Light Emitting Diodes, or LED lights for short, present the newest lighting source in the marketplace today. This latest invention has transformed lighting by changing how we produce light. Instead of the conventional method of producing light through heat, LEDs create light via a process called electroluminescence.

However, the technology behind LED has made it more expensive than most sources. In fact, in comparison with candles, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs, LED light bulbs cost considerably more. But despite being more costly than other lighting choices, the many advantages of it provide enough reasons for consumers to try it at home.

1) Energy Saving

LED light bulbs do not demand a lot of energy in order to create light. They create light in a process known as electroluminescence instead of transforming electrical energy into heat (like in candles or incandescent bulbs). To put it simply, it changes the state of an electron to cause it glow. This method eliminates, or at least significantly lowers, the amount of energy wasted when producing light. Also, since the structure and volume is so much less than that of ordinary bulbs, less wattage is necessary to produce the same degree of brightness.

2) More Functional life

As compared to other lighting options, LED light bulbs normally last longer from around 25,000 to 50,000 hours subject to temperature and current settings. Some LED light bulbs even take 100,000 hours before full failure is achieved. This is because LED lighting experience minimum deterioration as opposed to other lighting sources. They do not have any shortening wicks, burning filaments, or consumable vapors.

Fluorescent bulbs are documented to last only for 10,000 to 15,000 hours.

3) Smaller dimension

Since the mechanism behind LED depends just on the size of the semiconductor chip, there is no need for voluminous confinements. The smaller the chip is, the smaller the LED light produced. This, however, does not necessarily translate to luminous level. It does not suggest that just because LED light bulbs are small, they are automatically dimmer than lights produced by other sources.

On The Contrary, LED lighting, depending on the type and function, can sometimes be brighter than other sources of light.

4) Resilience

Because there are in essence no moving parts in LED light bulbs, they are more resistant to shocks and vibrations. Additionally, because their structure has done away with the need for glass (and other fragile materials), they are normally more robust and tougher than bulbs, thus making it the most durable source of lighting.

5) Quicker switching

In the case of fluorescent and incandescent bulbs, light is produced through superheating a medium. This is different for LED lighting. The moment electricity flows through the chip, electroluminescence almost instantly happens. This allows LED light bulbs to be turned on and off faster than other sources of light. In fact, it can achieve full brightness within microseconds.

6) No toxicity

LED lamps do not hold Mercury vapor unlike fluorescent lamps. They are hence safer to dispose of and less toxic than regular fluorescent bulbs

The aforementioned are some of the great advantages of using LED lighting in your house.