Unless your house was built in the past 5-10 years, it was probably constructed using light fixtures meant for incandescent or compact fluorescent lightbulbs. If you wanted to switch to LED lighting, you would need to use LED bulbs in your existing fixtures. But how can you maximize the efficiency associated with an LED lighting system? In this piece, we’re going to discuss the perks of installing new LED light fixtures versus just using conventional fixtures with LED bulbs.
Using Conventional Fixtures with LED Bulbs
Pros
Converting is as easy as switching to LED bulbs.
LED bulbs last longer than their incandescent or compact fluorescent predecessors
LED bulbs put off very little heat
LED bulbs are vastly more efficient than traditional bulbs
LED bulbs in traditional fixtures are easy to switch out as LED technology advances
Cons
Not as much control over the output wattages
Issues with dimming
Slightly less efficient than LED-only fixtures
Using LED-only Fixtures
Pros
Maximum control over lighting brightness and color
Longer lifespan over their conventional fixture versions
Decreased wattage per fixture
Increased efficiency
Cons
More expensive upfront installation
Upgrading later would be a little more involved
LED-only lamps cost more upfront than LED bulbs that go in conventional fixtures
