You’ve probably heard people mention that changing your regular light bulbs to CFL bulbs is a good way to lower your electric bill. That’s not necessarily true.
But while there’s no guarantee it will save you money, they can help reduce your energy use.
Here are the top five reasons to switch:
- CFL light bulbs use 75% less energy than standard light bulbs, according to ENERGY STAR. Pretty amazing for a light bulb.
- CFLs can last for more than 3,000 hours, according to Consumer Reports. Compare that to the average 1,000 hours for a standard light bulb and you’ll start to see how changing can make a difference for you.
- CFLs work in most light fixtures. As long as the CFL bulbs are the same size and a similar wattage to the standard bulbs you’re replacing, you can make the switch with ease.
- CFLs create 75% less heat, according to ENERGY STAR. This means when you keep your lights on for a long period of time, your house won’t heat up. And if you live in Texas, you know that a cool house is a happy house.
- CFLs can help lower your electricity usage. While it might not seem like much, changing your light bulbs is a simple way to help lower your electricity usage.
