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Does anyone know anything about electrical and wiring?
Everytime we leave the bedroom light on for too long ( say 30 minutes or more ), I open the door to the faint smell of something that resembles burning rubber and it gives me a headache. Is my wiring burning, the ceiling fan going bad or what?
Answer: You may have too large (wattage) of a bulb that is causing an overheating problem. It could be that the fixture is old and needs to be relaced. The most likely problem is a loose connection of one of the wires at the light. This causes a high-resistance at that spot and generates a lot of heat (like the wires inside your toaster). You should take the light fixture down and look at the wires to see if there is any melting or discoloration of the insulation. If the insulation is stiff or brittle, the light and/or wires needed to be replaced. This situation is a potential fire hazard and should be dealt with right away. Get help if needed and do not use the light it until you have resolved the problem. Good luck!!
