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Seasonal lighting tips

Don't wait - switch to seasonal LED light strings and save up to $10 a month.

LEDs may cost a little more up front, but use up to 95% less electricity.

Make LED light strings a smart, new holiday tradition

Advantages of LED over standard incandescent seasonal light strings:

  • Safe — Little heat is produced reducing the risk of fire
  • Energy efficient — Can use up to 95% less electricity
  • Last longer — Last up to 10 times longer than standard light strings
  • More durable — Less breakage with no filaments or glass
  • Large selection — Indoor and outdoor use are available in a wide variety of colours

Monthly cost to light your home with 100 feet of lights

Data based on 31 days of operation at 5 hours a day; cost of electricity of 9.38 cents per kilowatt hour.

Safe and proper use of LED seasonal light strings:

Energystar
  • Look for the ENERGY STAR® symbol to ensure quality standards and maximum savings.
    • ENERGY STAR qualified seasonal light strings meet energy saving and performance standards, as well as weather-related requirements for outdoor strings.
    • They carry a three-year warranty against all defects.
  • Check the packaging to ensure the light strings are designed for where you plan to use them: indoor use, outdoor use or both.
  • Do not connect standard light strings to LED light strings. This practice could overload the LED light string and could result in power loss, damage, or a fire.
  • Do not overload your electrical circuits. Check the wattage of each LED light string, and do not exceed the total wattage of connected strings rating.

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