Light fixtures bring a daylight glow and ambiance to any room, but they have to work correctly in order to be functional and safe. While most light bulb problems can be solved with a bulb swap, ...

Fluorescent light fixtures are more efficient and cheaper to run than incandescent. But some fluorescent fixtures buzz or hum, and they take a long time to start when temperatures fall much below ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. While buzzing coming from a light bulb isn’t usually dangerous, it certainly is annoying. There are a few reasons a light can make that irritating ...

Tired of the persistent hum his fluorescent desk lamp made, [Andres Lorvi] decided he had to fix it. And by fix, we mean get rid of altogether. He liked the lamp though so he decided to convert it to ...

THERE WAS A HUM in the kitchen. At first I treated the hum the way all veteran homeowners treat strange noises. I pretended it would go away. When it didn’t, I checked out the usual suspects, the kids ...

Electrical problems come fully equipped with more than their fair share of stress--and with good reason. We all know what electricity on the loose is capable of, so utmost caution should be used ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. When most people hear the words 'fluorescent lighting,' they immediately respond with 'you can't ...

One sailor's request to replace humming fluorescent tubes with a quieter alternative will have the additional benefit of saving energy. The US Office of Naval Research (ONR) has begun testing ...

Because fluorescent bulbs last so long, there may not necessarily be a rush to replace the fixtures in the next six months. Joseph Howley, manager industry relations for GE Lighting in Neela Park, ...