Learn a little more about bulb basics with the ABCs of LEDs

It’s true that the advanced technology LED lighting requires for use will cost you a little more when you purchase the products. The good news, however, from EnergyStar.gov indicates that LED lights can last 30 to 50 times longer than incandescent bulbs, and 2 to 5 times longer than fluorescent lights. So, while you’ll pay more at first for LED lights than you would for an incandescent or CFL product, you’ll actually be saving money when you factor in the LEDs’ much longer lifespan. The Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewal Energy estimates that good quality white LED lighting products can be expected to have a useful life of 30,000 to 50,000 hours — maybe even longer. This is a significant improvement over typical incandescent lamps that only work for approximately 1,000 hours or CFL products that last 8,000 to 10,000 hours. (3)