Ceiling Light Transformer Problems

Learn how to troubleshoot low voltage dimmable electronic transformer and save yourself s.

Ceiling light transformer problems.

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. If the flickering of the led lamp occurs only sometimes troubleshooting is the most difficult. Check to see if the bulb is connected properly to its socket. Fluctuations in the power grid.

Inappropriate transformer for low voltage lights. In this case replace the bulb with a new one. Sometimes the bulb may have a blown filament. Not all electronic transformers are defective right out of the box.

Diagnosing the problem will depend on whether the light bulb does not light up at all or if it is flickering intermittently. If one of the light bulbs is out the problem may not be the transformer itself. Now this is the third one of these we ve had due to the transformers. Apparent problems with a ceiling light fixture are usually traced to some issue that is interrupting the flow of electricity from the wall switch to the light fixture.

Trim covers pull straight down and unsnap from the housing. Defective power supply unit in the lamp. 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. Access the can light s electrical box through the attic if possible or from under the ceiling.