There is a lot of information out there about switching over to LED light bulbs in your home or business. You may we wondering if it is worth the hassle. The cost of LED bulbs is much higher than a traditional halogen bulb, and leads people to ask that question. You can plan on an LED bulb costing between $9-$25 which makes the upfront cost much higher. Simon Electric is here to help you come to your own conclusions as to whether or not you think switching over to LED is worth the cost.
Think Before You Buy LED Bulbs
Before you run out and buy LED bulbs to replace all the energy sucking halogen bulbs in your house, you may want to pause. You should consider how long you plan to be in that house. If you will live there more than 5 years, it may be worth making the switch. If you are planning to move in the near future, you don’t want to waste the money on bulbs that other people are going to enjoy. While you can remove them all when you move, you may not want to take the time to do so. You also need to think about how long you run the bulbs you are planning to replace on a daily basis. If they are lights you don’t use very often, you may be better off leaving them.
Energy Saving LED Light Bulbs
When you make the switch to LED bulbs, you can plan on saving about 20% on your energy bill each month. If you consider that cost savings, within the first year of using these light bulbs you will likely end up saving more money than you spent to replace the old bulbs. If you happen to find any bulbs that are on sale, you can really start saving money from the day you start using them.
Choose the Right Amount of Lumens for Desired Brightness
The type of light you will get from LED bulbs is measured differently than incandescent light bulbs. Rather than looking at the wattage, you will now look at the lumens when choosing the right bulb for your house. A bulb with 800 lumens is equivalent to a 60 watt bulb. If you choose one that is 1600 lumens, count on it being as bright as a 100 watt bulb.
Select the Right LED Light Color Temperature
The Kelvin temperature scale is what is used to decipher the type of white bulb you are choosing. Any bulb that receives a lower Kelvin score will be warmer. If the bulb is given a high score, the light will be cool. Most people want the bulbs in their home to be on the warmer side, while places like garages and outdoor lighting fixtures do well with cooler bulbs.
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The lighting experts at Simon Electric know how much money homeowners spend each year on energy. If you want to make a change in the amount you pay for the power you use, consider changing to LED bulbs today. Contact us for all your electrical and lighting needs.
