Halogen lights vs LEDs

Halogen lights vs LEDs

Halogen down lights are commonly installed by electricians in newer homes – but they are far from efficient. This means they consume a great deal of power for the light they produce, and the additional heat can pose a fire hazard.
We recommend changing halogen down lights over to LEDs, which run at a fifth of the cost of halogen bulbs.
Available in a range of options including cool, warm-white and natural, LEDs provide the same lighting that you enjoy.
While LED lights are more expensive than halogens to install, in the long run they are far more cost-effective. For instance, the bulb life of a typical halogen down light is often only 100 to 1,000 hours… but with LEDs, the bulb life is up to 50,000 hours.
The initial cost of LED lights can also be made more manageable by installing them first in the high-usage areas of the home. Implementing LED lights in rooms such as the kitchen and family room and leaving halogen lights in the rooms that are rarely used (such as the garage or laundry) means that changeover costs can be much lower.