The Benefits of LED Lighting

By now, many of us will have made the switch to LED light bulbs, whether for our homes or businesses. LED technology is becoming the standard for lighting thanks to its many benefits, especially compared with incandescent bulbs or other less efficient lighting methods.

Our LED Edison bulbs represent a blending of this more sustainable lighting technology with effortlessly stylish aesthetics, so you embrace the best of both worlds in your interiors. Discover the various benefits you could reap when making the swap to LED lights.

What are LED Light Bulbs?

LED stands for Light Emitting Diode. Light bulbs that use LED technology emit light when an
electric current passes through the semiconductor devices they’re made up of. This means they work quite differently from traditional incandescent, halogen or fluorescent light bulbs.

The rapid advances in LED technology mean that visually, LED bulbs can appear fairly similar to their less sustainable counterparts. The quality of their light will be just as good, if not better, than older options, and you’ll have far more variety available, with different light bulb brightnesses, colours and colour temperatures to explore.

Why Use LED Lighting?

There are several advantages to be embraced when it comes to LEDs. Many will know that they’re the more sustainable option, but what does this actually mean for users?

• Energy efficient
• More environmentally friendly and sustainable
• Lasts for longer
• Affordable and cost-effective
• Reliable and durable
• Increased safety with reduced heat output
• Dimming capabilities
• Various lighting styles, colours and possibilities

For more tips on how to choose the right lights for your home or business, refer to our light bulb guide.

1. Energy Efficient

First and foremost, LED light bulbs are more energy efficient. They have a much higher lumen output per watt than other bulbs, which means you get more light for less energy.

Thanks to their smart design, less energy is wasted, with more of it being converted into functional light rather than heat (which is what happens with incandescent bulbs).

Because LEDs require less energy to go in for sufficient lumens levels, they are also more cost-effective, helping reduce your energy bills one bulb at a time.

2. Environmentally Friendly

Being more energy efficient means that LED bulbs are also the more environmentally friendly option. As they use less energy, fewer resources have to go into powering them.

Reducing your everyday energy consumption can go a long way to diminish your CO2 emissions and overall carbon footprint, even by making a seemingly small change.

3. Long-Lasting

LEDs might be more expensive when comparing initial costs, but they are built to last, making them a better long-term investment (not to mention all their other benefits). Unlike incandescent bulbs, LEDs don’t burn out; instead, they depreciate in lumens, meaning they become dimmer over far longer periods of time.

You won’t have to replace your LEDs lights very often at all, with the average LED bulb lasting over 10 years (50-100,000 hours of light). Compare this to the approximate 1,000 hours you’ll get out an incandescent bulb, and it’s easy to see why more and more people are opting to make the switch.

4. Affordable

Choosing LED bulbs helps you save money in the long run, so they work out as the more affordable and cost-effective option. LED lights have very low running costs; once you’ve updated your bulbs, you’ll quickly start seeing the long-term benefits for your wallet.

Replacing your bulbs with LEDs can lead to £100s in potential savings!

5. Reliable

LEDs are wonderfully durable – with no fragile filaments, there’s little that can go wrong with the bulbs themselves. They also don’t have start-up delay like other bulbs might, meaning they switch on at full brightness/maximum lumen output, reliably providing your room with all the light it needs in an instant.

6. Improved Safety

Incandescent bulbs can get very hot as they convert so much energy into heat to produce the light. In some cases, this can pose a fire risk and makes it much harder to change bulbs as they become too hot to handle.

LEDs, on the other hand, convert most of the energy put in into light, with only a very small amount being wasted as heat.

7. Dimming Capabilities

LEDs can be paired with compatible dimmer switches, becoming even more efficient when you use them at lower-than-maximum power. They’ll continue performing well no matter if they’ve been dimmed, working even more efficiently when less power goes in to give you further energy and cost-saving possibilities.

8. Stylish Lighting Options

As LED technology continues to evolve, we’re seeing an impressive range of styles and options – the possibilities with LEDs lights are virtually endless!

Our LED light bulbs embrace a classic Edison style, giving them plenty of vintage charm without the drawbacks of real Edison light bulbs. LED industrial light bulbs are designed to emit a warm glow that increases the ambience as well as the functionality of a space. They’re the ideal finishing touch for industrial-style interiors but also look great in modern interiors that need brightening up.

Our light bulb range offers several timeless designs, sizes and shapes to ensure you can enjoy all the benefits of LEDs without having to make compromises on style.

If you’re ready to embrace all these benefits in your interiors, head over to our selection of LED bulbs, including timeless designs and giant vintage light bulbs, to find the perfect fit.

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