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CFL Lighting is Smart: The Definitive Homeowner Guide by The Proper Home
Posted under Essential Products, Home Management, Improving Your Home, Product Reviews, Products, Stuff We Love
Yes, they look a bit goofy. However, when you learn more about Compact Fluorescent lighting (CFL), they suddenly become some of the most beautiful things on the planet!
Let’s face facts, you probably will not hear “I recently added CFL lights to my home – I just feel sexier and more complete…,” in social circles. However, when you learn more about CFL lighting, you will definitely feel smarter and wealthier.
We wanted to learn more about CFL lighting so we went to the experts at Westinghouse Lighting and talked to George Mabin of Westinghouse Lighting. He taught us about the finer details of CFL lighting and making the right decisions.
Last year we started a research project to se if the products measured up to the hype. We expected these little dudes to offer inferior lighting and take a long time to start up. We were pleasantly surprised to learn that our fears were unfounded.
Our research study concluded last week. We installed CFL lighting in a large home of over 7,000 square feet. We averaged a 22% decrease in monthly power consumption. In real terms, that was a savings averaging $200.00 per month. Combined with the many benefits of CFL lighting, we can tell you that CFL’s really exceed their hype every step of the way – and should be in your home!
