Light Emitting Diodes (LED) represent some of the greatest advancements in lighting in recent years. They’ve quickly grown in popularity, becoming the ubiquitous solution for home lighting solutions.
Read on to learn more about the benefits of LED lighting, and how this type of lighting can be installed into your home with the help of a licensed electrician.
What is LED Lighting?
In simple terms, LED lighting is a type of light known as light emitting diode. An LED is a semiconductor device that produces light through a process called electroluminescence.
You may be surprised to find that we have known about the tech behind LED’s many years before it was turned into the lighting source it’s currently known as today. As a matter of fact, LED tech has helped land an astronaut on the moon and worked to create portable radios! Crazy, right? LED lights date all the way back to the 60’s, where they were developed by a young scientist working for a popular electrical company.
Fast forward to today, and LED’s are being constantly worked on to become better, brighter and stronger. Currently, people are working on what is known as the “third generation” of LED lights. This latest generation lasts longer, is more energy efficient and shines brighter than previous generations.
The Advantages
Now that we know a bit more about LED lighting and its conception, it’s time to talk about their benefits in comparison to other lighting options out there (because trust us, there are many!). Some of the many benefits include:
- Longer lifespan- Compared to an average incandescent bulb that lasts around 1000 hours, LED lights last 50,000 hours on average. That’s 50x longer!
- Dimming capabilities- LED’s have the ability to work at nearly any power percentage ranging from 5% to 100%.
- Flexibility in design- Since LED’s are much smaller than its counterparts, they are super easy to use in home designs and art designs alike!
- Low heat emissions- Have you gone to unscrew a burnt out incandescent bulb, only to burn yourself on the surface of it? This is because these types of lights generate loads of heat. With LED’s, you get little to no heat generation, so your lights are cool to the touch. This also makes them less of a fire hazard.
- High energy efficiency- LED’s also consume significantly less energy than traditional lighting options, making them a cost-effective and eco-friendly choice for your home.
- Colour options- LED lights are capable of offering illumination in various color temperatures, ranging from warm to cool. Many LED’s also offer the flexibility to change colours and illuminate in the colour of your choice.
With all these advantages, it’s no wonder that LED lighting is rapidly becoming the go-to choice for modern illumination needs.
How Our Team Can Help
If you are considering updating the lighting in your home and require an electrical upgrade, our team at SiteTech Electrical is here to assist you. Our experienced and skilled team has been dedicated to helping our clients fulfill their LED lighting needs for many years. For service across the entire Greater Toronto Area and surrounding areas, get in touch with a licensed electrician from our team, please contact our staff at (647) 939-3239 today!
