Feb 1, 2024 12:12:01 PM
Even though LED outdoor lighting has come tremendously far, there are still companies that use older lighting technology, usually because that’s what they’re used to installing.
Although LED bulbs do cost a little bit more upfront, the benefits far outweigh the added cost. And in the long run, you’ll actually save money because LED landscape lights will outperform old landscape lighting.
In this article, we’ll explain what you ought to know about LED outdoor lighting so that you can make a wise choice for your Memphis property.
LED stands for light-emitting diode and it is today’s most energy-efficient lighting technology. In fact, LED lights are said to produce light up to 90 percent more efficiently than old, incandescent lights.
According to Energy Star, LED lights work when an electrical current passes through a microchip. This illuminates the light-emitting diodes, resulting in visible light. Even though this is the best technology on the market today, some pros have still not adopted it.
The fact that some lighting companies are still working with outdated technology has kept incandescent light alive, even though the superiority of LED technology has far surpassed it.
Like other types of outdoor lighting, LED lights should be rated for outdoor use. But LED lights that are made for the outdoors are a superior option due to their energy efficiency, durability, and long-lasting performance.
LED outdoor lighting that has been designed to be weather-resistant will be able to withstand the elements. That includes intense temperature variations, rain, and other harsh conditions.
Just like outdoor furniture, there can obviously be some variation in how resistant lighting is to weather. This is one of the reasons why it’s really beneficial to work with an outdoor lighting professional who is only installing the highest quality materials.
Of course, since accidents do happen, it always helps to work with an outdoor lighting company that also offers repairs and maintenance.
It’s also worth mentioning that because LED outdoor lights produce less heat than traditional sources, they tend to attract fewer bugs. That’s another benefit of using LED for your outdoor lights.
There are a few key reasons why you should LED landscape lights for your outdoor lighting project.
These include the following:
One of the key benefits of LED bulbs is that they are much more efficient. From a technical and scientific standpoint, this is because of how they use energy. LED bulbs do not require as much power to produce light.
This is also why LED bulbs stay “cooler” from a temperature standpoint. They do not give off nearly as much heat.
When talking about energy savings, it can’t be overlooked that LED lighting is also more environmentally friendly. In addition to being more energy-efficient and having a longer lifespan, they are also made of non-toxic materials.
While LED lighting does cost more than traditional lighting upfront (after all, it's superior technology), in the long run, you’ll save money on both electricity bills and maintenance expenses
Low-voltage LED lighting uses a fraction of the electricity that incandescent or halogen bulbs use which means you’ll see a big difference in your electric bill. On average, LED bulbs use at least 75 percent less energy than incandescent bulbs and they can last around 25 times longer.
Because our LEDs can last more than a decade this means you won’t need frequent upgrades or changes. As a result, it allows us to be more versatile with our design.
With old lighting technology in which bulbs needed to be changed regularly, we had to think about where lights could go so that they were also easily accessed.
But now, with lights lasting a decade or longer, we can be highly versatile in our landscape lighting designs. We can put lights where they look best, not just where we can access them regularly for maintenance.
When it comes to getting the most out of LED outdoor lighting, you’ll need to make a wise choice in the company that is doing the installation work.
While we wish we could tell you that all companies are using high-quality lighting and lighting materials, that’s simply not the case. Sometimes, supposed “pros” are installing the same cheap materials you could buy yourself at a big box store.
Along with that, as we’ve said, some companies are even still using outdated technology. We hate to see Memphis homeowners get stuck with older technology that they won’t be happy with in the long run. That’s why it’s important to do your research and make sure that you lighting professional you hire is keeping up with “what’s new.”
At Mid South Night Lights, lighting is all that we do…and for that reason, we take it very seriously. You can count on us to keep up with the latest technology so that we can deliver the best results.
If you’re not willing to compromise and only want the best for your Memphis home, we’re ready to help.
Are you ready to create a secure, functional, and beautiful property at any hour of the day? If so, let’s meet and discuss some bright ideas.
