Answers matching: CFL
Scroll UpWhat are the benefits of using CFLs?- Audrey, Eau Claire, WI
CFLs save energy and money and last longer!
Click to read the full answerWhy doesn’t Focus support LED lights as a replacement for other bulbs?- Cora, Madison, WI
We are waiting for the DOE to come out with standards.
Click to read the full answerWhy did my CFL have such a high reading on my watt meter?- Corina, Whitewater, WI
There are a few possible explanations.
Click to read the full answerCan I use CFLs in the bathroom?- Scott, New Berlin, WI
Yes, as long as your bathroom isn't too humid.
Click to read the full answerWhat's the correct wattage of CFL to use for my light fixture?- Tom, Altoona, WI
Use any wattage that doesn't exceed the recommended fixture wattage.
Click to read the full answerAre there programs to help churches buy CFLs?- Dennis, Marinette, WI
Focus offers lighting incentives.
Click to read the full answerWhich uses more energy? Turning the light on & off when you leave the room or leaving it on?- Kevin, Sheboygan, WI
This depends on the amount of time that the bulb is on.
Click to read the full answerI had a CFL 'pop' & then start to smoke. I immediately turned off the light. Could it have started a fire?- Lyn, Milwaukee, WI
ENERGY STAR qualified CFLs are designed to be safe.
Click to read the full answerCan CFLs be used horizontally? I heard they could only be used vertically.- Tim, Menomonee Falls, WI
CFLs can be used horizontally or vertically, but it's a good idea to read the packaging.
Click to read the full answerDo the low-cost CFLs use cheap components which can lessen the energy savings?- Don, Madison, WI
The savings offered by CFLs are real
Click to read the full answerI’ve heard that the cost to recycle bulbs is expensive.- Barb, Racine, WI
In Wisconsin, it can be free!
Click to read the full answerDoes temperature or humidity affect the life of a CFL?- Carlie, Milwaukee, WI
You can buy particular CFLs for use in those situations.
Click to read the full answerHow will the 2007 Energy Bill affect consumers' lighting choices?- Jen, Whitefish Bay, WI
Regulation is helping to reduce energy use.
Click to read the full answerIs anything being done to reduce the amount of mercury in CFLs?- Marge, Fox Point, WI
Yes, the government recently addressed this issue.
Click to read the full answerAre CFLs dangerous?- Michael, Cottage Grove, WI
CFLs are not dangerous
Click to read the full answerWhat rebates are available for replacing light fixtures in my garage?- Don , Random Lake, Wi
Visit our Lighting Incentives page to learn more.
Click to read the full answerCan CFLs be used outside during WI winters as long as they are protected from snow and rain?- Mary, Oshkosh, WI
Make sure you choose a CFL designed for outdoor use.
Click to read the full answerDoes the use of these dimmers actually save energy?- Koby, Cross Plains, WI
Lowering the wattage saves energy, but ENERGY STAR qualified CFLs save the most!
Click to read the full answerIs a halogen or LED outdoor motion-sensor light more energy efficient?- D., Kenosha, WI
LEDs are more energy-efficient.
Click to read the full answerAre there 3-way CFLs?- Laura, La Crosse, WI
There are CFLs specifically designed for use in 3-way fixtures.
Click to read the full answerHas CFL technology evolved?- Melissa, Waterford, WI
CFL technology gets better and better.
Click to read the full answerMy CFL is buzzing and humming? Is this normal?- Lynn, Colgate, WI
It is not normal for CFLs to hum.
Click to read the full answerAre there lighting incentives for apartment buildings?- Dawn , Sheboygan WI
We currently offer a $30 incentive.
Click to read the full answerIs it true CFLs should not be thrown in the trash?- Phil, Bayside, WI
It is best to recycle CFLs.
Click to read the full answerMy recessed lights say they are insulated but in winter cold air rushes in. Should I caulk them?- Jim , Cottage Grove, WI
You can caulk them, but you may need to do other things as well.
Click to read the full answerCan I use my CFL in a totally enclosed fixture?- Michelle, Wauwatosa, WI
It is best to check the packaging.
Click to read the full answerCan I turn my CFLs on and off frequently?- Allison, Mequon, WI
This is more than a simple yes or no answer.
Click to read the full answerHow do I select the best CFL?- Robby, Cedarburg, WI
First, look for the ENERGY STAR label!
Click to read the full answerIs there an efficient alternative to a 250-watt heat lamp?- Jim , Grantsburg, WI
Unfortunately not for this use.
Click to read the full answerI have heard that CFLs can overheat and smoke - should I be worried?- Christy, Fond du Lac, WI
ENERGY STAR qualified CFLs are designed to be safe.
Click to read the full answerCan the non-profit I'm associated with receive free CFLs to hand out at one of our events?- Chris, Racine, WI
Work with a local retailer.
Click to read the full answerWhat can I use to replace my incandesant dimmable light bulbs?- Mark , Rhinelander, WI
There are CFLs specifically designed for use in dimmable fixtures.
Click to read the full answerHow can I find consistent colors in CFL lighting?- Patrick, Appleton, WI
Look for the color temperature on the packaging.
Click to read the full answerHow much money will I save by installing ceiling fans?- Joan, Waukesha, WI
80% of the savings come from the type of lighting used.
Click to read the full answerAll my lamps use three-way bulbs. Can I use energy-efficient bulbs in them?- Carol, Iola, WI
Yes, CFLs come in three-way too!
Click to read the full answerMy CFL burned out before the packaging stated it should. How do I get a refund or replacement?- Mark, Oconomowoc, WI
Here's what you need to do.
Click to read the full answerWhat if a CFL breaks?- Ryan, River Hills, WI
Here is what you should do to clean up a broken CFL.
Click to read the full answerHow do I reduce energy use in my apartment this summer?- Margaret, Green Bay, WI
Focus has tips to keep your apartment energy efficient in the summer.
Click to read the full answerI’ve only seen the “twisty” CFLs, are there other types available?- Justin, Richfield, WI
CFLs come in a wide variety of styles!
Click to read the full answerWhat gives CFLs their different color temperatures?- Nicholas, Wauwatosa, WI
Light color is measured on a temperature scale referred to as Kelvin.
Click to read the full answerCan I use CFLs in dimmable fixtures?- Ben, Milwaukee, WI
There are CFLs specifically designed for use in dimmable fixtures.
Click to read the full answerI’ve heard there is mercury in my CFLs. Won’t this hurt my family?- Jon, West Allis, WI
CFLs contain a small amount of mercury that is not emitted with proper use.
Click to read the full answerIs the max. fixture wattage for incandescents equivalent to the max. CFL watt rating?- Loren, Topsham, Maine
This is based on the max. wattage, regarless of bulb type.
Click to read the full answerCan you provide a listing of all approved electronic fluorescent ballast models and manufacturers?- Paul, Fort Atkinson, WI
There are lists available online.
Click to read the full answerDo lights with dimmer switches really save energy?- Peg , Mosinee, WI
Lowering the wattage saves energy, but ENERGY STAR qualified CFLs save the most!
Click to read the full answerIs it better to leave fluorescent lights on or to turn them off and on?- Jennifer , Medford, WI
It is best to use CFLs in light fixtures you use the most.
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