Put the light back in your lifestyle - LED lighting is more than just a light

Nov. 20, 2013 - PRLog -- JOHANNESBURG, South Africa –  With summer on us, the uncertainty around electricity supply may be a distant thought. However, being energy efficient is something that requires year-round vigilance. The good news is that turning to the light bulb is one of the easiest ways to do so.

Some people might feel that lights do not generally fall in the lifestyle category of products. After all, we all need them in our homes or offices so how could it be anything other than a grudge purchase? Well, the simple answer is that with the arrival of LED lighting solutions, this has changed.

Inevitably, the only time you really think about your lighting solution is when a globe needs to be replaced. Certainly, a couple of years ago South Africans went on a drive to go the compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) route and be more energy efficient. However, the day of LED lighting has arrived as technology has evolved in leaps and bounds, bringing 80% more energy efficiency, whilst being mercury, UV and infrared free, durable and longer lasting with up to 5 times more life than a CFL. The advantages are even more evident when compared to incandescent light bulbs where a LED light bulb lasts up to 15 times longer. Replace 40 incandescent bulbs with a single LED light bulb and improve your lifestyle with lower energy bills, fewer light bulbs to buy and change, and a reduced carbon footprint for your entire home or office.

Going the LED route is not only cost-effective and good for your electricity bill, but rather a true lifestyle solution. Unlike traditional light bulbs, LEDs provide an enhanced lighting experience that generates true-to-nature tones and warm light that brings out the best in your home or office. “Samsung LED lights lasts up to 40 times longer than traditional incandescent bulbs, resulting in a dramatic reduction in labour and replacement lamp costs.  At the same time they provide substantial savings on overall electricity bills, with a recoup of investment time of between one and two years,” says  Michael McKechnie, Business Leader for Digital  Air Solutions at Samsung Electronics South Africa.

“Whether you need clear, radiant light in the kitchen, soft illumination in the bedroom, or cozy, inviting light in the family room – Samsung LED lights can be tailored for any requirement and unlike bulbs with older technology, LEDs reach full brightness instantly. LEDs are also dimmable to the softest levels with absolutely no flickering or annoying buzz. And the fact that Samsung LEDs fit all of the lamps and fixtures you already have in your home or office means  the modern route to lighting up your lifestyle is a mere change of an old light bulb,” concludes McKechnie.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of televisions, smartphones, personal computers, printers, cameras, home appliances, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. We employ 270,000 people across 79 countries with annual sales of US$187.8 billion. To discover more, please visit www.samsung.com.