How do I choose a replacement LED bulb?

How do I choose a replacement LED bulb?

How to Buy the Right Light Bulb

1. Check your bulb base size and bulb shape.
2. Determine much light you need.
3. Select the right color of white for your light bulb.
4. Find out if you need to dim your light.
5. Find out if your light bulb will be used in an enclosed fixture or recessed can.
6. Choose the right type of light bulb.

Can you replace any bulb with LED?

When it comes to replacing old incandescent bulbs with LEDs, a common question that customers ask is: “Can I use an LED bulb that has a higher wattage equivalent than my fixture allows?” The simple answer is yes, as long as the LED bulb uses less wattage than your fixture.

How do I know what watt LED bulb to buy?

Wattage equivalents, usually on the front of the package, are only meant to get you in the ballpark. If you’re replacing a 100-watt incandescent bulb, you’ll want an LED that produces about 1,600 lumens. A replacement for a 40-watt incandescent bulb should produce about 450 lumens.

Which LED bulb is best for home?

Best smart LED bulbs for your home in India

• Wipro WiFi Enabled Smart LED Bulb E27 9-Watt.
• Philips Smart Wi-Fi LED bulb B22 9-Watt WiZ Connected.
• Helea 9W Wi-Fi Smart Bulb.
• Philips Hue 10W B22 Smart Bulb.
• Syska 12-Watt Smart LED Bulb.
• TP-Link LB100 Wi-Fi SmartLight 7W E27 to B22 Base LED Bulb.

How do you know if a light bulb is compatible?

The three main and most important characteristics you must match with the replacement bulbs are the lamps voltage, wattage and base. The secondary characteristics of your bulb are bulb shape, type, lumens, color temperature and life.

What is an A21 LED bulb?

The A21 LED bulb delivers up to 1,600 lumens of 2700K, 3000K, and 5000K light while consuming up to 90% less energy than the incandescent bulbs they replace. The A21 is instant-on, compatible with most standard incandescent dimmers, and is ENERGY STAR® certified.