LEDs, or light-emitting diodes, have been around for several decades, but they only became a viable home lighting option in the mid-2000s. Since then, however, they have become increasingly popular and widespread due to their excellent energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness. If you are planning to use LED lighting in your home or business, our team at Strategic Electrical Solutions Inc. can help you make the transition from incandescent or fluorescent lighting. In this article, we will go over some common LED lighting mistakes and how to avoid them.

  • Wrong Temperature – One common mistake people make when installing LED lighting is choosing the wrong color temperature. Color temperature is a lighting design term that refers to how warm or cool the color of a light is—a light with a warm tone has a yellow tint, while a cool light has a blue tone. Choosing LED lights that are too cool will make your space feel cold and uninviting, so we recommend sticking to the warm side of the color temperature spectrum.
  • Wrong Light Pattern – Another easy mistake to make when choosing LED lighting is selecting LED bulbs with the wrong light pattern. The term light pattern refers to the size, shape, and direction of the bulb’s illumination—for example, some light sources produce a narrow, concentrated beam like a spotlight, while others provide illumination in all directions. Make sure the LED lights you choose are right for the kind of illumination you want.
  • Incompatible Fixtures – A third mistake people often make when it comes to LED lighting is assuming their existing light fixtures will work with LED bulbs. While there are now many LED lighting options which are compatible with light fixtures designed for incandescent bulbs, not every LED option will work with your existing fixtures.

If you want to take full advantage of everything LED lighting has to offer, we encourage you to reach out to our team so we can design and install the ideal lighting scheme for your property.

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