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you are here: DentalPlans.com > Dental Health Articles > Home / Garden > Be Eco Wise with LED Lights
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Updated: 7/7/2008 6:00:52 PM |
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 (ARA) - With more and more people concerned about the environment, building and decorating green has never been more popular. One of the easiest ways for homeowners to limit their environmental impact is to consider replacing the lighting inside their home.
Incandescent bulbs waste energy and burn out quickly, and when the more energy efficient fluorescent bulbs outlive their usefulness, they pollute the earth with the toxic mercury they contain. A new lighting revolution is giving homeowners an innovative option.
The LED Difference
Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology provides homes with beautiful illumination while reducing the negative environmental impact of traditional bulbs. Here's why it is fast becoming the leading eco-friendly choice:
* LED lights are long lasting: 20 Years.
LED provides uncompromising light that will last 20 times longer than a traditional incandescent bulb and 5 times longer than a compact fluorescent bulb (CFL). You may never have to change your bulb again because each light is estimated to last 50,000 hours.
* LED lights use less energy: 85 percent less.
Incandescent and fluorescent bulbs consume substantially more energy than LED's. You can easily observe this based on the amount of heat they give off. LED options generate almost no heat and consume a whopping 85 percent less energy than incandescents and 50 percent less than flourescents. For example, 8 LED retrofit recessed replacement bulbs consume only 96 Watts and provide enough light for an entire room.
If every U.S. homeowner replaced one incandescent bulb with an LED, it would have the same affect as having 4 million fewer cars on the road.
* LED lights produce less waste: No hazardous toxins in your home.
Because the LED lights last so long, there is less waste going into landfills. Unlike compact fluorescent bulbs, these lights do not contain dangerous mercury. You won't have to worry about disposing of the bulbs properly or having toxins within your home.
What are the best LED options for retrofit recessed can lighting?
Because the technology is still new and options vary widely, no industry standards currently exist. Replacement bulbs are cost efficient even with a price point of $129 each. To make that process easier, the professionals at GreenHomeExperts.com help concerned homeowners by featuring only the highest quality recessed LED lighting solutions on its site. Green Home Experts was created by a 3rd generation, family-owned business that has been helping homeowners with their lighting needs for over 80 years. They understand the evolution in lighting and the important key factors people want.
Adding LEDs to Your Home
Homeowners are using LED lights anywhere they have 6-inch recessed cans installed. Options at GreenHomeExperts.com can seamlessly fit into the architecture and lighting needs of any home. LED retrofit replacements are easy to install and can be screwed into existing recessed lighting fixtures. Some existing fixtures or housings may require minor modification. Although you may want to hire a handy man to help with installation, many homeowners are able to complete the task themselves. An expensive electrician should not be required.
The eco-friendly LED replacement costs $129.99 on the Web site. This is a small price to pay considering the average cost to replace incandescent bulbs over 20 years is $166 at current prices, plus there's the added energy savings of $265 or more based on current energy costs.
Visit www.GreenHomeExperts.com to help green your home and save money with high quality, energy-efficient LED lights.
Copyright © 2008, ARAnet, Inc.
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