbs at a much faster rate. If you've had to replace light bulbs in the same fixtures time and time again, this week’s entry is for you. read more

Because the heat generated by the filament slowly vaporized the filament. When enough is vaporized the filament breaks and can no longer produce light and it “burns out”. read more

And in the future, don't try and be Hercules when screwing in light bulbs. Too Much Heat. For recessed or covered light fixtures, excess heat buildup can cause light bulbs to burn out. The easiest fix is to switch to lower wattage light bulbs. read more

If all the lights in your home seem to burn out quickly, the most likely cause is a whole-home problem like high voltage. You see, electricity is supposed to flow into your home at a steady 120 volts. And that’s what light bulbs are made to work with. Unfortunately, that’s not always what happens. read more