Converting to LED lights: What you Need to Know

LED lighting is finally taking hold!

LEDs are far better valued for money than incandescent and halogen light bulbs and can easily be substituted in most existing fittings around your home.

Are you thinking about switching to LED bulbs? LEDs use about 75% less energy than halogen light bulbs and last 5 to 10 times longer, significantly reducing replacement costs.

What lights are you using at home?

The most important lesson is based around “light temperature”. This is measured in Kelvin (you’ll find it displayed on the packet of any light bulb).

• Kelvin is used in lighting to measure the colour temperature of a light bulb.
• The higher the Kelvin rating, the whiter the light will be.

Recommended Kelvin for rooms around the home

LED Lighting for the Bedroom, Living Rooms & Outdoor Spaces

Most of us want a calm and relaxed atmosphere. The best lighting temperature for living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, and outdoor spaces comes from using 2700 to 3500 kelvin light bulbs. This colour temperature range provides a warm light that is calming.

LED Lighting for the Kitchen

The best lighting temperature for the kitchen comes from using 4000-4500 Kelvin light bulbs. This colour temperature range produces a bright white light which is ideal in kitchens where detail-oriented tasks are performed.

Do LEDs work successfully in lights with dimmer switches?

If you have dimmers in your home, you may be wondering if LED lights are dimmable.

Yes, they are! – dimmable LED lights are very reliable now. So when you shop for LED bulbs, make sure you select dimmable LED bulbs.

Creating Atmosphere & Intimacy

Dimmer switches are great for many rooms in the house, including bedrooms, kitchens, living rooms, and outdoors as they create atmosphere and foster a sense of intimacy.

Installing a series of dimmable lights around the house will allow you to easily switch from the brighter, more functional daytime lighting to the softer light emitted by your choice of mood lighting in the evening.

Solar Power and LED Lighting Makes a Perfect Combination

We all want to reduce our utility costs, installing solar-powered LED lights can go a long way to achieving that goal. When you power LED lights with solar energy, you generate and use renewable energy, reducing your power grid consumption.

Because LED lighting requires far less energy than any lighting source used previously, it doesn’t require overwhelming amounts of solar power.

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Conclusion

Installing LED lights are extremely beneficial to homeowners, and electricians can install them in a room fairly easily. If you are in need of electrical work done around the home, please call or contact us.