Take a quick look around your home. And by around we really mean upwards towards the ceilings. Are you truly getting the most from your homes lighting? If you’ve had the same fittings for a while now, lighting technology has advanced and you could be getting left behind, and paying more than you need to. In our latest blog post the team of Brisbane’s best electricians here at Bevan Robinson Electrical explain how you can optimise your home’s lighting system for increased functionality and to save money on power bills – how good is that!
Halogen Down lights are not as efficient as some believe
The small halogen down lights in your home or business are not as efficient as you might think. Despite the fact they look relatively modern, halogen bulbs only convert 10 per cent of the energy they use into light – the rest is lost as heat. By switching to LED alternatives, you can on average save annually around 25 dollars per globe. Multiply that by the significant number of halogen down lights in the home and the saving becomes significant – especially in the face of skyrocketing energy costs.
TIP: If your home doesn’t feature halogen lights and you’re still using traditional incandescent bulbs, now’s the time to change over to compact fluorescent lamps. (CFL’s) since the Australian government is phasing these types of light bulbs out.
Install dimmer switches in the home
Controlling the output of light is a luxury made possible through installing dimmer switches throughout the home. While some activities mean that you will need a greater amount of light, other activities such as watching TV, mean that dimming the lights is practical as it not only saves money in two ways. Not only in reduced energy use, but also in the life of the light globe, meaning less replacement costs. To find out more about installing dimmer switches and LED down lights in your home, contact Bevan Robinson Electrical – Brisbane’s trusted team of electrical contractors.
Save more money, get more out of your home lighting by optimising or improving your current system today. Call us directly on (07) 3893 2792.