Learn what to do when your LED lightbulbs flicker or lose intensity
Explore the potential causes of these changes
LED Lightbulbs really bring a special atmosphere and charm to home and office decoration, don’t they? However, what do you do when they start to lose intensity of flicker constantly? These problems may be caused by natural wear on the electronic components, the quality of the materials in them, or lack of adequate maintenance.
Before calling an electrician, however, you can take a look at some aspects that help to identify the cause of these changes. For example, check if the lightbulb has already reached the end of its lifespan. Generally, LED lightbulbs for home use have a durability standard that guarantees at least 70% of the original luminous flux will be maintained for 25 thousand use hours (approximately 2 and a half years), with no loss of light intensity.
Another factor that can affect the quality of LED lighting is electronic devices’ sensitivity to temperature and fluctuations in the electrical grid’s voltage. As such, it is important to check if the voltage levels are fluctuating abnormally and if the lightbulb’s components are in good working condition.
You should make sure that the materials used are of adequate quality and the lightbulb receives periodic maintenance, like dust removal and humidity prevention. It’s worth checking if there is electromagnetic induction near the lightbulb, which can cause the light to flicker.
If the problem persists, we recommend you seek the help of an electrician for a detailed analysis of the space’s wiring and recommendations for how to adequately solve the problem. All in the name of a properly functioning system and the safety of people and the building.