Upgrading your entire home to LED lighting saves 75 to 80 percent on lighting energy costs compared to incandescent bulbs. A complete home conversion costs $200 to $500 for bulbs alone. LEDs last 15 to 25 years, meaning you will replace them a fraction as often as traditional bulbs.
LED lighting is the single easiest and most cost-effective energy upgrade for any home. The bulbs pay for themselves through energy savings within the first year.
Energy Savings with LEDs
An LED bulb uses 9 to 12 watts to produce the same light as a 60 watt incandescent bulb. For a home with 40 bulbs running 4 hours per day, switching to LEDs saves approximately $200 to $300 per year. The average LED bulb lasts 15,000 to 25,000 hours compared to 1,000 hours for incandescent.
Cost of Converting to LED
Individual LED bulbs cost $2 to $10 each. A 60 watt equivalent bulb costs $3 to $5. Dimmable bulbs cost $5 to $8. Smart bulbs with Wi-Fi cost $10 to $20 each. Converting a 2,000 square foot home with 30 to 40 bulbs costs $150 to $400 for standard bulbs.
Installation and Color Temperature
Replacing bulbs is a simple DIY task. Color temperature is measured in Kelvin. 2700K to 3000K gives a warm soft white ideal for living rooms and bedrooms. 3500K to 4000K is neutral white good for kitchens and bathrooms. 5000K is daylight white best for garages and workshops.
Smart LED Options
Smart LED bulbs connect to Wi-Fi and can be controlled from your phone or voice assistant. Features include dimming, scheduling, color changing, and smart home integration. Smart bulbs cost $10 to $20 each. Smart switches cost $20 to $50 each and work with standard LED bulbs.
