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Light dimming issue
Posted on 10/19/15 at 11:22 am
Posted on 10/19/15 at 11:22 am
Issue 1:
Moved into a home in April. When some major appliances (I think) kick on like the AC, Refrigerator, Upright freezer, etc my lights will dim and then come back on. I've had both entergy and an electrician look and each are pointing the finger at each other. Any suggestions? Electrician recommendations?
Issue 2:
Recently, I have recessed lighting above the kitchen sink. After it'll be on for a while it'll cut out while the other stays lit. Cut them off for a bit and turn them back on and both work fine. Suggestions?
Moved into a home in April. When some major appliances (I think) kick on like the AC, Refrigerator, Upright freezer, etc my lights will dim and then come back on. I've had both entergy and an electrician look and each are pointing the finger at each other. Any suggestions? Electrician recommendations?
Issue 2:
Recently, I have recessed lighting above the kitchen sink. After it'll be on for a while it'll cut out while the other stays lit. Cut them off for a bit and turn them back on and both work fine. Suggestions?
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Posted on 10/19/15 at 11:37 am to couv1217
Looks like you got some bad juju in there.
Maybe overloaded circuit on issue #1.
I would check to make sure there is no insulation sitting on top of those recessed lights. Those things get pretty hot and if there is no way for the heat to escape, it can cause problems.
Maybe overloaded circuit on issue #1.
I would check to make sure there is no insulation sitting on top of those recessed lights. Those things get pretty hot and if there is no way for the heat to escape, it can cause problems.
Posted on 10/19/15 at 11:42 am to couv1217
It also could be the connection where the wiring comes into the house. I dropped 1 leg once and it caused my lights to flicker and the ac and dryer to not work.
Posted on 10/19/15 at 11:42 am to DownSouthDave
I had same issue when I moved into my house. With a 200 amp panel, the loads I had should not have been a problem. Elec company wouldnt do anything, unti lthe transformer by the street blew and they had to replace it. I've never had another issue since they replaced / upgraded the transformer.
Posted on 10/19/15 at 11:53 am to Chris4x4gill2
As far as the recessed lighting goes, the cans are over heating. The contractor probably did not use IC rated can lights, which have insulation to prevent over heating. If you can get into the attic above those cans, try pulling away some of the insulation around them and the air flow should help this problem. For a more permanent fix, just replace the bulbs with LED bulbs which produce far less heat and this should completely fix that problem.
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