Comments on: LED Light Bulb Results + Win a $50 The Home Depot GC!

By: Jennifer C.

Jennifer C. — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 23:23:55 +0000

We have tried a few but haven't totally replaced the old bulbs. I would definitely consider it.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:38:21 +0000

we recently switched and love them!

By: Nazy Meighan

Nazy Meighan — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:34:25 +0000

While I understand the savings that comes with this, I often wonder if it is even worth the try when it comes to apartments. I am a single mom with 2 small elementary children and I work part-time so I am not home as much. I am very conscientious about electric usage and have tried to do everything in my power to lower my $179 monthly bill. I even cut off my ac and heat and open windows or close them depending on weather. And it doesn't go down. I'm hesistant to buy the bulbs because of that cost and doubt I would be able to see the long term savings that everyone talks about. I don't understant why the bills are so much higher in apartments when there is less to cover. And I sometimes want to install myself the motion switches but they will probably not be benefitial to me either since we are usually all in the same room trying to conserve. How do I work around this? How do I test out your theory? Does it really benefit people in my situation? Has it been proven? I'd love to try but afraid I'd be spending more money I can't afford to waste.

By: Susan J

Susan J — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:11:40 +0000

I don't even know what an LED lightbulb is! But now it looks like I really need to check them out.

By: sana

sana — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:08:16 +0000

Tried CFL but not happy with dim lights, hoping to try LED if i have budget to spend on it.

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 18:05:20 +0000

NO, we have not tried the LED lightbulbs yet. We are looking to start changing them out soon.

By: Brigitte

Brigitte — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:59:44 +0000

We actually use these in most of our lights in our house.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:51:09 +0000

Yes we do use LED lightbulbs and they do seem to last longer and they don't heat up the room like regular light bulbs do.

By: Jen

Jen — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:50:45 +0000

I have not tried the led bulbs, yet. I would love to try them if they fit in my budget with a coupon some time, because I do NOT like the CFL's because they are so dim. I would love some bright light. The CFL's are where we use the most ~ the hallway, bathroom and basement steps ~ all the places you need bright light!

By: Cassandra G.

Cassandra G. — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:37:39 +0000

We have not yet tried LED's or any of the other energy-saving bulbs yet because the cost just doesn't fit into my budget right now!

I would definitely like to try them because i've heard so many good things! Thank you so much for the additional information : )

By: Shannon

Shannon — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:37:25 +0000

We've liked LED's since we've started using them, they're my favorite lighting.

By: Jessica S.

Jessica S. — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:29:45 +0000

We use CFL's but I think we will try out a few LED's.

By: Shanda

Shanda — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:01:24 +0000

I have not used them yet, but sure would love to!

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:57:52 +0000

oh...and...Home Depot regularly has sales on energy savings bulbs and often sells them in bulk packs so it's easier to replace all of the bulbs in your home at the same time. Also, keep your eyes open to rebates offered through the Dept. of Energy! They often offer rebates when you buy a certain amount of bulbs, so pair that with a good Home Depot deal and you can't lose!

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:57:08 +0000

I haven't tried them yet, but I'm thinking of pre-emptively replacing the bulbs in the lamps in my daughter's room with LED since they're so much cooler.

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:53:30 +0000

Like you, we have always been aware of how much energy we use and so have taken lots of energy savings measures to cut our electric bill (though rates never seem to go down no matter how much energy cuts you make, hmmmm, interesting...). For people who couldn't be bothered, however and want to make a big difference in a very simple way, replacing bulbs WILL definitely get you significant savings nearly right away. I remember the first time I changed most (not all) light bulbs, my bill went down about $5 per month. And...I can't remember how long it's been since I replaced a light bulb! That's a blessing in itself - one more silly household chore I don't have to do.

By: sheila

sheila — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:49:22 +0000

i have changed my chandelier out with led bulbs and my bathroom but i have one light in my kitchen that is the old floresent buld and im in a quandry as too try and replace this if any has a solution please email me

By: Chrisitine

Chrisitine — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:44:53 +0000

Have not tried LED yet, read your info, might give them a try soon!
Thanks!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:36:04 +0000

I would be interested in trying the LED bulbs... with an 8.5-mo-old who will soon be crawling, I don't want to stress about the CFLs in our table lamps!!

By: Louise

Louise — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:35:43 +0000

I haven't tried the LED bulbs yet, but would love to switch over after reading your blog on the CFL's. I was unaware of the danger with breakage of the CFL's before and am glad you have posted this as we never read the package. If the LED's last 20 plus years.....................I guess that would be the rest of my lifetime!!