Energy-saving Pros:
-significantly less energy wattage required to produce light comparable to traditional incandescent bulbs
- substantially longer lifespan (5-10 times) vs. incandescent bulbs
- Less heat emission during operation contributing to lower air conditioning requirements
Inconvenience Cons:
- More time required to reach maximum energy efficiency and light output
- higher cost per unit, particularly for specialty "warm light" applications
- Not necessarily compatile with some fixtures and/or dimmer switches
- The bulb itself and the type of light it creates, is not as esthetically pleasing
Look for the "Energy Star" symbol, indicating that it meets international standards for energy efficiency. Ask what disposal programs are in place for recycling used CFL's which contain a small amount of mercury. During the showing and marketing process, we do not recommend CFLs. For stagging and pricing strategies designed to obtain top dollar for your property, call Mary Caird and Dan Salhany.