How long will your swimming pool LED lights usually last?
Like any kind of changes that a homeowner makes with their property, new pool construction and renovations should be an investment that lasts. This doesn’t only apply to the swimming pool itself, though. It’s also important that everything connected to the pool lasts as long as possible, too – all the way down to the lights. There are a few different choices for pool lighting, but many homeowners have taken a keen interest in LED lights. How long can you expect pool LED lights to last?
The Longevity of Pool LED Lights
As you might be aware, LED lights use a fraction of the energy that’s used by incandescent bulbs and even CFLs. Depending on the type of LED lighting that you’ve installed, the bulbs are typically rated between 25,000 and 50,000 hours.
Although this indicates what they’re rated for under optimal conditions, it’s very easy to meet these conditions in most situations. This means you can run your pool lights for eight hours every night and they’ll last you at least a decade and possibly much longer!
Benefits of Installing LED Lights
Thanks to the high level of energy efficiency of pool LED lights, they’ll last for a very long time. This is only one of many benefits that these lights will give to your pool and landscape, however.
Here are some other benefits that have made these lights so popular:
Magical Appearance
Many homeowners love the functionality of LED lights, as well as their appearance. This is due to the wide variety of styles and designs available, but also the color options. You can even install color-changing LED bulbs that will really let your personality and creativity shine through.
Highlight the Landscape
Even though you may be installing LED lights for your pool, they’ll also be able to highlight other areas of your landscape. This may include something as simple as the bushes or trees surrounding the pool area or something a bit more fancy like fountains and other water features. You could even integrate these lights with your home’s overall landscape lighting setup.
Less Physical Waste
In the past, millions of incandescent bulbs have ended up in landfills because, quite frankly, they don’t last very long. Since LED lights last for many years, not nearly as many of them end up in the trash. Plus, when they do, their lack of harmful chemicals means they won’t have a severely negative impact on the environment.
Smart-Capable Tech.
It seems that every facet of homeownership these days has some level of technology added to it. With pool LED lights, this technology comes in several forms such as smart-capable tech that allows remote-controlled operation and monitoring of the lights, in addition to motion detectors that automatically switch them on when — as you might have guessed — motion is detected. This technology will continue to advance in the future.
Add More Swimming Time
There are times when you simply don’t have enough hours in the day to relax. You may have lights in your backyard, but these may not suffice for the pool area. Adding pool lights will allow you to stay at the pool after dark without being worried about safety.
Safety and Security
Speaking of safety, pool LED lights are a great way to improve both the safety and security of the pool area. These lights make everything easier to see, which is especially important if somebody accidentally falls in. Plus, it helps deter animals and even trespassers from getting into your yard or the pool area.
Increase Home Value
While adding pool lights may not increase the value of your home, it could increase the perceived value. Like other physical features, LED lights will impress potential buyers. It’s one more element that will make your property easier to sell if you ever decide to put it on the market.
Variety of Options
In addition to the smart-capable tech mentioned above, pool LED lights are available with a variety of options. Some homeowners choose to put in floating pool lights because they look cool. The same goes with underwater fixtures that give the pool an atmospheric glow. Those who are wanting to reduce their carbon footprint can install solar-powered lights to save energy and money.
Contact Larsen’s Pool & Spa for Pool Construction in Tampa Bay!
Larsen’s Pool & Spa employs the most trusted custom pool builders in Tampa Bay and the surrounding areas. If you have any questions about LED lighting or would like to discuss our swimming pool financing options, give us a call at (727) 786-7665 today.