Although LED lights have a long life than traditional light bulbs, they need to be used properly to maximize their usefulness. Normally, users tend to forget that even LED lights need proper care and maintenance. Leaving the bulbs on for long hours, placing them in closed, cluttered surroundings, or not regulating their voltage input can significantly reduce LED light’s lifespan, and force you to replace them prematurely.
Here are some dos and don’ts of using LED lights:
Control Usage Duration of LED Lights
It’s a well known fact that LED lights last longer than regular incandescent bulbs. But a fact not known to many is that keeping these lights on for extended periods makes them dimmer. Have you noticed illumination of LED lights reduces when they are kept on over long, uninterrupted durations? This happens because LED lights are designed in such a way that they reduce their illumination to control energy consumption.
So, use LED lights for shorter periods of time, mainly during times when you need focused, bright light. Switch them off when their use is no longer necessary.
Give The Lights Ample Cooling Down Period
As explained before, ambient temperature and bulb case temperature are crucial factors in determining an LED light’s lifespan. Just because these bulbs emit lesser heat as compared to incandescent bulbs, doesn’t imply that they don’t need to cool off. In fact, letting these bulbs cool off sufficiently will extend their age and improve their illumination.
Hence, place these bulbs in cool, dry surroundings with enough space for heat produced to be dissipated. And, allow them sufficient time to cool off before switching them on again.
Avoid Rapid Switching on/off of LED Lights
We know that this tip is a no brainer, but still, it needs to be reiterated. Rapidly switching on and off of any bulb can be detrimental for its age. And this holds true for LED lights too. Not only does the build have to withstand fluctuations in voltage, but they also don’t get time to rest before the next use. Consequently, their light gets dim and life span gets reduced.
Installing LED lights, though energy-efficient and long lasting, is a costly affair. Get the most out of your investment by taking proper care of your LED lights.