Are LED bulbs really economical?

LED lighting has gained popularity in recent years for several reasons. The main one is that it is offered as a significantly more economical alternative to traditional light bulbs.

And at first glance, it really is. The packaging of many LED bulbs says that they use as much electricity as a 30W bulb, but the light output is like that of a 100W bulb.

Of course, electricity bills do not get cheaper by the same proportion, but the factors for this are many. Still, LED lighting will continue to be a major focus of this industry, and it has its advantages, reports Lifesavvy online publication.

The first generation of LED bulbs really wasn’t the best. The technology was still too new and had its drawbacks. Especially in the short life of these elements.

However, that was ten years ago. Now LED lighting fixtures are of much better quality. It is not a problem for them to provide about 30,000 hours of work before breaking down. Assuming they are used an average of 8 hours a day, that’s just over 10 years of work.

And a study by the American Consumer Federation made the following conclusion: If in a home there are 20 light bulbs that were standard 60W and they are replaced with a 60W LED equivalent (ie the light is like a 60W bulb, but the consumption is -low), then within 10 years, this home will save about $1,000 on that alone.

An advantage of some models of LED bulbs is that they can be programmed, change their colors and be controlled through mobile applications. This can be used not only to increase the comfort and interactivity of the home, but also to save funds for additional lighting decorations.

The US Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Conservation estimates that LED bulbs use up to 90% less energy on average and last 25 times longer than traditional fixtures. This also results in additional savings due to the purchase of fewer light bulbs. Their unit cost may be higher than that of tungsten bulbs, but this is offset by lower consumption and less frequent purchases, calculations show.

Experts advise that when choosing LED lighting, users should pay attention to the actual consumption of the bulb and what is its light intensity equivalent compared to a traditional bulb. They should also check the temperature of the color – for example, whether it is cooler (ie brighter and whiter or even blue-tinged) or warmer (paler white or yellowish).

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