Many homeowners are well aware of the benefits of switching to fluorescent bulbs, but have you considered the positive benefits of LED lighting? The residential electrical contractors at Patnode Electric in Mansfield, CT, want their customers to know that these incredibly efficient bulbs are worth the investment. You’ll especially appreciate them during these long winter evenings when you need all the light you can get.

Why switch to LED lighting? Here are a few choice reasons:

• Energy Savings: As mentioned above, LED lights are very energy efficient but just how much? For starters, an LED bulb uses about 75% less energy than an equivalent incandescent bulb. In other words, an LED bulb can produce as much light as a standard 60-watt bulb with only eight to 12 watts. This is why they are typically measured in lumens (referring to their brightness rather than their power usage).

• Cooler Burning: One of the risks of any light source is the chance of fire. With safety as their number one concern, your Tolland, CT, residential electrical contractors recommend LED lights as a cooler burning alternative to incandescent lights.

• Outdoor Usage: Because of their excellent efficiency, LED lights are frequently used outdoors in streetlights and pathway lighting, which are places where adequate lighting is necessary. 

• A Variety of Colors & Styles: Interior decoration can be as simple or as nuanced as you like, with LED bulbs. If all you need is a simple dome light, traditional colors such as “soft white” are readily available. But you can also choose from many other colors, shades, and dimmable bulbs.

• Lowered Price: LED lights weren’t always affordable, but if you want to save money, you can find them for between $5 and $10. Why the big price drop? With more and more people recognizing how energy efficient they are, LED bulb manufacturing has significantly expanded.

The residential electrical contractors at Patnode Electric serve customers throughout Stafford, Ellington, South Windsor, and other Connecticut communities. To request a quote, give them a call at (860) 429-3574. More information about the local electricians is available online.