Indeed, and even if the switch is off, I would never trust my finger going in the socket without confirming no power is coming in with a voltage tester. If the light was wired incorrectly, a portion of the socket could still be hot. Yes, it's unlikely, but take a spin on the unlikely wheel enough times and one of those unlikely things will happen.
@@WayneTesta4444 you’re telling me you’ve never done that? With your logic, the electrician should have shut the electric off sooner so he isn’t the sharpest either.
Their may be more to cause flickering lights. I just recently had Florida Power and Light (FPL) come out and determined that their was a Neutral problem on their side of the electrical meter. They replaced a few components at near my house and at the power poll. Problem Fixed. My point is make certain that their is No Issues on the Power Companies side before calling an electrician. Could save you a costly service call and having the electrician tell you to call the power company.
I have had a ceiling fan with 4 LED light bulbs installed, no dimmer on the light switch, and only 1 of the bulbs flickered. Changing the light bulb fixed the issue. All LED light bulbs use a pcb to drive them. Given the fact that light bulbs are really consumer electronics, most bulbs are manufactured to IPC class 1, which basically only means that the user is concerned that the piece of electronics works. This is the same for almost all electronics in a house except for stuff that must work like a furnace/AC. The cheaper these pcbs can be made, the more profit the manufacturer makes in return, so they usually use cheap components that can easily fail or intermittently fail. Since LED bulbs cost so much more that incandescent bulbs used to, people want bulbs that cost less, and this in turn makes it more likely that some of the bulbs we buy are going to fail due to cheaper components.
Now days a blinking LED bulb is most likely a bad LED bulb. I have had several of them. Checked everything turned out just a bad LED bulbs. Common problem now a days.
@@oldtwinsna8347 yes this is a big problem. I have one light fixture that is basically an upside down come where the bulb sits at the top which is sealed. Every LED I've tried has started going on and off because of the heat. I'm just using CFLs in that fixture now.
yup. Had my house totally rewired in 2019 and the guy was meticulous and did an amazing job so I am 100% confident in my wiring, but my LEDs kept dying. Turned out it was a bad batch of bulbs.
Did they not mention that flickering lights can be caused by arcing? Because although bad bulbs or switches are way more common, that's a dangerous differential you want to be aware of - it could be the wiring itself
I've got an odd issue where many of my LEDs are flickering when my washing machine is on even though they are completely different circuits. Just another issue not caused by the things mentioned in the video.
richardl.balljr. I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.
i live in an apartment complex and bought LED bulbs for the bathroom. But, they flicker for a bit and then quit. But, sometimes they work for a while and then start flickerng again. I can't change out the light fixture. So, would the fixture be to old to handle the LED bulbs.
Flickering lights? Yes, we have those. This past Spring we purchased a smart washer and dryer. Immediately after installation and running a first load of clothes, we noticed lights flickering in our kitchen. This only happens when the washer and/or dryer are running. Have yet to figure out why this is happening.
@ Larry Murphy I am not an electrician but speaking from past experiences it seems like your issue might be voltage surge when those units are on. This especially happens if you live in an older home.
This can happen when something draws a lot of power momentarily, causing temporary voltage drop. Laser printers are notorious for it. It's not particularly harmful if it's transient. Your washer and dryer *should* be on a dedicated 20 amp GFCI protected circuit, per code. Would they happen to be wired onto the kitchen light circuit instead? You can check by turning that circuit off at the breaker box and seeing if your washer loses power too.
I have the exact same problem but it's been happening for about 7 years now. Older home built in the 60s. I recently installed a dedicated 20amp GFCI protected circuit for the washer and dryer hoping it would fix the issue and nothing. Another theory I have is that the tiny capacitors in the LEDs aren't strong enough to even put the current flow from the washer motor but I'm no expert. Anyone have any other ideas?
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I have my LED bulbs on non-dimmable switches and they still flicker... They bulbs are tight and the switch has been replaced to the paddle switches. The connections on the switch are tight. Any idea why mine still flickers?
I have problem with wired in smoke alarms chirp soon as electric turned on to room and when light turned on bulb explodes n smokes other room light also porch lights blew out front outside light blew out this all happened when first used. All new n state tested before sheet rock n painted
there was a time, not long ago, when every flickering light was a poor connection waiting to cause a fire. (or at least fizzle its own socket) Now it seems that 90% of them are faulty bulbs or installation parts. It's also gotten to the point where 90% of flickering lights are ignored.
@@Kevin-mp5of ... I live in a neighborhood with older homes that still have fuse boxes. The local hardware store sells fuses, and you can also find the "circle line" fluorescent bulbs for your 1950s kitchen fixture.
@@Kevin-mp5of.... let's go back 60 years and remember the problem wasn't the wiring itself, but the lack of compatible components within the systems that got some contractors in trouble.
