LED lights provide a great way to lower electricity bills each year and save money. With easy installation and low maintenance, they stand as a perfect energy-efficient solution for homes, warehouses, and small and big companies.
They require less maintenance, but that doesn’t mean you do not take any measures to make them more effective. While LEDs have a long life, installing them incorrectly and using them inappropriately can decrease their life expectancy. Here we have given some tips that will help you extend the life of LEDs and save more money.
1. Avoid switching on and off lights frequently
We all are advised to switch off lights when we are not using them, and why not? It saves energy. But frequent switching on and off LED lights causes too much of a problem by reducing the lifespan of the light. If there are high-traffic areas in your office where LEDs are constantly switched on and off, consider keeping the lights on for some time to extend the shelf life of LEDs.
2. Keep the fixture clean
Warehouse light fixtures or LED fixtures at your home require cleaning as dirt and debris accumulate in them after some time, which affects their performance and lifespan. But for cleaning, use a soft cloth and non-abrasive cleaning solution as harsh chemicals can damage the protecting coating of the bulb.
3. Controlling the lights
Though LEDs are energy efficient and help save a lot of money, it is still good to use them when you need them to extend their lifespan. To maintain your LED Lighting, instead of keeping them on when your office/company working hours are over, shut them off to increase the light life expectancy. You can keep some lights on for security, but when you become mindful of their use, you will see a significant improvement in your LED’s life.
4. Check for heat dissipation
LEDs are known for generating less heat as output compared to traditional lights. But it is good to ensure that you give them enough space to dissipate heat. Ensure that the warehouse light fixtures or LED fixtures at your home have enough ventilation and no obstruction in the airflow. Also, avoid installing fixtures in those places which are not properly ventilated.
Apart from ventilation, maintenance of your LED Lighting also depends upon the type of LED Light you have chosen for your home. We have written a complete blog to guide our readers how they can choose the right LED Lights for their home.
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5. Use timer light switches
Timer light switches provide one of the best ways for businesses to extend the lifespan of LEDs. They come in different sizes and shapes; they can meet any of your facility's requirements. Timer switches can be plugged directly into the outlet or hard wire into the electrical system of your building. The difference is that plug-in timer switches are connected to only one fixture, while hard wiring connects to all the LED fixtures, so they ensure no light in your facility is left on for too long.
6. Maintain stable voltage
Stable voltage is a must for the excellent performance and lifespan of LED lighting. Fluctuations in voltage cause stress on the LED driver and negatively affect the efficiency of the bulb. You can invest in a voltage regulator and stabiliser to reduce the voltage fluctuation in the LED.
7. Do regular inspection
If you find any damage in the LED fixture, such as a loose connection, cracked fixture or any faulty component, consider replacing them as soon as possible. Because faulty components negatively affect the lifespan and the overall performance of the LED. The best is to keep spare parts, such as LED drivers, for quick replacements when required.
Conclusion
At last, by following the above tips, you can increase the lifespan of the LED lights and save money for many upcoming years. It will also help you save the environment by reducing waste and the need for replacements.
