On Dec 1, 1:50*pm, "Zoot" wrote:
I've been using CFLs for several years now, and I've found that they have
about the same lifespan as an incandescent bulb, despite claims to the
contrary. Seven year warranty? Whatta joke. I went back to incandescent in a
few places because I got tired of the CFLs burning out.

What are others experiences with CFLs? How long do they last for you?

I have replaced quite a few of the older ones which did not last more
than a year. My newer ones are still going after 2 years. I had to
return some recently to HD because the entire tube did not get
energized, (only the top half of the spiral was glowing). The guy at
the store gave me a fight over returning 6 bulbs all of which I
claimed were defective, eventually he caved but probably never
believed me. I had 2 in my porch lights outdoors that lasted 4 years
through 4 sub-zero winters. If they dont last just return them for a
refund.