Why do the light bulbs keep burning out?

Light bulbs are very important in our houses, offices, schools, markets, hospitals, cafeterias, buildings and also in many workplaces. In other words, we depend on light bulbs in every aspect of our life. The main problem with using these bulbs is burning out, but it is not a problem now because there are so many factors which play a role in the burning of light bulbs. That’s why light bulbs burn frequently. Suppose we follow some rules which are helpful in reducing the amount of burning light bulbs then, and we won’t face such problem regularly. Whenever you see your light bulb burning out, it doesn’t mean that the bulb is not good but keep in mind that there are also many reasons which are interlinked together and cause the burning of the bulb. Now we are going to discuss those reasons in detail.

Factors which cause the light bulb to burn out:

There are some factors affecting light bulbs to burn out. These are as follows;

High voltage, Fixture vibration, Low-quality bulb, Depressed socket, Loose connection of bulb with socket, Short circuit, Insulation around bulbs, Defective dimmer, Bulbs getting hot, and many other factors play a role in burning out the light bulb. Now go for further discussion about these factors in detail.

1- High Voltage:

Your house voltage is very important for many purposes. Voltage is very necessary for the proper functioning of appliances and electronics. But if we talk about high voltage, then it will cause many issues related to the damage of any electronic thing. Light bulbs affect badly when the voltage is very high; it causes damage or burns out your light bulb. In this way, an accurate amount of voltage is required for the accurate performance of any light bulb. When the voltage is very high, your light bulb will not be able to work longer; it immediately burns out all around your home; if you are facing this type of issue, then urgently call your electrician to overcome this situation.

2- Fixture Vibration:

Fixture vibration is another cause of burning out bulbs. Because in the process of fixture vibration, it will cause vibration in the light bulb, which causes the burning of the bulb and also cause many problems related to lighting. The bulb filaments affect in the way of fixture vibration. The vibration occurs due to some technical issues like the ceiling fan, which have a light fixture; if any blade or wing of the fan shows some deficiency in working and seems to be unbalanced, it will cause vibration and the light bulb to burn out rapidly.

3- Low-Quality Bulb:

If we talk about light bulb burning, then we come to know that burning is effective and found more in low-quality bulbs. Because such bulbs have less ability to stand with some deficiencies in voltage and current, in this way, always use high or good quality bulbs which have more lifespan of about 1000 hours and have a long-lasting time period of about four months usage. These bulbs are best for lighting purposes as compared with low-quality light bulbs.

4- Depressed Socket:

The depressed socket is also the cause of burning out the light bulbs because there is a connection between the bulb and socket through which the current passes; when the bulb is tightly attached to the socket, then the connection with the bulb is not effective in delivering current. In this way, the bulb will burn out due to this issue. Here, it is not the fault of any bulb, but it is the fault of adjustment which cause a deficiency in providing current to the bulb.

5- Loose Connection of Bulb:

The loose connection of the bulb with the socket is the major cause of burning out the light bulb. Because of a loose connection, the amount of current is not delivered towards the bulb for functioning; that’s why it will cause flickering in a light bulb and improper functioning. In the end, light bulbs burn out due to a deficiency of current or energy which is required for working. In this way, the problem is present in the connection between the bulb and socket; this is not the fault of the light bulb.

6- Short Circuit:

A short circuit is also the reason for burning out the bulb. Short circuits happen due to overflow and deficiency of electricity. This will cause the burning of light bulbs or cause the light bulbs rapidly goes dark. There are also many factors which cause a short circuit.

7- Insulation Around Bulbs:

Always use good quality material for insulation purposes around light bulbs because the insulation box around light bulbs helps our bulbs to stand in many circumstances; if insulation is not good around light bulbs, there are many chances of flickering and burning of the light bulb. But these insulated boxes avoid all effects and provide long-lasting usage of the light bulb.

8- Defective Dimmer:

Suppose we talk about a dimmer which is used for switching purposes, and then we come to know that any problem with the dimmer will cause a direct issue in the working of light bulbs and other electronics. In this way, always choose the best dimmers and must check these dimmers regularly. We are able to detect any issue with the dimmer. This will happen due to the short supply of energy to light bulbs. So, it will cause a burn of the bulb due to the usage of the defective dimmer. This problem is common, but it is not the fault of the bulb; in fact, it is the fault of the dimmer.

The crux of the above discussion:

Now we are going to conclude this topic in an effective way that there are many factors and reasons behind burning out the light bulb in our regular routine. Now we have a good idea about the fact of burning light bulbs; it is not the fault of the bulb every time when it burns out, but there are some reasons which cause the light bulb to burn out. However, cheap bulbs have more chances to burn out as compared with good quality bulbs, so always use good quality light bulbs for all purposes.