Should You Buy Dimmable LED Light Bulbs?

Are people buying dimmable LED light bulbs? If you wander into your local DIY superstore and go to the lighting section you will find that displays of dimmable LED light bulbs are becoming more popular and visible.

The most common types are the direct replacements for GU10 mains voltage halogen downlights (same size & shape and you do not have to change your light fittings). 

However one may look at the price and find LED light bulbs costly. Let us take a look at the advantages.

LED light system uses less power, last longer and does not generate as much heat.

One of the consideration is the heat. As you know, halogens get hot easily so you cannot wrap then in insulation without asking for trouble (increased fire risk, melted cables, bulbs frequently popping). 

If you install them according to the manufacturers instructions halogens need a gap in the insulation around each light bulb. This sort of defeats the idea of insulation and means that halogens are very good at heating up your loft space when they are on and cooling down your room when they are off. 

Replacement LED light bulb does not get hot so you can insulate and save on your heating bills.

The only disadvantage in replacing halogen with LED's is the initial cost but if you take a longer term view, each LED saves you more money during its lifetime.

You can wait until these type of LED light bulb prices come down or you could be proactive. 

You will need to just purchase one and try it. You will save money as you will be reducing your carbon foot print and assist to increase those sales volumes which will bring prices down. 

These dimmable LED light bulbs are definitely worth it.


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