tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748292897162377145.post6134657519379107959..comments2023-07-30T03:27:06.816-04:00Comments on Restoring the Roost: 10 tips for energy savings in your historic cottageMegan @ Restoring the Roosthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07665496470363819971noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748292897162377145.post-26068098626102984162011-02-07T14:48:21.761-05:002011-02-07T14:48:21.761-05:00Hi and thanks for following! You are not alone in ...Hi and thanks for following! You are not alone in your problem with CFL bulbs- a lot of people are having the same issue with the life cycle cut short and it may take some time before manufacturers can remedy the defects and weed out the bad batches. You might see if the bulbs have a warranty or consider contacting the manufacturer for your money back?<br /><br />Also, I read where switching CFL's on and off many times per day can reduce their lifespan. So perhaps only using CFL's for lights that you leave on an extended period of time would be the way to go. Otherwise, the better investment is LED bulbs (although expensive right now, the price will come down eventually). I like LED bulbs so much better anyway because of the improved light range and color--also they don't pollute landfills with toxins like CFL's if not recycled. Good luck!Megan @ Restoring the Roosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665496470363819971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748292897162377145.post-38336963021775183742011-02-07T11:48:47.582-05:002011-02-07T11:48:47.582-05:00Megan I have a stupid question about CFLs... I WAN...Megan I have a stupid question about CFLs... I WANT to use them in my house, I really do. They're supposed to last so long and the energy savings is very enticing. Here's the thing... We moved into our new home less than 2 years ago, and we replaced burnt out bulbs with CFLs... and they have ALREADY blown out themselves!<br />Any advice?<br /><br />New follower, btw<br />Solongfarm.blogspotLate Bloomershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07185849272314313531noreply@blogger.com