why does my kitchen light burn light bulbs out so fast?

replace light bulb every couple of days

Public Comments

1. Sounds like you have faulty wiring.
2. First of all, you need to know what kind of voltage your light requires, then check the bulbs for what they are able to handle. It sounds like you have the wrong bulbs in your light. If you have a flourescent light fixture, it is possible that the ballast is bad. I recommend that you find all these things out, then go to a Home Depot or Lowe's and speak to someone in the lighting department and tell them what you found. They should be able to help you.
3. I had the same problem with mine. The light never flickered or acted funny but at least once a week it needed a new bulb. My voltage checked fine at 114 volts. I tried the high vibration and the long life bulbs with no better results. I finally put a fluorescent in the socket and months later it is still working.
4. do one of those energy savers - I have no solid evidence, but at least to me, they seam to last longer - bulbs can go out maybe even cause of electric fluctuations in your area -
5. If the light fixture hangs over the table and you accidentally hit it with your head every once in a while, that would cause conventional incandescent bulb filaments to fail prematurely. Also, don't exceed the watt rating for the fixture. Make sure the sockets aren't overheating.
6. If you have an incandescent fixture then you might be exceeding the wattage recommended for your fixture. Try to buy 130v light bulbs, only available through special lighting stores. The filament is stronger and can handle power surges. If you have a fluorescent light fixture then it sounds as if your ballast is going bad. That can be replaced and the fixture will be like new again.
7. check your wire connections, if you have a loose wire, it could cause surges in the power when it breaks and reconnects. you may or may not see the light flicker, so that isnt a good indication of loose wires. it could also be a switch with dirty connections, try replacing it, if you find no loose wires.
8. turning on a light produces surges even more than turning it off. Kitchen lights get turned on and off more than any others, except bathroom lights. However, heavy appliances in a kitchen add to the strain' on the line. Energy savers can help. Also listen to these other people on loose connections, etc. It could be anything, better safe than sorry ... Thank you for your time, hope this helps ...