Or is it just a waste of time and good lighting?
2006-09-09 11:12:39 · 14 answers · asked by broomy 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
We use compact flourescents (20-25 watts) almost everywhere now. Some of them (like the one I got at a dollar store!) do have a weird bluish tinge, so try one out in a spot where you don't use it much, and get a different brand until you find ones you really like. We use Sunbeam brand most places.
They used to be very expensive, but they are not anymore. They still cost a little more than regular bulbs, but they last for YEARS - especially important in overhead lights. A few lamps have harps that won't fit over them, or they may be physically a poor fit for some overheads, though.
As for switching to 75 watt ordinary bulbs as they burn out, it might be fine in areas where you only need a little light, but most people find it depressing to be in underlit rooms all the time, and it can strain your eyes if you try to read by insufficient light. I wouldn't do it - it doesn't make that much difference in your bill, and it makes a big negative impact on your quality of life.
2006-09-09 13:09:05 · answer #1 · answered by Maple 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you shouldn't have used the 100 watt bulb. Most lamps/light fixtures require 60 watts! If I were you, I'd check to see if there is anything on that fixture that tells what wattage to use. To answer your question, 75 is less than 100, so I am sure you can use a lower wattage.
2016-03-27 04:24:24 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but you're room would be dimmer.
Try using those energy efficient fluorescent light bulbs that screw in just like regular bulbs. I use 22 watts of electricity and get almost 100 watts equivalent light. That's a Real big saving.
2006-09-09 11:17:30 · answer #3 · answered by tercir2006 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
An electrician told me that it would. When I bought my house the
previous owners had 100 watt bulbs in every light. The electrician said, that it isn't safe to have more than one 100 watt bulb in my
ceiling fans which has four lights in them. He said, where there
are four light fixtures , then 4 forty watt bulbs are enough.
2006-09-09 11:22:35 · answer #4 · answered by Bethany 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It won't pay if you throw away 100 watt bulbs with life left in them. It will if you replace burned out 100's with 75's IF you don't have to turn on additonal bulbs to replace the reduced light. You might want to look at fluorescent bulbs with screw in (Edison) base bulbs. They cost very little to run but be careful because they are VERY expensive compared to incandescent.
2006-09-09 11:39:42 · answer #5 · answered by DelK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moneywise, you will only save about $0.03 a year.
Anything that sticks into a regular 110 outlet is cheap, including lights.
The biggies are you refrigerator, heating and air, dryer, and water heater. Adjust everything by 5 degrees and you will see a huge difference in your bill.
2006-09-09 11:29:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hardly. Try to replace the incandescent with a fluorescent screw in type.
If you don't like the yellow light, buy a 5,000K temp light one. Very bright (but they cost a little more). Perfect for reading or similar use.
2006-09-09 11:22:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
100 watt lightglobe costs around 1 cent per hour to run. your new 75 watt should drain 0.75 cents per hour.
2006-09-09 12:41:25 · answer #8 · answered by dirtydaryl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find myself turning on an extra lamp just to see! So I don't know if it really saves electricity, because now you are turning on 2 lamps!
I like to read, so I need it brighter at night
2006-09-09 11:18:22 · answer #9 · answered by just me 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes, but changing to flourescent bulbs will save even more money in the long run.
2006-09-09 11:18:24 · answer #10 · answered by boo radley 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