When it does burn out, expect a dramatic pop and a distinct odor. The CFL bulb might even produce smoke while the base of the bulb turns black. None of these things should cause concern. In fact, ...

Q. Your recent article touting CFL bulbs was unfortunately one-sided. The cost savings dwindle when these bulbs burn out and they must be taken to a toxic waste disposal site. The time taken to find ...

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Compact fluorescent light bulbs, or CFL's, were supposed to save us money. But a growing number of people are complaining that those energy savings are offset by the high cost of the bulbs, and the ...

So you’re doing your part using the energy-saving compact fluorescent light bulbs. They do have a longer life than the incandescent bulbs, but eventually they burn out. Then what do you do? First of ...

A while ago, I wrote an article in this space about compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL) and light-emitting diode bulbs (LED) burning out faster than advertised. I also solicited some reader response ...

MILWAUKEE - As the use of incandescent light bulbs is phased out in the United States, consumers are turning to compact fluorescent bulbs as an energy- and cost-saving alternative. The way CFL bulbs ...

Expect the light to dim as it nears its end. When it does burn out, expect a dramatic pop and a distinct odor. The CFL bulb might even produce smoke while the base of the bulb turns black. None of ...