LEDs are undoubtedly a great alternative to modern tube lights and incandescent bulbs. As technology develops, modern LED lights are more energy efficient and brighter than their predecessors. In addition, most of the current LED lights have a lifespan of more than 50,000 hours. Of course, LED lights also have some disadvantages.
Flickering light, buzzing noise are some of the common problems with LED lighting. If you want to learn more about what other problems LED lights can cause, read on.
1. LED light flashes
There may be several reasons for the flickering problem of the LED light:
1. Unstable power supply: LED lamps have high requirements on the quality of the power supply. If the power supply voltage fluctuates greatly or there is a current surge, the brightness of the LED lamp may be unstable or flicker.
2. Voltage mismatch: LED lights generally need to be matched with an appropriate voltage supply. If the voltage of the power supply used does not match the voltage required by the LED light itself, it may cause flickering problems.
3. Poor quality drivers: LED lights need to use electronic drivers to maintain a constant current supply. A low-quality or unstable driver may not be able to provide a steady current, causing the LED light to flicker.
4. Overheating: LED lights will generate a certain amount of heat when they are working. If the heat dissipation is not good or the ambient temperature is too high, the temperature of the LED chip will rise and cause flickering.
5. Aging or damage of lamp beads: Aging or damage of LED lamp beads may also cause flickering. LED lamp beads have a limited lifespan. If they are used for a long time or are affected by factors such as external force collisions, lamp beads may have problems.
2. The LED beeps or buzzes
LEDs beeping or buzzing may have several causes:
1. Current fluctuation: When the driving current of the LED lamp fluctuates too much, there will be a current sound, which is usually caused by the design problem of the power supply or the driver.
2. Coil component vibration: The circuit of the LED lamp may contain some coil components (such as inductors). When the current passes, the magnetic field change inside the coil will cause the component to vibrate and produce sound.
3. Poor design or assembly: The design, material selection, or assembly quality of LED lights may be suboptimal, resulting in circuit resonance or friction between components and sound.
3. The light is too bright
Sometimes the LEDs can get too bright and your eyes may be uncomfortable. This may be due to two reasons. The first is that the bulb has more wattage than required. The second reason may be that the color temperature of the LED is too high. See this article for an introduction to light color temperature: Which flashlight has the best color temperature: warm white, neutral white, or daylight white?
4. The LED lights are too dim
1. Insufficient power supply voltage: The brightness of LED lights is closely related to the power supply voltage. If the power supply voltage is lower than the design requirements, the brightness of LED lights may decrease.
2. Excessive current limitation: LED lamps need proper current to function properly. If the current limit is too large, the brightness of the LED light may drop.
3. Poor quality LED lamp beads: The quality of LED lamp beads directly affects the brightness. Low quality LED beads may not provide enough brightness.
4. Lamp bead aging or damage: LED lamp beads have a limited lifespan. Factors such as long-term use or external force collisions may cause lamp beads to age or be damaged, thereby reducing brightness.
5. Light scattering problem: LED lights may have the problem of uneven light scattering, resulting in uneven brightness.
5. LED dimming does not work
There may be several reasons why LED light dimming does not work:
1. Does not support dimming: Not all LED lights support dimming function. Some LED lights may be non-dimmable models that cannot be controlled by dimming devices.
2. Incompatible dimming equipment: LED lights are not compatible with the dimming equipment used (such as dimmer switches, dimmers) and cannot work properly. Some LED lights only work with certain models of dimming devices.
3. Wrong setting of the dimming device: If the parameter setting of the dimming device is incorrect, such as the dimming range of the dimmer, the minimum brightness value, etc. are not configured correctly, the LED lamp may not respond to the dimming operation.
4. Cable connection problem: If there is a problem with the cable connection between the dimming device and the LED light, such as poor contact, wrong wiring, etc., the dimming function will not work normally.
5. Fault or damage: The LED lamp or the dimming device itself may be faulty or damaged, resulting in dimming failure.
6. LED lights attract bugs
Insects are attracted to certain wavelengths of light. Please make sure that the Kelvin of the LED lights you buy is in the range of 2000K-5500K, any other color temperature will attract insects.
7. LED lamp overheating
Poor quality LEDs without a warranty usually cause this problem. The solution is simple, you just need to replace the LED light with a reputable branded LED with a warranty.
8. Using an inappropriate LED driver
Each LED light is equipped with a driver. The purpose of a driver is to distribute power and make the device function properly. However, if the LED lamp is not compatible with the driver, it may cause the driver to burn out or the LED to fail.
9. Cheap or low-quality LED bulbs
We recommend investors to buy quality LED lights made by reliable brand manufacturers, for example you can choose Olight, Olight technology has taken pride in being at the forefront of illumination technology throughout the past decade. Our vision is to get the most advanced technology and performance into the hands of everyone across the world while maintaining a simplified and streamlined user experience. We would like you to join us on that journey.
Please don't trust those LED lights that are sold at extremely low prices, because they are often of poor quality. Due to the low price, LED chips may lack many necessary processes, and low-quality LED lights often have quality problems such as fast flickering.
Poor soldering techniques can cause the LED part to disconnect at any time. Also, inferior LED bulbs usually have a second-rate PCB design that doesn't collect current properly.
The following points can allow you to quickly identify whether the LED is cheap or high-quality.
1. Brand reputation: Choose well-known brands of LED lights. These brands usually have high reputation and good after-sales service, and can provide more reliable products.
2. Product certification: Check whether the LED lamp has passed the certification of an authoritative organization, such as CE certification, RoHS certification, etc. These certifications can prove that the product meets the relevant safety and environmental standards.
3. Luminous efficacy and brightness: The luminous efficacy (lm/W) and brightness (lumen) of LED lamps are important indicators for evaluating its quality. Generally speaking, LED lights with high light efficiency and higher brightness are usually of better quality and can provide brighter lighting effects.
4. Good heat dissipation design: good heat dissipation design can effectively prolong the service life of LED lights, and also help to maintain the stability of the lamps. Check whether the LED lamp adopts suitable heat dissipation structure and material to ensure good heat dissipation effect.
5. Color accuracy: High-quality LED lights should provide color-accurate lighting effects to avoid problems such as color cast, color difference or flicker. The color performance of LED lights can be confirmed through actual use or by referring to relevant evaluations.
6. Service life and warranty: The service life of LED lights is an important indicator, and long-life LED lights are usually of better quality. At the same time, check the warranty period and warranty policy provided by the manufacturer, which can be used as a reference for judging product quality.
7. User evaluation and word-of-mouth: Before purchasing, you can search some user evaluation and word-of-mouth to understand other users' evaluation and use experience of this LED light, so as to understand its quality more comprehensively.
10. Complex circuits
Although the rapid development of LED technology has brought countless advantages, the attendant disadvantage is that the circuit boards are becoming more and more complex.
In general, extra features such as dimming effects and Wi-fi connectivity are some of the technologies we can currently enjoy. However, more functions mean more complex components, and a higher chance of problems. The circuit is more likely to be unusable due to problems with firmware such as capacitors and transmitters.
In conclusion
This concludes the list of common LED-related issues you may encounter. We try to cover almost all issues. If you encounter other problems, please leave us a message in the comment area.
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