LED lights are all the rage these days, and for good reason! They are highly durable and contain no toxic chemicals like mercury, making them excellent choices from both an environmental and financial standpoint. But if you’re thinking of replacing your old lighting with LED lighting, you may have some questions about how to do it right. This article answers the most common questions about LED lighting on the benefits homeowners have, so you can learn more about making the switch.

Advantages

They have a lifespan that is about five times longer than compact fluorescent or fluorescent lamps. This means you’ll spend less time worrying about when to replace your bulbs and more time reaping the benefits. You’ll also save money by switching to LED; Each year, each of your traditional incandescent light bulbs will cost you $20 in electricity, but you’ll use only $1 of energy in return. This means that each incandescent bulb will cost you $19 in savings per year! In contrast, LEDs provide 10 times more illumination with only 12 percent of the energy cost. That adds up to an incredible 87 percent savings per year alone! If you are using 100 watts of power at home now, it would take 250 watts (250 x 0.12 = 30) to equal 100 watts of light output under traditional incandescent lighting conditions. Even with 30 watts of LED bulbs in the home, you can still see a benefit: (100/30 = 3) instead of using 250 watts before, now only 75%* (30/100 = 0.75) is needed, or 150 watts worth of power if you were to switch completely!

Advantages in Kitchens

LED lights are simply brighter, making lighting important and sometimes dangerous kitchen tasks that much better. This means more safety in the kitchen when boiling or frying, but also when cutting anything. Your fingers will thank you!

Advantages over incandescent lamps

LED bulbs have an average life of 50,000 hours. This equates to over 22 years of continuous use! By comparison, incandescent bulbs last only 1,500 hours. LED lights can be purchased for around $4 per bulb and each can last 5-7 years. Incandescent lights, on the other hand, typically cost $0.50 per bulb and can burn out in as little as a few months.

Advantages over fluorescent lamps

LED lights are much more energy efficient and last longer than fluorescent lamps. LED lights also produce a warmer light, so they can be used in places like cabinets and bases where there is a cold temperature.