Seasonal LED light strings use about 90 per cent less electricity than incandescent light strings. In fact, it takes as much electricity to power one incandescent light bulb as it does to power 140 LEDs.
Benefits of seasonal LEDs
- Safety: LEDs produce less heat, reducing the risk of fire
- Longevity: They last up to 10 times longer than incandescent light bulbs
- Durability: They're stronger than incandescent glass bulbs and they don't contain wire filaments
- Selection: They come in a variety of colours for both indoor and outdoor use
Data based on 31 days of operation at five hours a day; cost of electricity of 10.22 cents per kilowatt hour.
Things you can do
- Look for the ENERGY STAR® symbol to ensure quality standards and maximum savings
- Do not connect incandescent light strings to LED light strings. This practice could overload the LED light strings and may 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 the connected strings rating
- Check the packaging to ensure the light strings are designed for where you plan to use them—indoor use, outdoor use or both
