Replacing Incandescent Bulbs with Compact Fluorescents
I did and saved a couple of dollars on my electric bill.
Besides that they last a lot longer. Buy less bulbs so there is a savings there also.
By Barbara Montag from St Cloud MN
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RE: Replacing Incandescent Bulbs with Compact Fluorescents
There is a downside of switching to the Fluorescents. You lose all 'heat' previously dispersed by the incandescent. So winters will be just a little costlier due to the additional heating costs, and if you have any items that are UV sensitive (paintings, etc.) the fluorescents will fade the colors over time. Museums avoid fluorescent lighting unless 100% UV protected.
Post by Cajun62234
RE: Replacing Incandescent Bulbs with Compact Fluorescents
Well you must have been saving already..because when I switched. The first month I seen a $20.00 drop in my bill...boy was I happy...and it is nice that the bulbs last longer..they even sell them now at the aldies..big lots ..and other discount stores
Post By shirley (Guest Post)
RE: Replacing Incandescent Bulbs with Compact Fluorescents
I did this last year and we figured out that we saved $30.00 this year in our electric bill alone not counting the money we saved from not having to keep buying regular light bulbs, was worth the money spent on them
Post By debbie (Guest Post)
RE: Replacing Incandescent Bulbs with Compact Fluorescents
I recommend switching to compact fluorescent light bulbs. These bulbs use 75% less energy than typical light bulbs and they last 10 times longer.
By Robin
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