Why Do My Light Bulbs Burn Out So Often?

Why Do My Light Bulbs Burn Out So Often?

From time to time, The Hawkins Wire blog features quick answers to questions our technicians and staff often hear while on the job.

Today’s question: Why do my light bulbs burn out frequently?

Answer: If you are experiencing this problem, you might be using bulbs with higher wattage than your fixture can maintain.

The best way to fix this is simple: Look at your fixture labels to determine the correct wattage, then buy bulbs to match.

And don’t be ashamed — customers report this problem to us more often than you’d imagine.

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