Light bulbs can burn out quickly for a variety of reasons. The first thing to do if a bulb seems to burn out quickly is check the fixture it's in. Light fixtures can wear out over time and develop wiring problems that blow out bulbs. If bulbs are repeatedly burning out quickly in the same light fixture, it's probably the fixture. (Of course, be sure you're following the fixture manufacturer's specifications for light bulb wattage, voltage, and bulb shape.)
The second thing to consider is the type of bulb you're buying. Some new bulb types have a longer bulb life than regular incandescent light bulbs you're used to. If you want bulbs that last longer, look for our <http://www.gelighting.com/na/home_lighting/products/edison_main.htm> GE EdisonT light bulbs that are guaranteed to last 2 years* or more - they provide a superior bright, crisp light, and make your home look its best. We also offer a line of <http://www.gelighting.com/na/home_lighting/products/energy_star.htm> energy-saving Soft White bulbs guaranteed to last 2-8 years* (depending on bulb type). How long should light bulbs last? Light bulb manufacturers, including GE, adhere to a standard industry rating for light bulb life called "rated life." Check your light bulb package to see the rated hours of life for your particular bulb. The rated life is a measure of the median time in hours that it takes for a light bulb to burn out. This is the point in laboratory testing at which half the test bulbs have burned out and half the test bulbs are still burning. A 60-watt incandescent bulb may have a rated life of 1,000 hours. However, not all bulbs of this type will last exactly that long. That rated life is the median - the point in lab testing when 50% of the test samples have burned out and 50% are still burning. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
