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The buzz about LED bulbs
LED bulbs have the potential to make your wallet, your living room, and even the Earth just a bit greener.
A slow burn
LEDs last 30 times longer than incandescent bulbs. Though California is phasing out incandescent bulbs, you may still have a pack or two lurking on your shelves. For an upgrade to save you money in the long run, LEDs also last three times longer than compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs).
LEDs convert 60% of the electricity used to light. This means they use a lot less electricity and produce no heat unlike incandescents and CFLs.
Overall, LEDs can last as long as a decade before they dim (that’s right, LEDs never burn out!)
Breaking badly
Incandescents and CFLs break easily and shatter upon impact. LEDs are much more resilient to breakage. Most are equipped with a shatterproof coating that prevents sharp pieces of glass from flying out.
Handle broken light bulbs with gloves. All types of light bulbs contain toxic heavy metals. Treat all light bulbs as household hazardous waste when disposing of them.
Endless possibilities
Feel creative? LED bulbs come in a large assortment of colors, not to mention classics like “Daylight” and “Warm light”.
Some LED bulbs come with special features that can be activated by a remote or smart phone. Make the lights pulse, change colors or adjust depending on the time of day.
What’s the catch?
Basic LEDs cost a bit more than CFLs, but don’t let the price tag scare you off. They’re still a good deal when you consider the amount you will save in energy and replacement costs.
When you use reading glasses, purchase the brighter 75 to 100-watt LED equivalents, which are more expensive than the standard 40 to 60-watt equivalents.
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