Most people know that LED light bulbs are better in many ways over incandescent or other types of light bulbs. However, they may not know the specifics of LED light bulbs. Connecticut Lighting Centers is a local lighting store with locations in Hartford and Southington. We've been serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers since 1972, offering the best indoor, outdoor, landscape, and vintage lighting, as well as ceiling fans, furniture, home decor, hardware, and more. Below, we'll take a look at how the use of LED light bulbs can make a difference in our world. Stop by one of our locations, or browse online today!
What is an LED Light Bulb?
LED stands for light-emitting diode. It is a newer technology that offers many benefits, including energy efficiency and durability. LED light bulbs were invented in 1962 by a scientist working at General Electric. The goal was to produce an infrared LED light. Throughout the following years and decades, LED lighting technology continued to be refined until they were suitable for commercial and residential use.
LED Light Bulbs Produce Very Little Heat
In the past, light bulbs could be a fire hazard, and many people lost their homes (and their lives) to hot light bulbs. However, LED lights produce little-to-no heat, which not only keeps your space cooler in the summer, but it also cuts the risk of fire by almost 90%.
LED Light Bulbs Are Long Lasting
Probably as a kid you remember changing incandescent light bulbs quite frequently. However, if you've made the switch to LED light bulbs, odds are, you'll be hard pressed to remember the last time you changed out a light bulb. LED lights last significantly longer than other types of light bulbs. In fact, they can last up to 30 times longer than their incandescent cousin.
LED Lights Are Directional
LED light bulbs emit lighting in a specific direction, which is why they are very popular for recessed and task lighting. Most other types of lighting require reflectors and diffusers that can trap lighting, which means that usually only about half of the lighting makes it to where it needs to go.
LED Lights Are Colorful
LED lights come in a wide range of colors for your choosing. This is great for Christmas time when you want red and green lighting for outdoor use. Blue and yellow are popular options, too.
Energy Saving Lighting
All of the above mentioned benefits lead to a lot of energy savings. You aren't purchasing light bulbs as often. You are reducing your use of fossil fuels, which reduces your carbon footprint and helps save on source materials. There is less heat produced, so your spaces are cooler during the summer and require less energy to cool those spaces. These combined benefits are truly unmatched when it comes to an affordable product that is easy to implement in your Connecticut home or office space.
Where You'll Find LED Lighting Products
Since LED lighting is so versatile, you can find it and use it in any space in your home or business. They are great for use in kitchens and bathrooms, as well as for path lighting, parking areas, refrigeration cases, night lights, and more. They make popular holiday lights due to their low heat output, their variety of colors, and their brightness.
SHOP AT CONNECTICUT LIGHTING CENTERS TODAY
Here at Connecticut Lighting Centers, we are proud of our heritage of offering the best lighting selection in the Hartford and Southington areas. We've built a reputation on offering the highest quality lighting products and brands with the best customer service and experience, so you'll be back for more. Our lighting designers have years of experience helping our customers design spaces that they will love, be comfortable, and will be places they can enjoy.
In addition to our LED light bulbs, you can find any type of lighting you are looking for, including indoor, outdoor, landscape, and vintage lighting — all of which will take LED light bulbs. Our services run the gamut in order to ensure your needs are taken care of. We offer lamp and lighting repair, vintage lighting restoration, lampshades and shade fittings, remodeling services, builder and contractor services, replacement glass and parts, and so much more. And, to top it all off, we offer financing options, too.
