Get to Know LED Bulbs

Light-emitting diode (LED) is an evolving technology that has emerged as the preferred alternative over traditional lighting methods. Like cars and clothing, LED is a category with different varieties, from light bulbs to light fixtures. Many customers visit our Hartford and Southington showrooms and are overwhelmed by the many options; our displays have over 50 models of LED bulbs! In this blog post, we help make LED simple.

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Lumens vs. Wattage

It’s a common misconception that a light bulb’s wattage equates to its brightness. A bulb’s lumen output relates to how much light is produced, while wattage is all about energy consumption. Consumers are often confused by LED boxes that say “4-watt bulb equivalent to 60 watts” – this simply means that the LED bulb is more energy-efficient than the typical incandescent or halogen light bulb.

What Is Color Temperature?

In layman’s terms, a light bulb’s color temperature refers to the colored light that is produced by that individual source. On the Kelvin scale, color temperature is measured from 1,000 to 10,000K (candle flame red to clear sky blue). The vast majority of LED light bulbs we carry are either 2700 or 3000K. These “warmer” color temperatures are more prevalent in residential settings. What’s the right application for each?

  • 2700K: If your home has traditional wood tones, an incandescent bulb could wash everything out. A 2700K LED bulb is a better complement in conventional homes.
  • 3000K: For homeowners with more modern rooms and white tones will benefit from LED bulbs with a slightly higher color temperature.

LED Light Is No Longer “Blue”

A common complaint we hear from customers is they do not like the blue tint of LED lights. Luckily, LED technology has evolved so much over the years that energy-efficient bulbs with a lower color temperature do not look blue anymore. Your LED bulb will produce the same soft light you are used to seeing in your home, without ever becoming overheated.

About LED Dimmability

In today’s world of smart homes and automation products, dimmable lighting is a must-have. This feature allows you to control the amount of light in your living spaces at different times of the day. Although there are no official regulations on dimmability, we offer full functionality when it comes to LED dimmers. It’s important to understand that the amount of load time on a dimmer will affect how a light bulb operates. As a result, our lighting experts will ask about the ambience you’re looking to create so that when you get home, there are no surprises about bulb performance.

More Benefits of LED Bulbs

At big box stores, you will not find many LEDs that look like traditional light bulbs. At Connecticut Lighting Centers, we have LED bulbs for every application in your home, including 40 and 60-watt equivalents for all your fixtures. Our LEDs come with a five-year warranty – if we wouldn’t use it in our own homes, we won’t sell it!

When you’re looking to replace a light bulb, bring the old one with you and our showroom staff can steer you in the right direction for LED bulbs. Tell us what you’re trying to achieve and we’ll take it from there. We do our homework, so you don’t have to! Start exploring LED products at our showrooms in Hartford or Southington today.

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