Electricity: it’s a massive part of our everyday life, something we often take for granted. Our growing concern about making eco-friendly decisions has led to many changes in the way most of us live. New electrical installations are, thankfully, mostly completed in the most eco-friendly way possible. But, how can you make your current electrics more energy efficient? Well, LED lighting is one way. So whether you are currently planning a property refurbishment project or you’re just planning on changing the bulbs currently in place in your property, you should consider LED lighting. 

Thanks to the massive decrease in cost, LED lighting is now much more accessible and affordable. The burning question; what makes LED lighting so much better than your average lightbulb? Here are the reasons why you should make the switch (pun intended). 

What Is LED Lighting? 

Did you know that we created the first LED light in 1962? Technology has changed a lot since then, and so has LED lighting. The cost has decreased massively, resulting in these lights becoming one of the most popular lighting solutions across the world.

So, how does it work? Well, here’s the boring stuff; LED stands for light-emitting diode. Regular incandescent bulbs create light by producing heat, whereas LED lighting releases energy that creates light (without all the unnecessary wasted heat). 

Records from The Indiana University of Pennsylvania show that only 20% of the energy produced by traditional incandescent light bulbs is light! The rest is lost as heat, a whopping 80% of energy wasted! LED lights are the opposite; 80% of the energy is converted into light. This statistic alone may have swayed you to make the switch, but if not, keep on reading! 

3 Reasons Why You Should Convert To LED Lighting 

They Don’t Need Replacing As Often 

This makes them kinder to the environment and your bank balance. LED lights can last up to 50 times longer than your average halogen bulb. How frustrating is it when a bulb pops at an inconvenient time, and you don’t have a spare lying around? In traditional bulbs, the filament inside burns every time the bulb is switched on. Eventually, this filament gets thinner and thinner until the bulb pops. This does not happen in LED lights, meaning they last a long time. 

They’re Kinder to The Environment…And Your Wallet! 

The average UK household could save around £160 a year on their energy bills by switching to LED bulbs- just think about how much money could be saved by big businesses by swapping out their bulbs? The upfront cost of LEDs is sometimes more expensive than other bulbs, but you will make savings after 12 months outweighing the cost massively! 

How are LED bulbs kinder to the environment? Well, as mentioned earlier, they waste less energy by producing less heat. They’re also fully recyclable! So at the end of their long life, you know they won’t then end up in a landfill. Traditional lightbulbs often contain mercury, meaning they need to be disposed of separately from other waste to avoid contamination. LED lights have no trace of mercury and are widely recyclable! 

The Colour Choice Is Endless 

Traditional incandescent bulbs produce a nice, warm light, a kind of light that many people like! Well, the good news is that LED’s can provide this light, but also, a vast range of other colours! You can achieve any colour on the temperature chart. 

Cool White 

Often found in bathrooms & retail properties, where a very bright light is required. 

Warm White 

This is an ‘in-between’ light, often found in homes and offices, where a light too bright could be overpowering. 

Very Warm White 

This light creates a more relaxed atmosphere, prevalent in dining areas and living rooms. 

The options do not end here; whatever kind of light you’re after, you can achieve it with LED lighting. Alongside these variations of white light, you can even get colourful LED lights. There’s even the option to have colour changing bulbs; the choice is endless! 

Got Questions About LED Lighting?

If you want to find out more about swapping your current lighting to LED, get in touch with a professional electrician. Target Maintenance is here to help you every step of the way; contact them today to find out more. Give them a call on 01525 308099 or drop them an e-mail at info@tm-gb.co.uk

*This article is a paid partnership between Sustainable Business Magazine and Target Maintenance