The level of energy use for household lighting has increased significantly in Queensland over recent years. Due to the construction of larger homes and the installation of more light fittings. Did you know that, the average household now consumes between 8 and 15% of their average household electricity budget on lighting?

Householders could reduce their lighting energy costs by up to 50% or even more by switching to smarter choices such as LEDS or light emitting diodes and compact fluorescent lamps (CFL’s). We will explain to you the benefits of LED lighting and their efficiency.

Lower cost and versatile

Years ago LED lights were part of a niche market and where very expensive to buy and install. Today LED lights are much cheaper to buy you can even purchase LED Lights from supermarket shelves.
Extremely versatile LED lighting can be used in a variety of ways including general, task lighting, ambient lighting and for outdoors.

Cut energy costs

Did you know that a LED light bulb will last you for around 50,000 hours which means that a single LED bulb will last you up to 10-15 years – now that’s impressive right? In comparison, an incandescent light bulb may last no more than 2,000 hours. In addition, they use roughly 20-25 % of the amount of energy that an incandescent bulb uses, you may pay more upfront, but in the long term LED bulbs pay for themselves and actually save you money.

Where to use your LED’s

Originally LED’s lighting was used mainly for accent lighting and beneath cabinet lighting but more recently customers are using them in their hallways, living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms as main lighting. In fact, you can light up your kitchen or living room with LEDS using 100-120 watts of power whereas with incandescent bulbs, it would take 600 watts to achieve the same level of light.

LED lighting looks amazing in your kitchen and can be used in a variety of unique ways. Recessed lights are one option but they can also be used to illuminate floating shelves or as under cupboard strips. They could also be installed beneath the surface of a frosted glass countertop to highlight its texture or how about placing them along the bottom of islands or cabinets to add a pop of colour.

Other ways to use LEDS in all rooms of your house include pendant lights, chandeliers, and track lighting. What if you have a piece of your favourite artwork you could make this pop by the use of a spot light. Strategically placed mirrors an also diffuse LED light around your room. Available in a wide number of shades, and easily dimmable, LEDS are fast becoming the way of the future in today’s homes.

Get in touch

If you’re considering LED lighting, then why not get in touch with SGS Electrical. We can offer expert advice on the best type of LEDs to purchase and can carry out installation too. Why not give us a call on 0420 705 482 to discuss your ideas.