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LED Lighting Upgrades: How Much Can You Actually Save?

May 7, 2026 4 min readBy Moloney Electrical
LED Lighting Upgrades: How Much Can You Actually Save?

Lighting is the easiest win in any home. Modern LED fittings use a fraction of the energy of halogen or incandescent bulbs and last for years. Here is what an upgrade involves.

Why LED pays for itself

LEDs use up to 90% less energy than the halogens they replace and last far longer, so you save on both electricity and replacement bulbs. Across a whole house, the difference adds up quickly.

Beyond the bulb

A proper lighting upgrade is about more than swapping bulbs. We can install:

  • Recessed downlights and feature lighting
  • Smart dimmers and scene control
  • Bathroom and outdoor-rated fittings
  • Under-cabinet and task lighting

Fault finding and repairs

Flickering lights, dead circuits or buzzing dimmers are usually a sign of a wiring or fitting fault. We trace the cause, repair it safely and leave everything tested.

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