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If you’re looking for ways to cut costs around the home then take a look at the benefits to be gained simply by changing your light bulbs. Implementing LED (light emitting diodes) bulbs means you will use around 80% less energy on lighting and these bulbs have an extremely long life-span when compared to traditional illumination methods. Increasing your use of energy efficient products is cost-effective as well as being environmentally friendly.
An investment worth making
You may have seen LED light bulbs in your local store or online and thought that the price was slightly prohibitive compared to your usual bulbs. But take a look at the benefits before dismissing that initial investment. LED bulbs are designed to last much longer – in fact these bulbs last 25 times longer than those standard bulbs you’ve been buying and replacing for years. This LED product can last for 25,000 hours or for an incredible 11 years if you have your light switched on for eight hours per day.
Important cost-saving aspect
Here comes the science – incandescent light bulbs offer only 20% energy efficiency due to 80% of electricity being wasted through heat. LED offers the opposite with 20% lost through heat while 80% is converted into light, which means that energy is being used to light your room as opposed to heating it. You can also purchase dimmable LED bulbs that can be operated by a hand-held remote device giving you more control of your light source. Your up-front purchase cost will be rewarded in financial savings within the first few years and over the long-term when it comes to your fuel bill and bulb replacements.
Caring for the environment
If you’re someone who is environmentally responsible, then LED lights are ecologically friendly. These bulbs contain none of the toxic chemicals that are found in products such as fluorescent lights. LED products are 100% recyclable and keep in mind that one LED equals 25 incandescent bulbs. Purchasing this product will help to decrease your carbon footprint by as much as third not to mention the energy you will be saving from your initial investment.
The on/off factor
One of the major plus points with this lighting source is that they have been designed to be switched on and off as many times as you like. The lifespan of traditional bulbs can be greatly decreased by frequent switching but this will have no effect on the lifespan of your LED bulb. The previous generation of energy efficient bulbs also take time to build up to full brightness but with LED the illumination is there from the moment you flick the switch – no waiting for a brightly lit room.
Most high-quality products that are designed to offer long-term benefits will come with a slightly higher price tag. However, that initial investment will bring savings and you won’t need to replace this essential home purchase for years.
