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Originally Posted by theducks
You have 2 banes to electronic bulbs. Recessed and Dimmers.
In the former enemy is Heat (buildup). If the backside of the Can is in an Attic  , Extreme heat (there is a reason these fixtures use the more expensive Porcelain sockets. The standard plastic ones can not take sustained heat). Note: If you have 'can lights' and your house had attic insulation added after (retrofitted) construction, make sure the insulation DOES NOT cover the 'cans', the fixture can overheat
In the latter, There are Dimmers, and then there are Cheap dimmers to contend with, on top of special bulb electronic requirements to actually allow dimming |
Note on cheap dimmers. We recently had to replace our bedroom wall/ceiling lights. 2 strings of 50 white Christmas lights. We decided to go with led lights. The dimmer wouldn't turn them off completely.