Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) have quickly become the preferred choice in domestic and commercial lighting. LEDs are small electronic devices that emit more light per unit of electricity compared to traditional fluorescent lamps. They are powerful sources of light that illuminate when the electrons travel through semiconductors. LED lights are environmental friendly and can be used for numerous applications. Below are four main reasons why you should switch to LED lights.

Energy Efficient

LED lighting is one of the most energy efficient forms of lighting on the market. LED lamps use 75% less energy than incandescent lighting. LED bulbs can convert 75% of energy to light and lose only 25% of the total energy. LED lights emit no heat; they can be left for long periods and still be cool to the touch. This eliminates numerous lighting safety concerns.

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Long Lifespan

LED lighting have a longer life span than compact fluorescent lamps and incandescent lights. The lights can last for up to 50,000 hours or nearly twenty years. This depends on how many hours per day the bulbs are in use. This is a contrast to CFL and incandescent bulbs, which lasts for approximately 10,000 hours and 1,200 hours respectively. The LED lights last for long and need few replacements.

Cost Efficient

LED Lamps may cost more than other lamps in the short term. Nevertheless, they have increasingly become more affordable in the short run. In the short term these costs are recuperated. Because, as discussed, LED lamps are among the most energy efficient sources of lighting. Their lifespan is approximately 50,000 hours, thus the potential savings are great.

Operate in Extreme Temperatures

Since LEDs do not emit much heat, they can operate in severe weather conditions. They can function at optimum levels in hot and cold temperature settings. This makes LED lights appropriate for outdoor settings such as athletic stadiums and high crime zones. They also work well in incarceration centres, which need to be lit up to the late hours.