Ceiling Light Transformer Problems

Trim covers pull straight down and unsnap from the housing.

Ceiling light transformer problems.

Learn how to troubleshoot low voltage dimmable electronic transformer and save yourself s. The following causes can be responsible for the occasional flickering. Not all electronic transformers are defective right out of the box. In this case replace the bulb with a new one.

Sometimes the bulb may have a blown filament. Now this is the third one of these we ve had due to the transformers. Check to see if the bulb is connected properly to its socket. If one of the light bulbs is out the problem may not be the transformer itself.

We ve got a light fitting that contains a small transformer as it is mains supplied but the light is provided by 5 12v bulbs. Defective power supply unit in the lamp. Access the can light s electrical box through the attic if possible or from under the ceiling. Inappropriate transformer for low voltage lights.

Fluctuations in the power grid. Transformer access from below the ceiling requires removing the trim cover and light bulb and unscrewing the can from its mounting bracket with the correct screwdriver. Led lights sometimes flicker. If the problem is neither the filament nor the socket it may have something to do with the wiring.