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LED Light Bulb Buying Guide
Why LED
LEDs use 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs and last 15-25 years. They pay for themselves in months.
Key Specs
- Lumens = brightness (not watts). 800 lumens = old 60W bulb.
- Color temperature = warmth. 2700K (warm/yellow) for living areas, 4000K (cool/white) for kitchens and bathrooms, 5000K (daylight) for garages and workshops.
- Dimmable = check the box. Not all LEDs work with all dimmers.
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