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Blog

Jan 15, 2019

Choosing a light bulb

Choosing a light bulb can be challenging because there are so many options at the store. This week, we’re providing information on how to choose a bulb and calculate lighting savings when you upgrade to a high-efficiency product.

The most common types of bulbs include incandescent,halogen, compact fluorescents (CFLs), and light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Here’show the most common types of bulbs compare:

Choosing the right color or bulb color temperature isanother key consideration. For example, many people prefer warm or soft whitebulbs for living spaces and daylight bulbs for task lighting or reading. The chart below illustrates some popular uses of each bulbcolor:

Annual operating costs vary between bulb types and choosing energy efficient options can significantly reduce household lighting costs. Did you know that replacing an incandescent bulb with an LED can save, on average, over $5.00 a year per bulb? And many LEDs are rated for 20 years or more, reducing future replacement costs.

The chart below compares the characteristics of halogens and LEDs and shows the savings possible when choosing the more efficient option.

Click here to find a list of the best prices on LED bulbs.

Or click here website to learn more about bulb features, including brightness and efficiency as wellas options for color, shapes, and bulb base types.


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