LED CHRISTMAS LIGHTS ARE NOW STANDARD
LED Christmas lights are relatively new technology. Although LED Christmas lights haven’t been around all that long, they are rapidly supplanting incandescent lights as the go-to standard for Christmas lighting. Some of the world’s most famous Christmas icons are now lit with LED lights. The Rockefeller Center tree in New York City, for example, and the Capitol Christmas tree in Washington D.C. Cities large and small worldwide have converted to LED lights for their annual Christmas displays. Our own installation department is now installing nearly every job with LED lights. From single family homes to entire cities, 95% of our installation customers are now LED.
LEDs are exceptionally versatile in their application as they use very small in regards to size and can be exceptionally bright in regards to their performance this combined with their low cost and incredibly long life cycle make them difficult to compete with as far as lights sources are concerned.
The biggest advantage of the LED over other bulbs is the low amount of energy that is required to power them plus the fact that the LED technology is still being developed and improved upon.
LEDs are Safer:
Unlike traditional incandescent Christmas lights, LED lights do not get hot – a big plus if you will be using them on a real tree; but really a big plus for anyone and any use.
LEDs are More Energy Efficient:
LEDs use 90% less electricity than regular Christmas lights, saving you money on your holiday utility bills, and reducing your impact on the environment.
LEDs Last Longer:
LED lights last up to 100,000 hours. Assuming you use your Christmas lights five hours a day between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, that’s only 200 hours of use each year! How’s that for long-lasting?
LEDs are More Durable:
Since LEDs use light emitting diodes (not incandescence) to produce light, there are no filaments to have burn out; and thus, no bulbs to replace. Just plug in your Christmas lights, and they’re ready for use. Also, since the bulbs are plastic, rather than glass, there’s less chance of breaking lights while you’re stringing them up, and less time spent fussing over how they’re packed up after the holidays. Just toss them in a box, and forget about them until next year.
LED Pitfalls:
While LED Christmas lights save a lot of energy and money, they may not be for everyone. Take a trip to the store to look at the technology first-hand. Then, decide if LEDs are right for you. Most retailers have displays that allow you to try out the bulbs, and some may even have entire trees or displays decorated with them.
Do you use LED Christmas lights?
We Hang Christmas Lights has been lighting up the holiday season for customers nationwide since 1997. We truly love the magic and wonder of a beautiful holiday light display. Get a free quote today:
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