Compact Fluorescent Light

Compact Fluorescent Light
Do all compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs make that annoying humming sound when you turn them on?

I just replaced my burnt out light bulbs in my room with compact fluorescent ones & when ever they are on, they make a really annoying humming/buzzing sound like the larger ones do. Are there any particular types or brands that don't or am I stuck with the sound.

the balasts or faulty and you may be near other electrical.

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5W Flame-Tip Candle CFL Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb E12 Candelabra 30 Pack
5W Flame-Tip Candle CFL Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb E12 Candelabra 30 Pack
US $110.00

"GOOD CHOICE" COMPACT FLUORESCENT NIGHT LIGHTS - 2 PACK
US $9.99
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24" 96W 4x 6400K T5 HO Fluorescent Lamp 2' Grow Light Bulbs Fixture Compact CFL
US $93.95
 Pro compact 12bank 12*55W digital Fluorescent Light studio kino lighting
Pro compact 12bank 12*55W digital Fluorescent Light studio kino lighting
US $379.90
10 - GE 25 Watt Equivalent Soft White Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
10 - GE 25 Watt Equivalent Soft White Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
US $15.00
Compact Fluorescent Lighting Kit Recessed Can with Large electrical Box
Compact Fluorescent Lighting Kit Recessed Can with Large electrical Box
US $19.00
30 Watt Compact Fluorescent Full Spectrum Photo Bulb / SAD Light Studio Bulbs
30 Watt Compact Fluorescent Full Spectrum Photo Bulb / SAD Light Studio Bulbs
US $10.95
50 Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs 13=60Watt CFL 13 = 60 Mini Spiral Saves 75%
50 Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs 13=60Watt CFL 13 = 60 Mini Spiral Saves 75%
US $59.95
96 Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs 18=75Watt Globe Style 18=75 CFL Saves Energy
96 Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs 18=75Watt Globe Style 18=75 CFL Saves Energy
US $99.00
160 Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs 13=60Watt CFL 13 = 60 Spiral Twist Saves75%
160 Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs 13=60Watt CFL 13 = 60 Spiral Twist Saves75%
US $159.00
Two NOS Vintage Yorkville Capsule 20W CFL Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs Lamps
Two NOS Vintage Yorkville Capsule 20W CFL Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs Lamps
US $1.99
Sylvania 9 watt compact fluorescent light bulbs (lot of 15)
Sylvania 9 watt compact fluorescent light bulbs (lot of 15)
US $19.99
T5 FLUORESCENT GROW LIGHT Compact 2' hydroponic TEK CFL with 2 F55T5 Twin bulbs
T5 FLUORESCENT GROW LIGHT Compact 2' hydroponic TEK CFL with 2 F55T5 Twin bulbs
US $74.99
65 Watt compact Fluorescent Light Bulb w/ Mogul Base (Lot of 6)
65 Watt compact Fluorescent Light Bulb w/ Mogul Base (Lot of 6)
US $30.00
LOT 6 BRAND NEW SYLVANIA 3 WAY CFL COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS BOX 29747 NIB
LOT 6 BRAND NEW SYLVANIA 3 WAY CFL COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS BOX 29747 NIB
US $14.99
GROW mh/BLOOM hps T5 COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT 2'ft CFL with 4 twin tube bulbs
GROW mh/BLOOM hps T5 COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT 2'ft CFL with 4 twin tube bulbs
US $89.99
LongStar 00308 - FE-US-30W/50K Twist Medium Screw Base Compact Fluorescent Light
LongStar 00308 - FE-US-30W/50K Twist Medium Screw Base Compact Fluorescent Light
US $8.00
JUNO Track Light Lamp Wall Washer Lighting Unused Compact Fluorescent NICE!!
JUNO Track Light Lamp Wall Washer Lighting Unused Compact Fluorescent NICE!!
US $75.00
28 watt compact fluorescent flood light 120 volt ( outdoor heavyduty spot light)
28 watt compact fluorescent flood light 120 volt ( outdoor heavyduty spot light)
US $50.00
LARGE 125 watt Compact fluorescent Grow light Hydroponic CFL 6400K DAYLIGHT
LARGE 125 watt Compact fluorescent Grow light Hydroponic CFL 6400K DAYLIGHT
US $34.95
8 Conserv-Energy Compact Fluorescent Globe Light Bulbs 40w=11w Brand NEW CFL
8 Conserv-Energy Compact Fluorescent Globe Light Bulbs 40w=11w Brand NEW CFL
US $23.99
NEW 6 LOT R30 COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS SPOT CFL HIGH HAT FLOODLIGHT CAN
NEW 6 LOT R30 COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS SPOT CFL HIGH HAT FLOODLIGHT CAN
US $27.99
12 Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs 23w=100w CFL Energy Saving Saver
12 Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs 23w=100w CFL Energy Saving Saver
US $24.00
12 Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs 19w=75w Soft White Energy Saving CFL Lamps
12 Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs 19w=75w Soft White Energy Saving CFL Lamps
US $24.00

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