Let’s cover the CFLs first. These are the twisty bulbs that are about the same size as the old-fashioned incandescent bulbs. They cost about a dollar more than one of the cheap incandescent bulbs, which can be off-putting at first. However, a Fort Lauderdale electrician explains they use about 70 percent less electricity than the standard bulb. So, let’s say it costs a dollar a day to use your old bulb. It would only cost .30 to use a CFL. Looking at the monthly savings, you would spend $30.00 for an incandescent and $9.00 for a CFL.
Now, let’s talk LEDs. They do tend to cost more up front. You can expect to pay about $8.00 for a single bulb. However, that one bulb is going to last anywhere from 20,000 to 50,000 hours versus a CFL that lasts anywhere form 6,000 to 10,000 hours. An LED costs about $33.00 a year to run explains an electrician. Fort Lauderdale residents that are looking for the best cost savings will want to consider installing light fixtures that use LEDs. Give Elcon Electric a call today to schedule your lighting upgrade and start saving money right away.