Fall has arrived…

lampFall has arrived and soon it will be time to change the clocks. The daylight hours suddenly get shorter…which means we use more electricity to illuminate our homes. Are you using energy efficient light bulbs? A few tips to keep in mind when shopping for new light bulbs:

LED (light-emitting diode) – unlike fluorescents, LED does not contain mercury, does not emit harmful UV rays and they last tens of thousands of hours. Be sure to check for the “Lighting Facts” label to insure accuracy of the lamp specs provided. LED light bulbs are now available “dimming”, just like the CFL below, be sure they are compatible with your dimmer and most likely they will not work well in table and floor lamps with 3-way switches* or dimmers.

CFL (screw-in compact fluorescent) – look for the Energy Star label for better quality bulbs. When buying dimmable fluorescent bulbs, check to be sure it is compatible with your wall switch dimmer. Most CFL bulbs won’t work on table or floor lamps with 3-way switches* or dimmers. Screw-in compact fluorescent light bulbs have mercury in them and need to be recycled, so please don’t throw them in the trash.

*For table and floor lamps with 3-way switches, try the new ECO medium base 3-way halogen bulbs. They are made for lamps with 3-way switches and the new reduced wattages are 29/43/72W. These lamps are fully dimmable and consume 28% less energy than their incandescent counterparts.

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