When it comes to energy usage, a lot of homeowners are constantly looking for ways to reduce their costs of energy without compromising their convenience or safety. Energy efficiency is, now more than ever, good for the environment, good for proper power distribution and good for one’s monthly bill.
Even though more and more people have opted for LED light fixtures and bulbs to save money, there are more things you can do (with the help of a licensed electrician) to cut down those energy costs without sacrificing the overall power quality of your home’s electricity.
Here at SiteTech Electrical, we want to talk about dimmer switches, and whether or not they save you money and your energy in the long run.
What Are They?
Dimmer switches are devices that are utilized to change the level of lighting produced within a room via a connected light fixture. They can be installed as part of the fixture or they can be added later on by a licensed electrician. In certain cases, however, some bulbs/fixtures are not compatible with this type of feature and will not work. One of the greatest things about dimmer switches is that they can adjust light to cater to different moods and times of the day. Watching a movie? Dim them all the way down to create a theater feel. Having a romantic dinner with your partner? Dim them halfway to create a warm ambience. The versatility that these light switches offer are truly endless and have a light setting for nearly every occasion.
Do They Reduce Energy Costs?
This is the big question that everyone is probably wondering and the good news is that yes, they do have the potential to save you money! Since modern dimmers extend the overall life of your bulbs while using a triac switch (rapidly turning a switch on and off), they reduce the overall amount of energy that gets sent to an otherwise normal lightbulb. On average, this switch cuts energy up to 120 times per second. This is a rapid flickering that the human eye is not able to see, all while saving you bulb life and money.
Is It Worth It?
Now that we have talked about dimmer switches in detail and answered whether or not they reduce energy costs, it’s time to talk about whether this feature is truly worth it or not. As long as this feature is installed by a licensed & experienced technician, we here at SiteTech believe this is a worthy investment as it comes with a number of different lighting features while saving you money and energy overall.
Hire The Right Team Today
When you want high quality residential electrical services in Richmond Hill, SiteTech Electrical has exactly what you’re looking for. The best part? Our services are affordable while also being safe, effective, and highly professional. Our electricians are licensed, insured and bonded so the safety of your home is protected and maintained no matter what. To learn more about who we are and how we can help, be sure to call us at (647) 939-3239 today!
