Why should I use LEDs?

There are numerous reasons for one to consider changing from incandescent or fluorescent to LED lights.

LEDs use less energy

Fluorescent bulbs generate a lot of heat, but LED lights produce less than 10% of that. Less heat means less energy being wasted. Even with less energy needed, LEDs still produce vibrant colors with bright and even illumination that outshines any ordinary bulb. In order for fluorescent lights to function, they require a ballast (transformer) which uses additional amounts of energy and stops working properly often.  A ballast is not needed for LED lights, so there is one less energy source needed for LED lights to function. When it comes to how much current it takes to run lights, in most cases, LED lighting uses 40% to 80% less current than fluorescent, incandescent and halogen lighting.

LEDs save money

The more heat and energy light bulbs need to produce light, the higher the electricity bill. LEDs produce very little heat, but they shine just as bright and emit brighter light with less current than traditional lighting source. LED lights also have a far greater life expectancy than fluorescent bulbs. They can have a lifetime of 50,000 hours or more in a continuous operation. Depending on how many hours per day they are operating, that can be anywhere from 6 to 10 years to as many as 20 -30 years. As LEDs do not need a ballast (transformer) to function like fluorescent bulbs do, there is no additional costs for maintenance and repairs. Fluorescent bulbs require specialized equipment to dispose of them with disposable fees, whereas LEDs can  simply be  recycled. Overall, a lot of money can be saved because there is much less labor to maintain a LED lighting system than current traditional lighting systems.

LEDs are safe

There are absolutely no hazardous materials in LED lights, whereas you can find mercury vapor in fluorescent bulbs. There are no risks of mercury contamination to workers who handle LED light fixtures.. LEDs are also shatter resistant , therefore, there are no health risks of workers potentially getting hurt due to Mercury contamination. They do not produce any UV light radiation and always remain cool to the touch. LED lights do not heat up like other light source do, therefore reducing the risk of fire. This reduces the risk for the occupants of the building and reduces risk of damages to property. They are also shock resistant. Due to their life expectancy, there are fewer labor hours to do maintenance tasks and less injury risks

LEDs are environmentally friendly

LEDs are the eco-friendly lighting choice. They are the best energy-efficient alternative compared to fluorescent or incandescent bulbs. As the “go green” light, LED’s win the race in most environmental light with the least amounts of energy and hazardous materials and waste. Though they are the rapidly evolving light that is the most efficient, LED lights will become even more so as the years come.