How to Repair a Fluorescent Light that Flickers
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Published 2015-05-12
All Comments (21)
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True this is only a replacement bulb so a new title might be better. But I love that you showed the 1st step in identifying what the problem is AND you answered my questions regarding whether ALL fluorescent light bulbs might flicker or dim when really only 1 is actually the problem. Plus whether a bulb can be “bad” even when it still lights a little.
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I found this to be very helpful. I had two flickering lights and bought two new ones. I replaced one and tried it but they both still flickered. I assumed I had something else wrong. It ended up being the other bulb as well or instead. Regardless after watching this video I tried the other one and now they work. Thanks.
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Hi, thank you for your video. Is there a way you can show how you put the cover back on the ceiling box? I got it out, but am having a heck of a time putting it back in. Thx!
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Thank you! Great video.
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THANKYOU!!! I was getting ready to go and get a new starter but I thought I'd check YT first....and VOILA! Changed the bulb and all is well! THANKYOU!
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Brother,thanks,that's what the problem was👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼💯💯💯
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This was helpful. My light just went off and when I went to take off the lens cover it came back on. It does look a little dark on the end of both bulbs. It's on but I wonder if they are on their way out.
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Thanks. This is really helpful. I just had a new fluorescent light installed. The next day it started to flicker and I see the black end you mentioned.
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How to repair a flickering fluorescent bulb=take it out and put in a new one lol. Thanks.
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Sometimes the ballast can be the main problem if there is weak or flashing light from the tubes.
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This was helpful!
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What about you replace the tubes? It's still flickering.
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Thank you very much, you answered my question without even asking! again thank you!
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I have the same style light and I wanted to see how to take the panel off. Got it!
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I'm embarrassed. I bought a tombstone for the fixture. And found out that wasn't the problem alone. After putting f a brand new bulb in it was flickering. Watching this video u were right on ! New bulb had black at the one end. Replaced it and tighten up 2 of the tombstone it freaken worked ! Thank u for your video.
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Mine is so freakin frustrating to do instead of the prongs going straight in from the bottom they made to come in at an angle! But my tubes are new but it’s flickering and the other two don’t wanna turn on! It shouldn’t matter which end to install first right?
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My fixture has 2 - 48" fluorescent tube bulbs. One was bad with the end being dark as in the video. I went to Lowes and bought 2 more. I replaced both bulbs, and they both lit up right off the bat. The very next day, both are quite dim and flickering, again they are brand new. What gives?
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Should be titled “How to replace a fluorescent bulb”. But bravo! Illuminating video😎
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I have the same fixture in my kitchen, but do not know how to get the cover panel off to access the bulbs? Please help! It has been out of use for 3 years now because we cant figure it out.
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I have lights that don’t like to turn on when it gets hot outside. I’ve had one bulb that’s burned out twice in 7 years, but the other has not burned out in that time (knock on wood). Any ideas if this is a wiring issue?
