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What is the secret to making LED light bulbs last as long as the package says?

These bulbs are not economical at all because I have to constantly replace them. Saving on electricity does not justify these expensive bulbs burning out in less than a year. The only two that have lasted are in my range hood for light above my stove. Those experience extreme heat and yet they are fine. I have had to replace 2 light fixtures that have permanent LEDs and no replaceable parts too.

jordanlund ,
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I can’t remember the last time I had to replace an LED. You may need to check wiring and voltages.

perviouslyiner ,

and temperature.

Brkdncr ,

Are they on a dimmer? Some older dimmers don’t place nice with LED.

RobotToaster ,

Buy better quality bulbs with drivers that don’t burn out.

Where can you buy those? No clue now, the one guy I knew making good ones got arrested.

Lost_My_Mind ,

“Hey, whats this?”

“Those aren’t mine officer!!!”

“LED LIGHTBULBS??? Yer goin’ to jail!”

“NOOOOOOOOO!!!”

Audalin ,

The Phoebus cartel strikes again!

snausagesinablanket OP ,
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I am using GE daylight and they say 13 year guarantee on the box. They are at least 2 times as much money as all the imported ones. I have used Walmart and similar and they never last. I tried OSRAM made in Germany and they sucked for brightness. All my lights are not enclosed. They are all open air fixtures with lamp shades and my ceiling fans all have 4 candelabra style. The longest I have gotten any to last is 3 years.

mke_geek ,

I’ve gotten LED bulbs at Goodwill for $1 for a 4-pack. I have those in my front and back porch lights which I keep on 24/7. I haven’t had to replace them for years.

You may have an electrical issue that’s causing them to burn out. Have you had an electrician test the wires?

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