Making the Switch to LED for Efficiency and Safety

LED lighting has become much more of the standard these days. More and more of our clients are switching over to LED to enjoy the benefits that come with it. Sometimes, all you have to do is put in new bulbs, but if you have your light fixture on a dimmer switch, that dimmer switch may need to be switched out as well to be compatible with the bulbs you are installing. But either way, it’s not a difficult process, and people who make the switch to LED lighting are consistently happy they did it. If you’d like to know why, we share 3 reasons in this blog.

Reason #1: LED Lighting is More Durable

Compared to incandescent bulbs, LED bulbs are much more shock resistant and able to hold up in tougher conditions. That’s why they make the perfect choice for outdoor lighting where they will be exposed to harsh weather conditions.

Reason #2: LED Lighting is More Efficient

It’s crazy, but 90% of the energy that an incandescent bulb uses is actually in the form of heat. Only 10% goes towards producing the light it makes. LED lighting doesn’t produce much heat, so it uses most of the energy for light production making them much more efficient. In fact, you could notice anywhere between 30 to 70% better energy efficiency when you switch to LED bulbs.

Reason #3: LED Bulbs Last Longer

LED bulbs last for years instead of months, so once you have upgraded, you really don’t have to think about it again for a really long time. This is particularly important if you have light fixtures in high ceilings or hard to reach places. It is a great relief to know that once those bulbs are in place, it’ll be years before you have to access them again.

Safety and Efficiency for Your Home and Business

At Catalyst Electric, we are all about safety and efficiency. We are always looking for ways to save our clients money, and make sure they are safe. For all your electrical service needs at Lake of the Ozarks, give us a call. If you have any questions about LED lighting or would like to have us upgrade your dimmer switches to be compatible with your new bulbs, we are happy to help. We are well qualified to work on all facets of electrical systems, residential or commercial, new build, or remodel. If you’d like to hear regular tips and information from our electrical contracting company at Lake of the Ozarks, use the link below to follow us on social media.


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