LED Christmas Lights Provide a Greener Holiday

You can use LED Christmas lights instead of the conventional variety to make your holiday season a little greener. These days most stores that sell Christmas lights include the LED variety on their shelves as well. 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.

Just like traditional string lights, LED Christmas lights come in various shapes and sizes, such as “globe,” or “mini.” Additionally, both net and icicle forms are on the market. Thanks to so many options being on the market, you should be able to find the style and color you want.

LED Christmas lights are safer than traditional lights. You don’t, for instance, have to worry about overheating even if you connect together several strands. 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 go even greener with your holiday decorations, select solar powered LED Christmas lights. These lights are more ecologically and energy friendly because they harness the sun’s energy. Some models automatically light up at night. You can usually get a string of 50 lights on Amazon for less than $20. You’ll save a lot more energy and money when you purchase this type of LED string lighting.

People are sometimes turned off by the initial cost of LED Christmas lights. LED light strings are more expensive than the traditional incandescent bulbs. However, the higher initial cost is easily offset by greener and more efficient lighting solutions.

If you don’t want to purchase LED Christmas lights because you still have working incandescent strands, you can get Christmas light timers to use with your existing lights. Timers like these are designed to regulate the amount of energy your lights use. Additionally, these timers can help burglar-proof your house because they turn off and on automatically, thereby giving the impression that someone is at home even if you’re out of town visiting friends and family.

Regardless of whether you use incandescent or LED Christmas lights, you should observe safety protocols. When you unplug the lights, don’t pull on the cord. This can tear at the wiring inside. Check also for non-working bulbs or damage before you pack up and store light strands. 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 in which we can make our planet and our future greener as we also celebrate our family and religion in this season of giving. 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 greener and more eco-friendly lives. Learn more about green living at her blog on Building Green.

Original Article LED Christmas Lights Provide a Greener Holiday.