LED Light Bulbs

About LED Light Bulbs

Swapping out your bulbs can help reduce your household's energy consumption, resulting in a significant savings on your power bill. If you're hesitant to try these types of bulbs, consider the fact that LED bulbs last for up to 60,000 hours of use.

LED light bulbs need replacing much less frequently than other bulbs, so the expense of switching in the long run is minimal, and is more than offset by the energy consumption savings.

Modern LED bulbs are designed to be used in standard lighting fixture bases, making it easy to switch from the types of bulbs you are currently using to this energy efficient and long lasting home lighting solution. If you’ve never tried LED lighting in you're home before, you're sure to be pleasantly surprised with the results.

Lighting Quality

In addition to knowing that you've made an eco-friendly choice that helps you save money on the utility bills, you'll quickly realize that you've improved the overall quality of lighting in your living space.

One of the first things people notice after installing LED light bulbs is the fact that the light given tends to stay very focused in the direction in which the bulb is aimed.

LED bulbs tend to be very bright, giving off pure white light that more accurately represents natural light than fluorescent, incandescent, or halogen bulbs. LED illumination is more gentle on the eyes than other types of lighting, and many people say that it is relaxing. Those who suffer with seasonal affective disorder often report that using LED bulbs lifts their moods.

LED Versus Incandescent Bulbs

Unlike incandescent light bulbs, LEDs do not generate a lot of wasted heat. When an LED bulb is on, most of the energy generated is converted to light. Conversely, a great deal of the power that is generated when incandescent bulbs are on is wasted as heat, rather than utilized in light production.

This is why lower wattage LED bulbs put out light equivalent to much higher wattage incandescent bulbs. LEDs typically range from less than one watt to just over seven watts, where as most incandescent bulbs fall between the 40 - 100 watt range. The fact that LEDs create more light with less power is one of the important reasons that using these types of bulbs are more energy efficient than using those that generate a significant amount of heat.

LED Versus Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs

Watt for watt, LED and compact fluorescent bulbs are very similar. Both types of lighting produce roughly the same quantity of light for every watt of power. A primary difference between these two types of bulbs is related to how the light is emitted.

LED bulbs produce focused, directional light. If you point an LED bulb in the direction of an area that you would like to have illuminated, that is exactly what you will get. With a compact fluorescent light, however, the light will shine in a number of different directions. This is also true of incandescent bulbs.

The fact that all of the lighting power of an LED bulb is pinpointed in the right direction also contributes to the superior energy efficiency of these types of bulbs. You don't have to waste energy lighting areas that don't need illumination. This fact makes LED bulbs ideal choices for flashlights and other types of task lights.

Making the Change

If you're not sure that making the switch to LED lighting is right for your home, it's a good idea to start out by changing just a few light bulbs at first. Make sure to choose lighting fixtures that are frequently used by all the members of your household, so you'll have an opportunity to really get a sense of how the new type of lighting functions in your home.