The ultra energy-saving light emitting diode (LED) light bulb has taken the home and commercial lighting industry by storm lately. LED light output has gone up a lot, their prices have fallen, and the bulbs weight less these days. Many of what once were big drawbacks of LED lights have gone away these days. In this … Continue reading LED Advantages and Disadvantages
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Tankless Water Heater Disadvantages, Issues
There are many tankless water heater disadvantages to think about before plunging in. So, use caution before buying tankless. We discuss most of these issues below. Tankless Water Heater Disadvantages High Startup Costs These so-called instant hot water, on demand units indeed offer “fast and endless” hot water. Plus, they save you on your fuel bill. But … Continue reading Tankless Water Heater Disadvantages, Issues
Compact Fluorescent Lamp CFL Pros and Cons
The energy-saving compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) has taken the home lighting industry by storm over the past two decades. It’s a smaller version of the ever popular straight and circular fluorescent tube light bulbs. Here we detail the compact fluorescent lamp advantages and disadvantages. They make compact fluorescent lamps much smaller today. They’re much brighter per … Continue reading Compact Fluorescent Lamp CFL Pros and Cons
Electric Heat Pros and Cons
Electric heating is one of the easiest ways to keep your home warm during cold winter spells. In this piece, we discuss the many electric heat pros and cons. Many down sides to this mode of heating including higher fuel costs. But many up sides as well. E.g. No carbon monoxide. Easy to install. Low … Continue reading Electric Heat Pros and Cons
Anti Reflective Coating Disadvantages
Anti reflective lenses have found their way into most optical applications over the past two decades. They’ve become widely available, affordable, and notably more durable. But this coating scratches easily and is expensive to buy initially or replace. Definitely good and bad to AR coatings. So in this piece, we discuss the anti reflective glasses … Continue reading Anti Reflective Coating Disadvantages