Fun fact! Technically, all LED lights "flicker" - but the strobe is so fast the human eye does not notice. Fluorescent bulbs also flicker, and even some incandescent lights can flicker.
@@flat-earther Yes, A/C incandescent lights can flicker, albeit small. DC incandescents such as in an automobile or (now) obsolete 12V incandescent under-cabinet lights don't flicker. Also, DC LEDs known as " steady state lighting" (SSL) do not flicker. But we're getting away from the problems mentioned in this video - poor quality household LED bulbs and low quality dimmers can cause A LOT of flicker. Stick with LED bulbs from better-known brands such as Phillips or CREE. Stick with dimmers such as from Lutron. Stay away from Chinese products such as Ecosense or Utilitech.
8:54 Why didn't he flip the switch before removing that? Oh well, he's not gonna stick his finger in there.... 9:05 ...this was nearly a very different type of how-to video.
Of course, Keith covers everything but what has actually caused all of the flickering that I have ever experienced in almost 50 years of life, cheaply made led bulbs that dim when a load like an air conditioner or refrigerator starts and cheap led bulbs that flicker randomly before they age out and fail.
Rain bird makes some very good high quality geared heads that conserve water. As a system installer my only trouble was talking a customer into four $497…even though it made it possible to water 1.5 acres from a well that produced 1.6 gpm. Once the sprinklers went through a single rotation I never had a single customer try and ask for a change, discount or try to avoid payment…well…that once…but he was something different.
So installed new dimmers and used the “approved” bulbs listed by the dimmer manufacture. All on new work, still flickers. Can install a standard bulb and no issues. The solution is not just using the “right” products, the real question is what is the real solution?
5:05 I thought that capping off a water supply pipe and causing a dead end supply branch was a no-no because it leads to conditions where bacteria growth can occur (e.g. legionaire). Maybe that's only for potable supply and not in an irrigation system (but it's connected to a potable system?).
All led bulbs are incompatible with dimming from a 120 volt supply! IMO. Some just are not as horrible as others. They'll work property when low voltage lighting becomes a thing.
The best is when your “25 year life” LED bulbs start to flicker after 1 year while that old GE incandescent bulb in the basement is still running for 25 years. PROGRESS!
@@morlamweb Cheaply made for certain but even high quality LEDs placed in non-ventilated fixtures can and will die prematurely with the blink of death common. The rate rises dramatically with higher lumen bulbs. The standard builders quality glass dome over the ceiling is the classic fixture where folks tend to stuff 100 watt equivalent (or even 200 watt equivalent) LEDs into them and it gets so hot that the little microchips in these LEDs are never designed to deal with such extreme heat and end up going out.
Why not repair the switch and the socket instead of replacing them with new ones. It only takes 10 minutes to complete the job and you don't need to spend money and pollute the planet.
freddyfriend I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.
Shout out to whoever was the one to leave the near electrocution take in this episode.
Huh?
@@2loco watch at 9 minutes 5 seconds
@@2loco sounds like someone nearly got a shock.... --🤣 and of course it's touchy feely Kevin.....
Came here for the comments, was not disappointed...and Heath's nonchalant "I'll just turn this off because, you know Kevin..."
Indeed, and even if the switch is off, I would never trust my finger going in the socket without confirming no power is coming in with a voltage tester. If the light was wired incorrectly, a portion of the socket could still be hot. Yes, it's unlikely, but take a spin on the unlikely wheel enough times and one of those unlikely things will happen.
9:05 literally watched this part like 7-10 times! Love family looking out for each other! And the laughter is pure! Love it!
Kevin really isn't the sharpest tool in the shed, so to speak, he really does some dumb things.
@@WayneTesta4444 you’re telling me you’ve never done that? With your logic, the electrician should have shut the electric off sooner so he isn’t the sharpest either.
Love to watch brick work, stone work, etc especially when it's done well. It is an art!
" We've also lowered the controller so YOU CAN CRUISE RIGHT UP TO IT" ROFL🤣🤣🤣 7:06
Good masonry information.
Appreciate the visual explanation of mortar types
Their may be more to cause flickering lights. I just recently had Florida Power and Light (FPL) come out and determined that their was a Neutral problem on their side of the electrical meter. They replaced a few components at near my house and at the power poll. Problem Fixed. My point is make certain that their is No Issues on the Power Companies side before calling an electrician. Could save you a costly service call and having the electrician tell you to call the power company.
Helpful tips on the lights, thanks!
I have had a ceiling fan with 4 LED light bulbs installed, no dimmer on the light switch, and only 1 of the bulbs flickered. Changing the light bulb fixed the issue. All LED light bulbs use a pcb to drive them. Given the fact that light bulbs are really consumer electronics, most bulbs are manufactured to IPC class 1, which basically only means that the user is concerned that the piece of electronics works. This is the same for almost all electronics in a house except for stuff that must work like a furnace/AC. The cheaper these pcbs can be made, the more profit the manufacturer makes in return, so they usually use cheap components that can easily fail or intermittently fail. Since LED bulbs cost so much more that incandescent bulbs used to, people want bulbs that cost less, and this in turn makes it more likely that some of the bulbs we buy are going to fail due to cheaper components.
