When it comes to energy savings, the most immediate answer is almost always to exchange old lamps for LED. The truth is that this measure helps, but it does not solve everything. There is a detail that goes unnoticed to the majority and may be raising your electric bill every month: the position of lamps.
According to Deco Proteste, the lighting represents about 10 to 15% of the electricity account of a house. A poor distribution of light can force the use of multiple points simultaneously, even when one would be enough, which translates into more watts connected and more euros to pay.
The Central Light Problem
In many older dwellings, it is common to have only one point of light on the ceiling in the center of the room. The result is a general lighting that rarely reaches the most use zones, such as the sofa or dining table. To compensate, two or three more support lamps are turned on.
According to the same source, this practice can multiply consumption without residents being aware of the impact it causes at the end of the month.
Shadows in the kitchen mean more consumption
In the kitchen, the bad placement of lamps aggravates the situation. When the light is behind those who cook, the shadow covers the countertop and the stove. The solution found is simple: light additional lights, portable outbreaks or bench lamps. In practice, more daily consumption and more accumulated expense.
In the office, visual comfort also counts
In homework, the position of light can cause reflexes on the screen or eye fatigue. The usual answer is to install more powerful lamps or keep the ceiling light on simultaneously with others. Once again, the problem is not in lamp technology, but in the angle and the way the lighting is used.
How much does a position error cost after all
A simple calculation helps to perceive the weight of this detail. A 15W LED lamp may be sufficient if it is well placed. Poorly distributed, light requires the use of two or three points of 10W. In total, instead of 15W, 35 or 40W is connected daily. Multiplied for hours and days, this difference can mean five to ten euros extra at the end of the month.
How to correct and save
Energy efficiency experts recommend betting on the balanced distribution of light, favoring indirect solutions such as LED tapes or lamps directed to clear walls, which better reflect brightness. Intensity regulators also allow you to adjust the power according to the need, avoiding unnecessary expenses.
It underlines that, in many cases, reorganizing the lighting points is more effective than simply changing lamps, because it reduces the need to resort to various sources at the same time.
The position of lamps is a little valued detail, but with direct impact on consumption. Reviewing the way light is distributed into each division can be one of the simplest and most effective measures to lower the electricity bill.
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