Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans - Recessed Light Bulbs Keep Going Out

Hello. My husband installed recessed lighting in the kitchen. The problem is the recessed light bulbs keep going out after a couple months of use. Can anyone tell me what might be causing this problem?

Thanks!

There are a number of things that might be the cause.

(1) It's really less frequently than every couple of months, but it seems like it to you. I don't mean to insult you, but many people's gut feel is off here.

(2) Excessive vibration can kill bulbs. Maybe your kids' room is above this room?

(3) Excessive heat can kill bulbs too. One cause of excessive heat is overwattage bulbs. Many recessed cans are limited to a maximum of 75-watt bulbs, but many people put 100-watt bulbs in them. Another cause of excessive heat is installing the wrong fixture. If you installed a non-IC can in a ceiling with insulation, the heat trapped by the insulation may be killing the bulbs.

(4) Excessive voltage or voltage spikes. This can be caused by a poor quality electrical supply, or by a loose connection of a neutral wire. If you have a voltmeter, you may be able to measure voltage. Or you might call your power company and ask them to check (normally a free service).

It's a ranch but there is an unfinished room upstairs. While it doesn't extend all the way over the kitchen you can get there by a crawl space (for lack of better term... it maybe a little bigger than a crawl space).

I'll pass this on to my husband and have him check it out. Thanks for your help. I just don't want the house to catch fire or anything.