Light fixture flickering

Customer in WIlder, VT complained of a recessed can light in kitchen turning on and off, seemingly at random.

Recessed cans are a popular style for residential environments. Back in the days of incandescent light bulbs, putting that type of heat source into an enclosed space was a major fire risk, so many recessed can fixtures were equipped with heat sensors which would switch off the lights if they detected a fire danger. However, given the age of some of these fixtures, and their general incompatibility with new, efficient LED bulbs, it’s not unusual for these to malfunction.

Faulty, old recessed can light

This was an easy diagnosis, but a tricky swap - reaching up into the ceiling cavity without damaging the ceiling required some careful manoeuvring. But with a few awkward angles, we were able to replace the fixture with a modern, and much more attractive and efficient LED fixture. For consistency of appearance, and to avoid future issues, we swapped out the other two fixtures in the hallway outside the kitchen. Another job well done!

Much better!