Utility locating services at 2:21
I can see homeowner just agreeing.
But really thinking
"Yeah....what's the point"
My thoughts exactly. She has utilities marked prior to digging, then proceeds to do absolutely zero digging besides at the spray heads.
My bedroom light pulses whenever the washing machine agitates. Lol
Your washing machine is on the same circuit as your lights. You should change that.
Why does Kevin have to touch literally everything LOL
Now days a blinking LED bulb is most likely a bad LED bulb. I have had several of them. Checked everything turned out just a bad LED bulbs. Common problem now a days.
Made in China...
But it will blink for many years! 😆
Particularly bulbs placed in fixtures where it can't get any air to cool down.
@@oldtwinsna8347 yes this is a big problem. I have one light fixture that is basically an upside down come where the bulb sits at the top which is sealed. Every LED I've tried has started going on and off because of the heat. I'm just using CFLs in that fixture now.
yup. Had my house totally rewired in 2019 and the guy was meticulous and did an amazing job so I am 100% confident in my wiring, but my LEDs kept dying. Turned out it was a bad batch of bulbs.
Did they not mention that flickering lights can be caused by arcing? Because although bad bulbs or switches are way more common, that's a dangerous differential you want to be aware of - it could be the wiring itself
I've got an odd issue where many of my LEDs are flickering when my washing machine is on even though they are completely different circuits. Just another issue not caused by the things mentioned in the video.
@@jeffreysmith4586 🤷♂️ might just have to call a pro; don't want a housefire.
@@jeffreysmith4586 I have the same thing... haven't figured it out
they did say the most common, the outliers
You guys should really put in chapters
GHOSTS: Yeah, this is OUR bachelor pad! Suck it, living!
THIS OLD HOUSE CREW: [PULLS UP, STARTS UNLOADING TOOLS]
GHOSTS: Well, crap.
Very informative episode, thank you
Thank you.Did not know about the spring in the lihht switch.????
richardl.balljr. I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.
i live in an apartment complex and bought LED bulbs for the bathroom. But, they flicker for a bit and then quit. But, sometimes they work for a while and then start flickerng again. I can't change out the light fixture. So, would the fixture be to old to handle the LED bulbs.
Flickering lights? Yes, we have those. This past Spring we purchased a smart washer and dryer. Immediately after installation and running a first load of clothes, we noticed lights flickering in our kitchen. This only happens when the washer and/or dryer are running. Have yet to figure out why this is happening.
@ Larry Murphy I am not an electrician but speaking from past experiences it seems like your issue might be voltage surge when those units are on. This especially happens if you live in an older home.
Voltage drop,you need an electrician to check breakers an wire size to your New washer dryer
This can happen when something draws a lot of power momentarily, causing temporary voltage drop. Laser printers are notorious for it. It's not particularly harmful if it's transient.
Your washer and dryer *should* be on a dedicated 20 amp GFCI protected circuit, per code. Would they happen to be wired onto the kitchen light circuit instead? You can check by turning that circuit off at the breaker box and seeing if your washer loses power too.
I have the exact same problem but it's been happening for about 7 years now. Older home built in the 60s. I recently installed a dedicated 20amp GFCI protected circuit for the washer and dryer hoping it would fix the issue and nothing. Another theory I have is that the tiny capacitors in the LEDs aren't strong enough to even put the current flow from the washer motor but I'm no expert. Anyone have any other ideas?
I suggest getting rid of any ''smart'' appliance.
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I have my LED bulbs on non-dimmable switches and they still flicker... They bulbs are tight and the switch has been replaced to the paddle switches. The connections on the switch are tight. Any idea why mine still flickers?
I have problem with wired in smoke alarms chirp soon as electric turned on to room and when light turned on bulb explodes n smokes other room light also porch lights blew out front outside light blew out this all happened when first used. All new n state tested before sheet rock n painted
The irrigation piping is probably schedule 0.1!!!
@4:35 is it more or did the pipe crack causing a leak?
I have been told by professionals in the electrical field that a loose or bad breaker will cause lights to flicker also .
That would mean all the lights on that circuit would flicker, not just one.
there was a time, not long ago, when every flickering light was a poor connection waiting to cause a fire. (or at least fizzle its own socket) Now it seems that 90% of them are faulty bulbs or installation parts. It's also gotten to the point where 90% of flickering lights are ignored.
@@Kevin-mp5of ... I live in a neighborhood with older homes that still have fuse boxes. The local hardware store sells fuses, and you can also find the "circle line" fluorescent bulbs for your 1950s kitchen fixture.
