Under-Cabinet LEDs

Is your kitchen workspace a little… shadowy? You’re not alone. Many kitchens suffer from poor lighting, especially under cabinets where you’re prepping meals. Under-cabinet LED lighting is a game-changer, providing focused, bright light exactly where you need it.

Why choose LEDs? The big benefit is efficiency. Traditional incandescent bulbs waste a ton of energy as heat. LEDs, on the other hand, convert most of their energy into light. Let’s say you have six 40-watt incandescent bulbs under your cabinets, running for 3 hours a day. That’s 240 watts x 3 hours = 720 watt-hours, or 0.72 kWh per day. At, say, $0.12 per kWh, that’s about $0.09 per day, or almost $33 a year. Now, replace those with six equivalent LED strips that use only 6 watts each. That’s 36 watts x 3 hours = 108 watt-hours, or 0.108 kWh per day. That’s only about $0.013 per day, or under $5 a year!

Beyond the savings, LEDs last way longer. Incandescent bulbs might last 1,000 hours. LEDs are often rated for 25,000 to 50,000 hours. That means less frequent bulb changes, which is a real plus in hard-to-reach spots.

Installation can be DIY-friendly, especially for plug-in LED strips. However, for hardwired installations or if you’re not comfortable working with electricity, it’s best to call a electrician like Huntsville Wire and Home. We can ensure the wiring is safe, properly connected, and meets local electrical codes. A typical installation by a pro in Huntsville might range from $150-$400, depending on the complexity and length of the run.

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