Incandescent lights are a long time favorite for many people. They give off that bright classic look. But in recent years, another option became available that shook the market. Light-emitting diode, or LED lights, have captured the hearts of many American Households. LED’s are steadily becoming more and more popular. Today, we are going to take a look at the difference between the classic incandescent bulbs, and the newer sleeker LED lights.
Energy
The most common reason cited for using LED over incandescent is the energy savings. LED lights use 75-80% less energy and can save you up to 80% on your electric bill. Because of this, most reputable companies are slowly phasing out incandescent bulbs.
What makes LED’s so much more efficient? Incandescent lights produce light by heating up a filament, which produces a glow and heat. LEDs have electrons that flow through a diode to produce light. LEDs produce very little heat and therefore consume less energy.
This allows our customers to save money and energy during the holidays. The less money you are burning on your power bill, the more you have to spread the Christmas cheer.
Brightness
When LEDs were first used in Christmas lights, they were less bright than regular incandescent lights. This is no longer the case. With newer technology, LEDs are just as bright as incandescent lights and come in every color you can think of.
Heat
A big noticeable difference in LED and incandescent lights is the amount of heat they produce. LEDs produce significantly less heat than incandescent bulbs, making them safer by reducing your potential fire hazard. LEDs can remain cool to the touch after they’ve been on for hours, so they can be left on for far longer.
Lifespan
The lifespan and durability is another noticeable difference between LEDs and incandescent bulbs. Replacing broken or burnt out bulbs can be annoying. LED bulbs last more than twice as long as incandescent bulbs. LED bulbs are also made of plastic instead of glass, so you won’t run the risk of cracking or breaking them if they get dropped.
Cost
The cost of LEDs used to be a big turn off for consumers. But, the cost is now close to incandescent lights. The initial cost of buying the bulbs isn’t the only expense you need to consider. As mentioned previously, LEDs use less energy and last longer. They also require less maintenance. So, even though the upfront cost may be a little higher for LEDs, in the long run going with LEDs over incandescent lights can save you a ton of money.
LED lights are becoming more and more popular, and for good reason. They’re more energy efficient than incandescent lights, produce less heat, and require less maintenance. LEDs are the way to go if you want to save money and energy this Holiday season 🙂
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