Question about Compact Fluoresecent light bulbs...

[Amy in NH]

So I finally decided to switch over to compact fluorescents now that they have come down in price enough that we can afford to buy them. I picked up a couple of packs at Walmart; I think it was about $6-8 for 4 bulbs. But I've noticed that they buzz. I am very sensitive to noise pollution, especially a repetitious or steady noise, and the buzzing in my living room is starting to drive me nuts! I guess I'd be willing to purchase a more expensive brand if they didn't buzz, but I'm not willing to shell out the money if they all do it (or to find out). :confused:

Can someone tell me if all compact fluorescents buzz, or just the cheapo Walmart brand?

TIA!

[Ria]

Ours have never buzzed. We bought ours from Lowes and Home Depot...they are a name-brand (but I forget which).

Ria

[~Tara~]

Hmm
I've not noticed ours buzzing either. The only buzzing lights we have here are the ones on the ceiling fan in our room, on a dimmer. If not turned on fully they will buzz. And I agree...VERY annoying. But those are just regular light bulbs.
hmm interesting
Oh, ours are the WalMart ones as well.

[Brenda in FL]

Ours don't buzz - we bought most of them at Home Depot. I don't think you are supposed to use them in light fixtures that have a dimmer switch - maybe that would cause a buzzing noise?

We tried installing a dimmer switch in a fixture that already had flourescents and the switch wouldn't even work. -didn't read the fine print beforehand-

[GreenKitty]

Yes, they can buzz. It bothers me to. We've purchased GE and Philliips. They just never seem to be bright enough for me.:rolleyes: Just remember that it's illegal in seven states to dump mercury laden fluorescent bulbs in with regular trash.