These light bulds are a complete rip off. I replaced 20 of my regular bulds with these. Within one month 3 burned out and 1 did not work out of the box. That makes a 25% failure rate. I tried to call the contact number on the box (866-326-bulb) and it is no longer contected. You are asked to call ...
BACKGROUND We fix things for a living. Client requested us to replace the dead CFCs in their exterior fixtures. We are replacing the Bright Effects/FEC 40w CFC in a candelabra base SKU 84878,2ct., distributed by Lowe's Home Centers. The replaced units were installed 2 years ago when we installed ...
With Sharpie I write the date installed on all Bright Effect bulbs. None has lasted longer than 1 year. I take them to Lowes and set on their return counter and tell them "here's another" and leave since I don't have the reciept (the company is counting on people not keeping the receipts ...
Decided to go the CFC route with all my household light bulbs. I bought 2 packages of Bright Effects Item #82382. A total of 4 bulbs. One of the bulbs burned out in 30 minutes. The company does not respond to email or messages left on their customer service line. I bought them at Lowes. Shame on ...
I have in my possession 13 used Bright Effects bulbs purchased from Lowe's over the last few years. The box states that they last up to 7 years. Converting to save electricity and be more conscientious about the planet, I have found these bulbs have to be replaced about as often as standard bulbs. ...
The 60W Fluorescent plug in bulbs marketed under the name Bright Effects at Lowe's Hardware are claimed to last 7 years at 3 hours per day frequently have a lifespan of days to weeks. Not up to scratch and should not be purchased. ...