Why Should You Replace Your Traditional Lights with LED Lighting?

LED lighting has become extremely popular as of late, whether it be for fashion, economic or any other reason, yet what we do know is that they are in demand and other lights are being pushed aside. Read on below to find out why LED Lighting is taking over from the traditional light bulb.

LED Lighting is Safer

Often overlooked when it comes to lights, yet safety is one of the most important things for any electrical equipment in your home. It is known that many lights and bulbs will heat up after extensive use which if left unguarded it could lead to a potential fire! This will not occur with LED lights however, this is because LED’s emit little to no forward heat unlike most bulbs that covert 90% of their energy into heat meaning only 10% is used for light, making them rather inefficient. As LED lights consume less power, they tend to operate on much lower voltage, ensuring that you will be safe if there are any malfunctions.

LED Lighting is Environmentally Safe

Unlike many other lights, LED lights emit the majority of their energy on the visible scale and pretty much nothing on the ultra-violet scale. This means that the light will not break down UV sensitive materials which may directly impact the environment as they produce dangerous emissions when being broken down. When fluorescent or vapour lights need to be replaced, they contain mercury within their bulbs which is toxic to the environment. They need to be carefully recycled to ensure the mercury cannot escape and pollute the air. LED lights will not have this issue as they do not contain mercury.

LED Lights are Flexible for Design

As most people have already seen, LED lighting can be scattered around in any part of the home, whether it be in a focused area around the house to highlight a bedframe or window. You may want to combine LED light to form a traditional looking light source, or focus on certain parts of your home with multiple different coloured LED lights that instantly turn off and on with the click of a switch or button.

LED Lighting Will Last Longer

A standard set of LED lights can last up to a maximum of 100,000 operating hours. This number is more than twice the amount of metal halide, sodium vapour, and most fluorescent lights! LED lighting will last so long in your home. This means you will be saving money on maintenance costs because you will not have to worry about replacing them for many years down the line.

Contact Us at MT Electrical for LED Lighting Services

Get in touch with our professional team of electricians to install LED lighting for either domestic or commercial properties. Call 07813 137236 or use our contact form.