To make your holiday season greener, consider using LED Christmas lights instead of their conventional counterparts. They are easy to find as most stores sell LED Christmas lights if they sell Christmas lights at all. This year’s Christmas really can be greener than those that have preceded it!
LED Christmas lights both consume less energy and last ten times as long as their traditional counterparts. They use 75% less energy. Imagine saving on your energy bill during this holiday season when you use this type of lighting.
LED Christmas lights come in a variety of shapes and sizes, including the traditional globes and “minis” that are popular among traditional string lights. Additionally, icicle and net forms are both available on the market. Whatever color you’re looking for, you should be able to find it.
Further, LED Christmas lights are safer to use than conventional lights. You can connect numerous strings together without worrying about overheating them. That said, you should still find out how many strands the manufacturer says you can safely connect by consulting the box or manual.
If you want to be really energy conscious, choose LED Christmas lights that are solar powered. These lights harness the energy of the sun, thereby making them more energy friendly. Some models are designed to light up at night. You can usually get a string of 50 lights on Amazon for less than $20. You can, therefore, save both money and energy if you buy strings of LED lights of this type.
People are sometimes turned off by the initial cost of LED Christmas lights. And, of course, there’s no denying that LED light strands cost more than conventional incandescents. That said, greener and more efficient lighting solutions easily offset the higher initial costs in the long run.
If you have working incandescent lights and don’t want to invest in LED Christmas lights, Christmas light times that will work with your existing lights are on the market. These timers are designed to regulate the energy usage of your lights. Additionally, they can help burglar-proof your house by giving the impression someone is at home even when you’re away for the holidays because they automatically turn lights off and on.
Speaking of safety, you should always observe safety first regardless of which type of Christmas lights you use. When you unplug the lights, don’t pull on the cord. This can tear at the wiring inside. When storing them away, check for damage first. Don’t use lights that have loose connections, broken sockets, or bare wires. Store Christmas Lights, and any electrical decorations, in a dry place where they can’t be damaged by water. Keep them out of children’s reach during storage, to ensure the wires are not damaged.
Christmas is a time of celebration, family, giving, and religion. It can also be a time to think about the future of our planet and take a few extra steps to make it greener. We know that every little bit counts, but it’s also true that all of our steps combined can stretch for miles.
About the author: Megan Barlow helps others learn how to live cleaner lives. Find out more about green living at her blog on Eco-Friendly Green Gadgets.
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