What happens if I turn off dimmable CFLs by just lowering the dimmer all the way down?
Dimmable CFLs must be TURNED OFF USING THE ON-OFF switch, NOT THE DIMMER ONLY. If just the dimmer is lowered, a small amount of power will still be going through the CFL light, – even though the light has gone off. This continuous trickle of electricity will cause the bulb to try to turn on hundreds of times a second, causing premature failure and voiding the warranty. It is important to use New Leaf America approved dimmers to assure high performance and long life.
