Do they give out a chemical-y smell after the light is on for a few minutes? I had to return the GE bulbs due to this problem.
303683
I have these and no they don't I have 6 of them in a chandelier and I cant smell anything
303684
I haven't noticed any smell. I use them in a lamp that requires three at a time. I hope this helps!
1206037
Good question, I don't know . But I thought the bulbs were supposed to last for a very long time.
778736
They lasted a few months, but now a lot of them are burnt out. Although to be fair the other brands did the same thing, and had about the same life in my under cabinet lights. I am starting to wonder if something is wrong with the light fixture itself maybe.
785465
Yes I have noticed it when I replaced my lamp both times I smelt it. The smell goes away I replaced my lamp almost 2 months ago and no issues and don't smell anything anymore. I think I only smelled it for maybe a week.
1475659
Mine didn't have an odor of any kind. If the odor continues I would recommend you send them back for an exchange or refund.
372870
yes,..........you must change the bulbs for led. Because they will be very hot and can smell like wire that are burning.
2267061
i havent had any problems with them. so im assuming that its not normal, if its just one id change it, but it sounds like your saying all are dimming out. May be an alternative issue, but it could very well be possible that its the cheap lights!?
2520
Not I. Who really cares about daytime lights anyways? Could be oxidation to your housing as well if this is the case.
748870
It was awhile after installing mine that I had the burning smell and finally found that the light was degrading the plastic water tray for the A/C's condenser coil. The smell went away a couple months after un-plugging it. I moved it to a main duct away from the furnace as the light is small, but very powerful and remember NOT to look at the blue light!
2091640
I have never had that problem before call my after 14 years of using the product. Extreme care must be used to ensure that the bulb is meticulously clean. The slightest amount of dirt or fingerprint will impact the bulbs ability to function.
2159048
They do work, but make noise. My experience with these bulbs in particular is that they give off a really annoying hissing sound when used with a dimmer switch. All 4 bulbs in my 4-pack did the same thing. I also tried GE 150 watt incandescents and those bulbs did not make any noise.
1150171
Leave them plugged in for an hour or so and recheck them. I believe I had a similar issue with these initially. I'm anxious to hear if this works for you. I've been really pleased with the lights I am using in our house. Helps so much at night.
967451
Mine don't. One of the best led bulbs I've purchased. Have them in four rooms.
1065399
I have no problem with my bulbs. I have these in my livingroom ceiling fan and in my bathroom. No problems at all with my bulbs or fans. It says not recommended for motion sensor lights...
395392
I have two setup, both on CF bulbs. I have 8 bulbs on one circuit, and one of the bulbs I noticed flickers for a few minutes after you turn them off. Something new I found out, when the power goes out, then comes back on, the lights on these units come on with the power.
1722696
I'm trying to figure this out too. But from everything I can find. The answer is no. Mainly because the GE bulbs are Zigbee.
1344868
Hey there, ive purchased a cheap one and this one and I believe it may be another issue shortening the life of these bulbs... Maybe the fan ? Maybe excess dirt? Both of mine only lasted about 10 months (max) also.