The cheaper the design the higher the failure rate. The heat seems to kill these things over time. For example I just ordered another warranty replacement from one brand called Hyperikon that uses similar types of designs for floods in my Kitchen. These have a much higher failure rate. Others seem to last forever. Between using electrolytic Capacitors and other tings that are prone to heat and small enclosed areas it is no wonder that the newer, cheaper bulbs fail quicker.
Since one big reason for going with LED is to be more energy efficient and greener, it would be interesting to compare the carbon footprint of these cheap LED bulbs that fail quickly with an incandescent and CFL over the entire lifespan. If the bulb lasts longer the numbers are pretty easy, but given short lifespan of some and their use or rare earth elements it would be interesting to see the full analysis of the environmental impact of each one.
The cheaper the design the higher the failure rate. The heat seems to kill these things over time. For example I just ordered another warranty replacement from one brand called Hyperikon that uses similar types of designs for floods in my Kitchen. These have a much higher failure rate. Others seem to last forever. Between using electrolytic Capacitors and other tings that are prone to heat and small enclosed areas it is no wonder that the newer, cheaper bulbs fail quicker.
Since one big reason for going with LED is to be more energy efficient and greener, it would be interesting to compare the carbon footprint of these cheap LED bulbs that fail quickly with an incandescent and CFL over the entire lifespan. If the bulb lasts longer the numbers are pretty easy, but given short lifespan of some and their use or rare earth elements it would be interesting to see the full analysis of the environmental impact of each one.