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 Incandescent Lamps Incandescent lamps

Lamp with 100-watt
incandescent light bulb:

Switch to a 30-watt compact fluorescent light bulb! According to the manufacturers’ estimates, it uses 70 percent less energy and lasts seven to 10 times longer (so you save on replacement light bulbs). And, it generates less heat.

Lamp with 30-watt fluorescent light bulb:
Dust your light bulbs. Regularly cleaning a light bulb and fixture can improve its efficiency by as much as 100 percent! Use a feather duster — not liquid cleaner.