Modern homeowners are always looking for ways in which to make their homes more energy efficient. The issue that many homeowners encounter, though, is an unwillingness to pay more upfront in return for long term energy savings.
Modern homeowners are always looking for ways in which to make their homes more energy efficient. The issue that many homeowners encounter, though, is an unwillingness to pay more upfront in return for long-term energy savings. There is no arguing the fact that LED light bulbs are far more expensive than incandescent bulbs. There is also no way in which to overstate just how valuable the benefits of switching to LEDs truly are, though. As you'll see in more detail below, LED lights offer many benefits that incandescent, halogen, and even CFL bulbs simply cannot match. Using LED light bulbs in Boca Raton, FL is a great way in which to cut electrical costs, but there are other benefits to consider. Contact All-Pro Electrical & Air Conditioning to schedule your lighting services.
What Are LEDs?
LEDs, or light emitting diode lamps, are small chips that emit a very bright light. More scientifically, LEDs emit photons of light as the energy difference between electrons, flowing across the LED junction, falling from a higher energy state to a lower one. If that is overly complicated, just remember that these photons of light are really bright, and that a typical LED light bulb will contain many of these diodes. Because the lighting output of LEDs is very directional, the shape of an LED bulb is structured to help throw light in an optimal manner.
Benefits of LEDs
The lighting efficacy of an incandescent light bulb will range from 10 to 17 lumens per watt (lighting output versus the amount of energy used in powering the bulb). That may not give you much of an idea of how well a light bulb works, but the picture is a bit more clear when you consider the fact that an LED bulb's efficacy is in the 60 to 90 range. That's a lot more light for a lot less energy. What about the cost, though? You've probably seen LED bulbs in the hardware store, and have passed them over, thinking them too expensive to justify the purchase. Consider the fact, though, that an incandescent bulb, while undeniably cheaper, has a lifespan of about 750 to 1,000 hours. That may sound pretty decent, but it kind of pales in comparison to the 30,000+ hours of use that an LED bulb can offer. The bottom line is that LEDs, which also are very safe, as they remain cool to touch, offer better efficiency over a hugely improved lifespan.