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LED and Compact Florescent Light Bulbs - The Future is Now!

In these though economic times, homeowners are trying to save money and energy. Some to the greatest green technological advancements in the last few years have come in the area of lighting. LED and Compact Florescent light bulbs are the wave of the future. How much money can you save? Some of our customers have reduced their electric energy bills in half just by replacing all of the light bulbs in their home.

Compact Fluorescents

Compact Fluorescents use about 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs, and they last 10 times longer.

It is possible to save $30 or more over the lifetime of a compact fluorescent bulb, and they produce much less heat that can cut energy involved with home cooling

The price of compact fluorescent bulbs has become fairly reasonable over the last few years. Value packs of these bulbs are available at all Rylee's locations.

LEDs

LED light bulbs are more than eight times more efficient than incandescent lights, and they use half the energy of compact fluorescents. They also emit more directional light then other bulbs, which enhances the effect and makes them good for workspace areas. Flood lights, spotlights, reading lights, and desk lamps are all good choices for LED bulbs.

LED lights are outstanding for colored lights because they emit pure monochromatic light. These means that LEDs waste no energy because the light does not need to be filtered to achieve colors.

LED bulbs have no warm-up time; they achieve full light instantly. Florescent lights are dim when they are first turned on.

LED lights contain no mercury or harmful substances, and they operate at much lower temperatures than other bulbs. This makes them safer to use and better for the environment.

LED bulbs save on replacement. In fact, one LED bulb can outlast 30 incandescent bulbs or 6 compact fluorescents. This means that they operate at an average of 30,000 hours. LEDs are much more resistant to shock, vibration, and the extreme temperature changes that other bulbs are susceptible to. Unlike fluorescent bulbs, they are not harmed by frequent off and on switching. These bulbs will definitely save you replacement hassle.

These new high technology bulbs are available at all Rylee's Ace Hardware locations.