@@Kevin-mp5of.... let's go back 60 years and remember the problem wasn't the wiring itself, but the lack of compatible components within the systems that got some contractors in trouble.
Fun fact! Technically, all LED lights "flicker" - but the strobe is so fast the human eye does not notice. Fluorescent bulbs also flicker, and even some incandescent lights can flicker.
I think all incandescent bulbs powered by alternating current flicker
@@flat-earther Yes, A/C incandescent lights can flicker, albeit small. DC incandescents such as in an automobile or (now) obsolete 12V incandescent under-cabinet lights don't flicker. Also, DC LEDs known as " steady state lighting" (SSL) do not flicker. But we're getting away from the problems mentioned in this video - poor quality household LED bulbs and low quality dimmers can cause A LOT of flicker. Stick with LED bulbs from better-known brands such as Phillips or CREE. Stick with dimmers such as from Lutron. Stay away from Chinese products such as Ecosense or Utilitech.
8:54 Why didn't he flip the switch before removing that? Oh well, he's not gonna stick his finger in there....
9:05 ...this was nearly a very different type of how-to video.
Almost became an episode of Tool Time
Of course, Keith covers everything but what has actually caused all of the flickering that I have ever experienced in almost 50 years of life, cheaply made led bulbs that dim when a load like an air conditioner or refrigerator starts and cheap led bulbs that flicker randomly before they age out and fail.
Who knew? Jen's a plumber, too??
9:05-I don't think so, Tim!
Plaid Shirt Power!
A 3 percent from you service can make LED lights flicker also,not as common as the fixture
i had a flickering light, but ikt was cause by water leaking in it.
Rain bird makes some very good high quality geared heads that conserve water. As a system installer my only trouble was talking a customer into four $497…even though it made it possible to water 1.5 acres from a well that produced 1.6 gpm. Once the sprinklers went through a single rotation I never had a single customer try and ask for a change, discount or try to avoid payment…well…that once…but he was something different.
So installed new dimmers and used the “approved” bulbs listed by the dimmer manufacture. All on new work, still flickers. Can install a standard bulb and no issues. The solution is not just using the “right” products, the real question is what is the real solution?
At that point, you might want to use a multimeter to check how much the voltage and frequency are varying over time
My solution: I only use incandescent bulbs because LEDs create harmful dirty electricity and blue light.
@@flat-earther ... might also cause people to wear tin foil hats.
@@rupe53 nonsense
@@flat-earther ... have you tried to buy real tin foil lately? (not aluminum foil) There seems to be a shortage.
5:05 I thought that capping off a water supply pipe and causing a dead end supply branch was a no-no because it leads to conditions where bacteria growth can occur (e.g. legionaire). Maybe that's only for potable supply and not in an irrigation system (but it's connected to a potable system?).
@@Kevin-mp5of Ah yes, of course. I suppose there are many concerns about, and possible sources of, back flow in an irragation system.
Many irrigation systems in Florida use gray water from the municipalities for irrigation. t is not tie to potable water system.
Mikaela lived there for 32 years. She looks like she is like 21
N as in Nancy is not the phonetically correct word to use lol. There's a whole Archer episode on this!
November, New York, Nora
All led bulbs are incompatible with dimming from a 120 volt supply! IMO. Some just are not as horrible as others. They'll work property when low voltage lighting becomes a thing.
I've never been impressed with his masonry skills. That's my opinion, if you don't like it tough.
😮❤😊
The best is when your “25 year life” LED bulbs start to flicker after 1 year while that old GE incandescent bulb in the basement is still running for 25 years. PROGRESS!
I only use incandescent bulbs because LEDs create harmful dirty electricity and blue light.
Your fault for buying a cheaply-made LED bulb.
You can thank Obama for passing the law banning incandescent bulbs.
@@morlamweb Cheaply made for certain but even high quality LEDs placed in non-ventilated fixtures can and will die prematurely with the blink of death common. The rate rises dramatically with higher lumen bulbs. The standard builders quality glass dome over the ceiling is the classic fixture where folks tend to stuff 100 watt equivalent (or even 200 watt equivalent) LEDs into them and it gets so hot that the little microchips in these LEDs are never designed to deal with such extreme heat and end up going out.
Why not repair the switch and the socket instead of replacing them with new ones. It only takes 10 minutes to complete the job and you don't need to spend money and pollute the planet.
freddyfriend I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.
IS THE ELECTRICIAN'S DAD A FAMOUS ACTOR? HE LOOKS VERY FAMILIAR.
@@Kevin-mp5of I’m sorry, I’m not yelling. I was curious about the electrician.
SQUIRLEY
LOOSERLEY
@@johnlebzelter4208 Whats up John Le BellEnd. busy Trolling everyone again i see, about time you got out more and get a life.