Making the Switch to CFLs and LEDs in the Pacific Northwest

You probably know the old fashioned light bulbs we all grew up with have been phased out and replaced with new, funny looking bulbs. Some of us have resisted the change (typical human nature). However, not switching out those old bulbs is costing you money! At Greenwood Hardware, we carry a variety of the newer CFL and LED bulbs. You don’t have to get stuck with a bulb that casts a bright, overwhelming light that makes it uncomfortable to have on. There are a variety of bulbs and filters that help make your switch easier to get used to.

Yes, the bulbs are a bit more expensive when you buy them. That is one of the major turn-offs. But, here’s the thing—they last ten times longer! So, instead of replacing a bulb in your favorite lamp by the couch every 30 to 60 days, you won’t have to go in search of a new bulb for a year or more. So, you will save money on buying bulbs, but you will also save money on your monthly electric bill. With the cold weather here to stay for a couple of months, saving money on your electric bill is a really big deal.

To help give you an idea about the kind of money you can save, think of it like this. An LED bulb will cost you about $33 a year to use. A CFL will cost you around $77 a year and the old school incandescent? That one will run you about $328 a year! Now you can see the cost savings, let’s talk a bit about why the switch is actually good for the environment as well.

There is no question LEDs are the best way to go. They are much safer to use in your home, and when you factor in the amount of electricity an LED uses versus an incandescent bulb, it is a no-brainer you are going to be helping the environment. Not to mention, with the bulbs lasting much longer you will not be adding them to landfills or their packaging at such a quick rate.

Head into Greenwood Hardware today and make the switch to being an energy-efficient home to start saving money and the environment in one easy move. Come on in, or contact us today.