Fluorescent lights are being phased out in favor of long-lasting, energy-efficient LEDs, so the best way to replace a fluorescent light is to not replace it at all. Instead, swap out fluorescent ...

The fat, four-foot fluorescent bulb is going the way of the 100-watt household incandescent -- into extinction because it is also an energy hog compared with its replacement. That's the good news.

You can generally replace most compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs with LED bulbs in most standard household fixtures. That's because both CFLs and LEDs typically use the same screw-in base ...

If adjusting the bulb in your fluorescent light doesn’t work, it might be that the ballast has gone bad. This can cause a vibration in the fixture that will make a buzzing sound.

CFLs, compact fluorescent bulbs, ... 1880: Edison patents the electric incandescent light bulb. 1976: First CFL is invented. 2002: White LEDs for residential use are introduced.

The standard light bulb used in U.S. households is an A19 bulb with an E26 base. ... A compact fluorescent or LED bulb with a CRI of 80 is considered good, and over 90 is regarded as excellent. 4.