9 Reasons Why Light Bulbs Burn Out Too Quickly

March 11, 2021

Person reaching up to open a ceiling light panel in a white room.

Light bulbs can't burn forever, and in reality, incandescent bulbs have a lifespan of around 900 hours. Based on a usage of eight hours a day, a bulb should last roughly about four months. Compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) are supposed to last much longer, but this is not always the case. If you have replaced bulbs recently and the lifespan doesn't seem to be all that it should, the cause may be in the fixture itself or elsewhere in the circuit. 

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Original Article Source Credits: the spruce, https://www.thespruce.com

Article Written By: Timothy Thiele

Original Article Posted on: 12/21/20

Link to Original Article: https://www.thespruce.com/light-bulbs-burning-out-early-1152844

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