I converted my 4 story row house to all CFL’s 20 years ago. My bills then were around $28, and immediately dropped to $18. That was over $100 a year savings in 1995. So I figure I have saved at least $3,000, plus the bulbs that don’t wear out for 5 to 8 years.
CFL’s last 5 to 8 years except you can’t fricken see.
My experience is the CFLs do not last like they say they will. There are electronics inside the base that perform the same function as the ballast in a conventional fluorescent light and they always seem to be the failing components. I get maybe 2 years if I’m lucky....
You are getting 5-8 yrs? I must be buying the wrong brand.
Thank you for the info....I’m about to buy some CFLs today for my kitchen lighting.
Is there a brand you recommend better than another?
I’m an electrician and can tell you CFLs are crap. If you want long lasting cheap lamps, just pick up LEDs, they’re more expensive, but those will last far longer.