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Why Do LED Bulbs Burn Out Early

Why Do LED Bulbs Burn Out Early

LED bulbs rated for 15,000+ hours shouldn't fail in months. Here are the 5 most common causes of early LED burnout — and the specific fix for each one.

Why Do LED Bulbs Burn Out Early

LED bulbs rated for 15,000+ hours shouldn't fail in months. Here are the 5 most common causes of early LED burnout — and the specific fix for each one.

Why Do LED Bulbs Flicker

Why Do LED Bulbs Flicker

LED flickering is almost always caused by dimmer incompatibility, a loose connection, or a non-dimmable bulb on a dimmer switch. Here are the 6 causes and how to fix each...

Why Do LED Bulbs Flicker

LED flickering is almost always caused by dimmer incompatibility, a loose connection, or a non-dimmable bulb on a dimmer switch. Here are the 6 causes and how to fix each...

Why Do Light Bulbs Burn Out So Fast

Why Do Light Bulbs Burn Out So Fast

Light bulbs that burn out too fast are almost always caused by heat, voltage issues, or the wrong bulb for the fixture. Here are the 8 most common causes and...

Why Do Light Bulbs Burn Out So Fast

Light bulbs that burn out too fast are almost always caused by heat, voltage issues, or the wrong bulb for the fixture. Here are the 8 most common causes and...

How to Recycle Light Bulbs

How to Recycle Light Bulbs

Most light bulbs can be recycled — and some must be. Here's a complete guide to recycling every bulb type, with free drop-off locations and mail-in options.

How to Recycle Light Bulbs

Most light bulbs can be recycled — and some must be. Here's a complete guide to recycling every bulb type, with free drop-off locations and mail-in options.

How to Dispose of Fluorescent Tubes Safely

How to Dispose of Fluorescent Tubes Safely

Fluorescent tubes contain mercury and require special disposal. Here's where to recycle T8, T12, T5, and circline tubes for free, and how to handle a broken tube safely.

How to Dispose of Fluorescent Tubes Safely

Fluorescent tubes contain mercury and require special disposal. Here's where to recycle T8, T12, T5, and circline tubes for free, and how to handle a broken tube safely.

How to Dispose of CFL Bulbs Safely

How to Dispose of CFL Bulbs Safely

CFL bulbs contain mercury and must be recycled — not thrown in regular trash. Here's where to take them, how to transport them safely, and what to do if one...

How to Dispose of CFL Bulbs Safely

CFL bulbs contain mercury and must be recycled — not thrown in regular trash. Here's where to take them, how to transport them safely, and what to do if one...