Are Flickering Lights a Fire Hazard

Even if the flickering seems harmless, it could be a sign of a more serious underlying issue with your electrical wiring that could present a dangerous fire hazard to your home. Particularly if the flickering increases or changes in any way, call your electrician for an inspection just to be safe.

Can flickering lights cause fires?

Even low resistance can overheat connections and surrounding wires. This can spark a fire if it happens near flammable material. … Outdated wiring can also result in lights flickering and is a leading cause of house fires. All wiring and its insulation can weaken over time.

Is a flickering LED light dangerous?

Studies has revealed that prolonged exposure to flicker emitted by LED lights can lead to various health problems including eye strain, headaches, blurred vision, fatigue, apparent slowing or stopping of motion, reduced visual task performance and in some cases, neurological problems.