Why are my new fluorescent bulbs not working?

Why are my new fluorescent bulbs not working?

A dead fluorescent can be caused by lack of electrical power (tripped breaker or blown fuse), a dead or dying ballast, a dead starter or a dead bulb(s). Check for power first… then the starter (if applicable) and then the bulbs. When all else fails, the ballast should be replaced.

What should I do if my light bulb doesn’t work?

If a new bulb doesn’t work, turn off the switch or pull the plug (turn off the power, that is), and try bending up the little metal tab inside the bulb socket.

Can a bad light bulb cause a refrigerator to not work?

Usually this means the light bulb is bad. This may seem simple but many times it can be another problem and simply replacing the refrigerator light bulb will not fix the problem. Below we will show you the most likely issue to least likely issue so you can fix the light yourself and only have to troubleshoot the fridge if needed.

What happens when you change a burnt out light bulb?

I was recently changing a burnt out light bulb in my kitchen and when finished I flipped the switch to make sure the light was good. This tripped the breaker. I switched the circuit breaker back on. I tried it again with a different bulb. The same thing happened. This is an older home with older wiring and the fixture has seen better days.

Why is my fluorescent light ballast not working?

These Amazon links help support Home Repair Tutor…many thanks for using them One clue that your ballast is the reason for a non-working fluorescent light is the light bulbs struggle to turn on. As I said in the intro, we noticed this happening over a 3-4 week period.

Why does my light not work when I change the bulb?

If you have changed your light bulb and you have ruled out that it’s not a bad bulb, and the circuit breaker wasn’t tripped, the culprit might be the light socket not working. Here are some simple tips that you can follow to check the socket.

How can you tell if a light bulb is bad?

Be sure the bulb is cooled down and remove it from the lamp. Gently shake the light bulb to see if it’s burned out. You will hear a small piece of the filament in the bulb moving around if the bulb is bad. Change the light bulb if it is burnt out.

Usually this means the light bulb is bad. This may seem simple but many times it can be another problem and simply replacing the refrigerator light bulb will not fix the problem. Below we will show you the most likely issue to least likely issue so you can fix the light yourself and only have to troubleshoot the fridge if needed.

Why does my light ballast not turn on?

One clue that your ballast is the reason for a non-working fluorescent light is the light bulbs struggle to turn on. As I said in the intro, we noticed this happening over a 3-4 week period. A good way to check that your ballast is the culprit is to turn on a voltage detector and hold it next to the wires supplying power to the ballast.