LED Retrofitting

LED Retrofitting Services – Westchester, NY

Are you considering upgrading your home’s lighting to be safer and more energy-efficient and cost-effective? If you’ve answered, “Yes!” to this question, an LED retrofit might be the solution.

What Is LED Retrofitting?

Retrofitting involves adding something to an existing space or building that wasn’t there before — usually because it wasn’t available at the time. So when we talk about LED retrofitting, it means replacing your current incandescent lighting with LED lighting, for example with LED retrofit recessed lighting.

How Is an LED Retrofit Different From a Standard Install?

A retrofit is different from a standard install in that the existing lighting and power sources of your home are taken into account when determining how to approach the project. There are three main types of LED lighting retrofits:

1. Light bulb change out: This form of LED retrofitting is the simplest and often most cost-effective. Various kinds of LED light bulbs can simply be installed directly into existing fittings — much like a plug and play option.
2. Retrofit kit: A retrofit kit allows you to convert an existing fixture so that it can be used for LED lighting. A kit is comprised of both the driver and the LED, which together are mounted into the current fitting. In some cases, retrofit kits require modifications to the existing wiring or luminaries. For this reason, it’s highly recommended to have this type of work performed by an experienced LED lighting electrician.
3. Fixture replacement: This solution is your best option if the current fixtures are worn or broken or if you’re looking to replace enclosed light fixtures. In these situations, the entire old socket is removed and replaced with an appropriate LED fixture. Again, it’s advisable to hire an experienced electrician for this type of project.

An audit of your home’s existing fixtures, as well as a review of your lighting goals and budget, will help determine which type — or combination of types — of LED retrofit is best for you. Our team of expert LED lighting retrofit contractors is here to walk you through all of your lighting options.

Benefits of LED Retrofits

An LED retrofit offers a number of important benefits, including:

• Lighting audit: Because a good LED lighting contractor will make an audit of your home’s lighting system before recommending a course of action, you’ll gain insights into the current state of your home’s wiring and where potential issues might lie.
• Affordability: LED light bulbs are 300 percent more energy-efficient than traditional light bulbs, so they’re much more cost-effective. In addition, they last up to 50 times longer than incandescent light bulbs.
• Environmental responsibility: Since LED lighting is more energy-efficient, it’s a much greener solution than the use of traditional light bulbs.
• Durability: LED light bulbs are more resistant to wear and tear, as well as breakage, than traditional ones because they have no glass or screwed contacts that can be broken. Plus, they don’t have components or filaments that can burn out.
• Improved light quality: Compared to incandescent light bulbs, LED lighting shines brighter and more consistently.
• Safety: Incandescent and CFL light bulbs emit between 80 and 90 percent of their energy as heat, which can contribute significantly to fire hazards. In contrast, LEDs emit only a small percentage of their energy as heat.

Lippolis Electric — Top-Notch LED Retrofit Company

Looking for leading LED retrofitting companies? Westchester, NY, residents can rely on the team here at Lippolis Electric to answer all of their questions and provide them with a free, no-obligation quote. We pride ourselves on our more then 30 years of outstanding customer service, and we always recommend the most reliable brand-name products that have a warranty of at least five years.

Contact us now to learn more about how we can help you with an LED retrofit that meets your needs.