LED Lighting vs Traditional in a Cork Kitchen

LED lighting uses up to 80 percent less energy than old halogen or incandescent bulbs, and a kitchen is usually where that difference shows up fastest. Kitchens tend to run more downlights for longer hours than any other room in the house.

Halogen downlights are the easiest swap and the one most homeowners ask about first. They run hot, they fail more often, and replacing them with LED equivalents is usually a same-day job with no rewiring needed behind the ceiling.

Under-cabinet LED strips and feature lighting over an island are the upgrades worth adding rather than just swapping, since they change how the room actually looks and works, not just the running cost.

Side by side, the difference is straightforward. A typical halogen downlight draws around 35-50 watts and lasts roughly 1,000-2,000 hours before it fails. An equivalent LED downlight draws around 5-7 watts, for the same light output, and lasts 15,000-25,000 hours. Halogen also runs noticeably hotter, which is part of why it fails faster and part of why LED-lit kitchens feel cooler in summer.

We assess the existing wiring before recommending anything, so you are not paying to upgrade a fitting that does not need it. Call 087 187 0353 for a free quote on a kitchen lighting upgrade.