A compact fluorescent lamp (CFL), also known as a compact fluorescent light or energy saving light (or less commonly as a compact fluorescent tube), is a type of fluorescent lamp. Many CFLs are designed to replace an incandescent lamp and can fit into most existing light fixtures formerly used for incandescents.  CFLs are being used in hotel renovation projects.

Compared to general service incandescent lamps giving the same amount of visible light, CFLs use less power and have a longer rated life. In the United States, a CFL has a higher purchase price than an incandescent lamp, but can save over $30 in electricity costs over the lamp's life time. We used to recommend CFLs for the cost savings, but we no longer recommend them due to new and controversial information. Reports are appearing that they emit UV lights and high frequency electromagnetic frequencies (EMF) which may not be healthy. Contact us for more information.

We are instead recommending LED lights which use even less energy for the same amount of light and last even longer.  Although they cost more than incandescent or CFLs, the cost of the light is comparable to that of CFLs per year of lifespan.  However, they only use about 10% of the energy that an incandescent light uses for the same amount of light.

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