How much money could you save by switching to LED Lighting?
LED Bulbs have been on the market for a while now but there are many people who have not made the switch. Some can be put off by the larger initial outlay without a clear understanding of the long-term benefits & money-saving potential of this technology.
When they were first introduced, the difference in cost compared to halogen bulbs was immense. That is no longer the case. As LED Lighting technology has improved over the years the manufacturing costs have decreased, reducing the price gap.
Running Costs
According to the Energy Saving Trust “Lighting accounts for 15% of a typical household’s electricity bill”. The average UK household could save up to £160 a year by switching all your existing halogen bulbs to LED.
Halogen bulbs generate heat to produce light meaning that a great deal of energy is wasted as heat, this is not the case with LED Bulbs. LEDs use up to 90% less energy than traditional halogen Bulbs meaning you can massively reduce your running costs by switching all your lighting from halogen to LED. But this is not just in the first year…
LED Bulbs have a significantly longer lifespan than halogen bulbs. Halogen bulbs have an average lifespan of 1,500 hours, whereas LED Bulbs can run for up to 25,000 hours! So, you will be making that saving over many years.
This means that to achieve the full 25,000 hours, you would need to use 17 halogens for every LED bulb. For every £5.40 LED bulb, you would be spending £25.80 on halogen bulbs just to achieve the same lifespan.
LED Bulbs often pay for themselves within the first few months of purchase and go on to save you money year after year.
You can upgrade every bulb in your home
LED Bulbs can be simply and easily used as a like for like upgrade on all existing lighting in your home so there is really no reason not to switch.
Replacing table lamps, under cabinet lighting in the kitchen or IP rated downlights in bathrooms is simple.
LED light bulbs light up instantly and can also be found in a wide range of colours ranging from very warm white to daylight. Many new LED Bulbs also feature RGB technology for full customization.
The savings you can achieve by simply switching your home lighting to LED bulbs are well worth the initial outlay.