If there is whats it called and where can i get some. It seems like my electric bills are getting higher and higher. I just want to save a little bit more mony. Are these light bulbs expensive?
2007-09-22 09:50:14 · 9 answers · asked by MiCk 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Fluorescent bulbs are the best way to lower lighting cost. They are a little more expensive, but in five years I have replaced two bulbs, and one was accidentally broken. I used to replace bulbs weekly. You can get them at Wall Mart or any hardware-home store. When I replaced my bulbs, there was a slight but noticeable drop in my electric bill.
On the down side for compact fluorescent,they do not fit in all fixtures, (they DO fit in most). Also you have to remember to clean them once in a while or they get dim.
I have also replaced my refrigerator and washer with Energy Star appliances. My washer is a front load that uses less water, and spins out more water than any washer I have ever seen. My fridge has ice and water in the door, and in the summer that helps a lot by not having four kids opening the freezer door all the time.
The very best way to save on your electric bill is to hang out your laundry, especially in warm weather. Not only are you using solar energy to dry your clothes, but when you have your AC and your drier running together, they work against one an other.
2007-09-22 10:53:11 · answer #1 · answered by crazy_kizmet 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Excellent question! In answer to your question though, I too have wondered if there is a trade-off. How damaging are the bulbs to the environment when they ARE finally disposed of? Just a point about choosing your energy saving lightbulbs. I noticed in the shop when buying my ones that the different brands offer bulbs that use the same 8W or 11W but there is a difference in the intensity of each brand/model. Look at the "Lumens" the bulb is rated at. The higher the Lumens, the more light you'll get for your Wattage and for your money. I have 11 of them in my apartment. I now pay 40 € for a two month electricity bill and that is with the microwave, washing machine, computer and TV. Most of my friends pay something like 100 € or 120 €. And since October, I haven't had to change any bulb yet. I think they're worth it (as long as your electricity supply is stable and you don't have to keep buying new ones.) What will Kenner do for their toy ovens that cook using the heat from an incandescent light bulb? They make such great Devil's Food Cake!
2016-05-21 01:03:48 · answer #2 · answered by verla 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CFL's. Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs. They are a bit more expensive to buy but put out the same amount of light with less energy. They also last longer than incandescent bulbs.
2007-09-22 09:58:25 · answer #3 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Compact Fluorescent bulbs. They work great and save a lot of electricity over regular incandescent bulbs or halogen bulbs. And they last longer and run cooler. You can't use them with a dimmer however.
2007-09-22 15:01:11 · answer #4 · answered by John himself 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CFLs - Compact Flourescent Lightbulbs. They put out just as much light with much less energy. They also burn much cooler - they won't burn you, should you touch them.
They're initially more expensive to purchase, but they A) last longer than regular bulbs and B) decrease your electric bill. In the long run, they're cheaper and cut down on power plant emissions.
2007-09-22 10:22:12 · answer #5 · answered by lightcommastix 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The bulbs you want are halogen bulbs there not that much more expensive than regular bulbs and save a lot of money and also save the environment by making less CO2. There easy to change just like a regular bulb.
Good Luck :)
2007-09-22 09:54:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
you can buy flourescent bulbs that screw into light fixtures just like regular bulbs, they are more expensive to start, but last longer and cut electric usage by 50% or more for the same light. you can buy them at ace hardware, home depot, lowes. most major home improvement centers, look anywhere light bulbs are sold. they don't look like classic bulbs, the are kinda corkscrew shaped.
2007-09-22 09:56:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You do NOT want halogen.
You want compact fluorescent bulbs. They use about a quarter as much as normal incandescent.
2007-09-22 09:56:51 · answer #8 · answered by dryheatdave 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.pulsarlamps.com/html_en/compactfluorescentbulb_images/energy_saving_light_bulb.jpg
I replaced 1200 watts of incandescent (regular) bulbs with these. I now use under 100 watts and I am getting more light.
2007-09-22 09:55:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