What are some of your opinions about the Energy Smart bulbs?

Question

They are not cheap! I just got a package of three and as soon as I took one out I could hear a rattle, and sure enough it blew. I needed them, and the drive back would not be worth it, however I am going to let them know about it when I go again. I find that the light is dimmer than the others. Then, to top it off, someone told me that they heard on the radio, a conversation about these types of bulbs. They feel they are just another scam?? What are your thoughts??

Answer 1

I think they're great.  

I've been using them throughout the house for years. They last for years.  I can't remember the last time I had to change one.  

You save some money on them because they last so long, and because they use very little electricity compared to the incandescent ones.

Different brands have different lighting qualities.   And you can buy them in variety of brightness levels, generally expressed as "wattage equivalents."  

It's not a bad idea to check out the condition of stuff before you pay for it, by the way.  In general.

Answer 2

I bought mine at IKEA

the packaging was clear so I could see they were not broken..

people on the radio (or anywhere) all have their own adgendas.. some people dont want you to save money..

think about it.. if you save money you dont NEED to work as much.. if you dont feel you NEED to work as much you might actually cut back your working hours.. OMG now you pay LESS tax to the government... they wont like that will they?

Answer 3

It was about a month age that I heard that these new Energy Smart bulbs will be the standard in 10 years. The rounded incandescent bulb we are familiar with for our lamps and lighting fixtures will not be able to be purchased anymore!!! BETTER STOCK UP NOW!!!!!

I don't like the new  Energy Smart bulbs, because the light is different from that of the regular incandescent bulb. I like to read with the incandescent bulbs a lot better. The difference in the character of the light form the Energy Smart bulbs in my experience impairs the ability to read at equal energy consumption levels.

Answer 4

It's not a scam because in a couple of years we won't be able to buy good "old fashioned" lightbulbs anymore. There is a plan to stop all production in 2010  We will be forced to buy the new bulbs. Going green is a scam, because the "going green" people won't be happy until we're all living in grass huts using candles.

Answer 5

I started using them last October.  I have a large home & had to buy a bunch.  I bought them piecemeal, not all at once.  They were expensive.  One time I got home & found one broke, after that I always open the box to check before I buy.  They save a ton of money on my electric bill.  They are well worth it.

Answer 6

Can we even have an opinion?  I mean, I thought law was put into place that we can't use the others and that we "have to" use the Energy Smart bulbs.