LED lighting is a relatively new thing to most consumers, even though LED technology is not. While many are used to LED displays in many different appliances and electronics, the idea that it can be a source of lighting is something they’re still waking up to. Having said that, LED lighting does have advantages over monofilament bulbs, and knowing what they are might convince you that it’s time to upgrade the illumination in your home or business in your life.
They’re More Cost-Efficient
LED light bulbs can operate twice to four times as long as even the best monofilament bulbs can. You should be able to get 50,000 to 100,000 hours of illumination out of them before you have to swap them out. They not only last longer but also consume less electricity along the way, so you’ll notice some savings in terms of your power bill. The financial benefits of LED lighting are enough to make you want to replace all monofilament bulbs in your house. Because they last so much longer, you get more use out of them.
LED Lighting Helps the Environment
LED bulbs have two primary benefits in terms of helping the environment of our planet. First, since they don’t use as much electricity or power as monofilament bulbs, there is not as much pollution generated when powering them up. Second, since they last so much longer than earlier bulbs, there is less use of the world’s resources in making them. And therefore, they don’t contribute to landfill waste nearly as much. Even when they are disposed of, they’re not going to have mercury in them that can contaminate groundwater and local soil.
Safety
Monofilament bulbs convert nearly 90% of the power they draw into physical heat. LED bulbs don’t do this, so they’re much physically safer to use. Also, since LED bulbs are naturally low-power technology, they’re safer to use in a low voltage system than their monofilament predecessors. This comes with many advantages. Not only do they not give off heat, but they are also brighter than traditional incandescent bulbs. They may be more expensive, but they are worth the price you pay, as they may never have to be replaced.
LED Lights Do Well in All Temperatures
LED lighting functions well in both hot temperatures and cold. Monofilament bulbs can sometimes be picky about how well they work at the more extreme ends of your home’s thermostat. They could be particularly short-lived outside, too. LED technology is far more adaptable and reliable. LED lighting is resilient, not fragile like traditional incandescent bulbs. They can withstand major extremes in temperature, creating less of a burden on the homeowner that replaces them.
Making the switch to LED lighting is simple enough to do. You don’t need to change your actual lights. Instead, just remove your monofilament bulbs for LED lights that are on sale on the same shelves as all other lightbulbs. You can also buy LED lights themselves or have them installed for an even more positive impact.
Hannah Whittenly is a freelance writer and mother of two from Sacramento, CA. She enjoys kayaking and reading books by the lake.rn
