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LED bulbs have become widely used for landscape lighting in Orlando FL, as well as all over the world. They offer efficiency in energy consumption that rivals many other bulbs on the market.

Their use has helped homeowners save on their energy costs, while offering an additional solution to the concern over energy resources. But many are still hesitant to use them.

The cost of LED bulbs has long been a concern. When compared to halogen lighting, consumers often believe that LED lights are a more costly investment. But is this really the case?

The LED Debate

The price of LED lights has traditionally been higher than other conventional light bulbs. In a sense, the belief that LED bulbs are more expensive is one that does carry some validity.

Another criticism of LED bulbs centers on the quality of light it provides. LED’s initially had a bluish color that did not go well with certain colors such as brown or tan. As a result, halogen’s warm yellow lighting remained the preference for homeowners in their outdoor lighting.

But this has changed, and LED’s now offer options in soft or pure white colors.

Over time, these arguments have slowly lost credibility. LED bulbs produce light that easily matches that of halogen bulbs. In addition, the increases in electricity costs have made efficient LED bulbs more attractive to financially conscious consumers.

Long-term Cost Savings

The higher price of LED bulbs becomes less of a concern when you consider the long-term savings they provide. As a consumer, you’ll easily get a return on your investment within about 3.5 years of using LED bulbs.

Where you’ll use approximately 4 watts with an LED bulb, CFL and halogen lights use considerably more. LED lights do not require the same warm up time as halogen and CFL bulbs.

What’s more, at Elegant Custom Images, we are installing LEDs that cost the same as halogens did four years ago!

With regards to the lighting quality concerns, LEDs produce the same light color and output as halogens, making them an ideal replacement without any change in your lighting.

Avoiding LED bulbs as a replacement to energy consuming halogens will cost you money over time. The primary cost of halogens is in the energy they consume. Paying slightly more now for LED bulbs will easily save money in the future.

Landscape Lighting Replacement Costs

Regardless of the current system you have in place, you may want to consider the benefits of converting to LED. The cost savings are huge, and you can easily increase the power of your home.

Because many lighting systems have been installed with lower wattage, allowing contractors to save money by using smaller wires and low-wattage bulbs, LED’s are ideal for increasing power without having to change your transformer or line size.

In addition to the energy cost savings, LED bulbs require less frequent replacement. Some bulbs have 10,000 hour lifetimes. Halogens typically have a lifetime of 1,000 hours.

Depending on the number of bulbs in your home, this can significantly reduce the cost and hassle of regular replacement. Homeowners save hundreds of dollars each year in replacement costs and energy savings.

It’s clear that the high cost of LED’s is simply a myth. The money you’ll save in energy and replacement of bulbs over time makes LED lights the obvious choice for your outdoor lighting.

As the quality of LED lights has improved to equal that of halogen or CFL bulbs, you can get the same effect using this energy efficient alternative. Outdoor landscape lighting is a major investment. You want to maintain the look of your landscape over time. Switching to LED lights will help you keep the look of your lighting and save you money.

For a free estimate on installing LED landscape lighting at your Orlando, Winter Park or Lake Mary home, contact Elegant Custom Images at 321-217-7822.

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