We know it can difficult to find a CFL that's right for you. They can flicker, they can't be bright enough... we've heard (and experienced!) all the stories. So, when we found this roundup of the best CFLs we got really excited. Check out the list, after the jump!
posted originally from: AT:San Francisco
GE's Energy Smart Dimmable 15Watt CFL bulb: has received some rave reviews and people mainly remark that it doesn't have any of the harshness you associate with CFL's.
n*vision Soft White G25 (14 watt) was ranked best cfl for pendant lights (and great bulb overall) Real Simple.
Phillip's Marathon Bulb and the MaxLite MicroMax were both rated an overall A- on Popular Mechanics.
The New York Times rounded up their favorites. Among the top contenders, the TCP Spring Light/Soft White available through 1000 bulbs.
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I use the n*vision (from Home Depot) all over the house and I love them. They also have really good customer service. I've had 4 bulbs go bad in the last year and all I had to do was fill out their online warranty request form and they sent me replacement bulbs for free! FYI, the bulbs that went bad were the globe style that I use in my bathroom vanity light.
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I like GE they have had energy star appliances for a really long time, before it was cool to be green/sustainable. And They had that eco-imagine campaign that i loved. So I figure I don't hear from any other company stretching its eco muscles....at least not in the advertising section, so I try to back them up.
Of course it could all just be a major scam for world domination from GE...but what do I know.
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Thanks for this article. I will be moving in a couple of months so this will sure come in handy!
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