Specialty Bulbs
Incandescent, fluorescent & halogen fan lighting
The type of bulb you choose for your fan will have a great impact on the overall look and feel of your room. There are many types of specialty bulbs available that are designed to enhance the look of your room. If you are looking to create a specific mood in a room, the best way to do so is by changing the style of bulb in your lighting fixtures.
Below you will find a list of the most popular types of specialty bulbs available for your ceiling fan. Each bulb will provide you with a number of different features. Your choice of bulb will depend on your personal preferences as well as the type of mood you are looking to create in your room.
Incandescent Light Bulbs
These are the most common type of light bulbs associated with ceiling fans. These are popular because their color compliments skin tones. These bulbs are less expensive compared to other forms of specialty bulbs. Some of the bulbs included in this category include A-line, reflector, globe, candle, and flicker bulbs.
Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Fluorescent light bulbs are available in round and u-shaped models. Fluorescent lights look a lot like tubes and are often used in schools and offices because they last for extended periods of time Generally, fluorescent lights require less maintenance than most other lighting systems. Some of the bulbs in this category include grow lights, linear bulbs, and circular models.
Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Compact bulbs are the most energy efficient bulb currently on the market. They use 67 percent less energy than the standard incandescent bulbs and are known to last considerably longer. Some of the bulbs in this category include 3-way, dimmable and spiral lights.
Halogen Light Bulbs
Halogen light bulbs use the same technology as incandescent bulbs; however, halogen bulbs are more efficient than incandescent bulbs, but cost considerably more as well. Halogen light bulbs produce almost 50 percent more light than incandescent bulbs and usually last about three times longer.
The bulb you choose is just as important as the fan fixtureitself. Choose your fan lighting carefully in order to ensure you receive the desired results.
