Electrical Upgrades

Electrical Upgrades

Why are LEDs better?

• Longer Life — Unlike most other bulbs, LED lights don’t “burn out.” Instead, they slowly lose luminescence over a long period of time. Accordingly, you only need to replace your bulbs after they’ve diminished by 30%. With average use, many LED bulbs can last ten to twenty years!
• Reduced energy costs — Compared to incandescent bulbs, an LED saves $1.23 for a half-hour of operation. (That’s per bulb!) That can add up to hundreds of dollars in energy savings each year.
• Safer Bulbs — LED bulbs do not use mercury or other toxic chemicals.
• White Light, Green Life — While LED bulbs can produce many different colors, you’ll always live the “green life” with these lights installed! They’re recyclable and completely free of eco-damaging materials. And because they’re energy-efficient and last a long time, it doesn’t take as much energy to manufacture or operate them.
• No UV Emissions — UV and infrared lights pose certain safety concerns, but most LED bulbs are 99 to 100% UV-emissions free.
• Versatility — LED bulbs are more durable, less breakable, more adaptable to being turned on and off frequently, and more compatible with cold-weather temperatures (an important consideration here in Colorado!)

But Don’t LED Bulbs Cost More?

If there’s a downside to LED bulbs, it’s that they initially cost more. But when you consider how infrequently you’ll have to replace them — and how much they’ll impact your energy bill — the math really speaks for itself.

Many families who switch to LED lighting in their home see the savings in two years or less. Businesses see it even faster.