Start with useful light.
LED lamps + fixtures
Compare suitable lumens, distribution, color, product quality, and actual input watts. The right upgrade gives the room the light it needs.
Energy-efficient lighting · Northern Virginia
Love the light.
Lose the waste.
Better lighting starts with the room. Lower energy use starts with the right equipment and controls.
We install LED lighting, compatible dimmers, smart controls, sensors, and timers across Northern Virginia. Let’s build a lighting plan around how you use your home.
Fairfax · Loudoun · Arlington · Prince William
Virginia electrical and HVAC contractor license 2705181607
Light that suits the roomOutput, color, and placement
Controls that work togetherCompatibility comes first
Electrical installationOne licensed local team
A defined proposalClear scope before work
Efficient should still feel good
Less power.
The light you actually want.
A lower-wattage lamp is useful when it delivers the right light for the task. We consider brightness, glare, beam spread, color, and controls alongside the power rating.
Start with lights that run often or fixtures you already want to improve. A lamp in a rarely used closet and a kitchen light running every evening offer different opportunities.
Four ways to improve the plan
Better lamps.
Smarter operating hours.
Choose equipment and controls for the actual space. A thoughtful combination can reduce wasted electricity without turning the room into a compromise.
The details make the difference
Same socket does not mean
the same suitability.
We check the fixture, enclosure, damp or wet location, dimming requirements, and wiring. A product that fits physically still needs to suit the installation.
Warm, neutral, or cooler?
Choose the mood.
Compare output separately.
Color temperature describes appearance, not how much light you get. Try this illustration, then compare real products and samples for your room.
Explore color appearance
Warm and relaxed.
2700K offers a warm appearance often considered for living areas and bedrooms. Your preference and the room’s finishes should guide the choice.
- Lumens
- Compare light output.
- Watts
- Compare electrical input.
- Color quality
- Consider how finishes and objects look under the actual light.
Make the energy math your own
What could these
lights cost to run?
Compare one group of identical lights using actual input watts and expected hours. Change the example values to match your project.
Illustrative starting values. This is not your home’s measured usage.
Use actual watts, not “60W equivalent.” Use a rate for electricity consumed from your bill. Fixed charges are excluded. The comparison uses 365 days and the same light count for both options.
Annual lighting energy estimate
Current setup$131.40876.00 kWh / year
Proposed setup$19.71131.40 kWh / year
Estimated annual energy-cost reduction$111.69
744.60 fewer kWh / year
Energy cost for these lights only. Excludes installation, purchase, maintenance, standby power, taxes or fees not in your rate, and heating/cooling effects. No bill reduction or payback is guaranteed.
See the calculation and assumptions
Annual kWh = light count × input watts ÷ 1,000 × hours per day × 365. Annual energy cost = annual kWh × electricity rate. Current cost minus proposed cost gives a reduction when positive and an increase when negative.
The two lighting choices still need suitable light output. Lowering wattage or operating hours without meeting the room’s needs is not an equivalent lighting upgrade. Dimmer savings and standby loads are not modeled.
What we check before installation
Build the whole
lighting system.
Good results depend on more than the LED label. We plan the product, control, and electrical work together.
The room and the task
Walk through how you use the room, existing light levels, glare, and where light is missing.
The product and control
Check suitable output, color, dimmability, driver compatibility, and the manufacturer’s installation requirements.
The wiring and access
Review switches, circuits, fixture support, ceiling or wall access, and any applicable permits or finish work.
The test and handoff
Test operation and controls, discuss schedules and settings, and keep the product and warranty information.
Financing is available on request. Ask about current eligibility and written terms. Explore our veteran and military discount program.
Your Northern Virginia neighbors
See what PRO customers say.
Feedback about our electrical and HVAC work.
Tell us what you want to improve
Let’s put your home
in a better light.
Request a free lighting consultation. Share the rooms, fixtures, and controls you want to change. Have a product in mind? Include its model or link.
Request lighting help
Open the form in a new tab ↗Choose the appropriate service type, then Electrical → Lighting. You can paste your calculator comparison into the additional-information field. Diagnostic and repair visits may carry charges; confirm them when scheduling.
We will follow up to discuss your request. Submitting the form does not confirm an appointment.
Answers before you upgrade
Lighting questions,
made clearer.
LEDs, dimmers, energy use, and installation details.
How much can I save by changing to LED lighting?
It depends on the actual input watts, number of lights, hours of use, and electricity rate. Replacing an incandescent or halogen lamp with a lower-wattage LED of suitable light output can reduce lighting energy use. Our calculator estimates the energy cost of the lights entered; it does not predict the total household bill.
Should I compare lumens or watts?
Use lumens to compare light output and watts to compare electrical input. A lower-wattage light can deliver similar lumens, but distribution, beam angle, glare, and the room also affect how useful the light feels. Compare products with suitable output for the job.
What is the difference between 2700K, 3000K, 4000K, and 5000K?
These numbers describe color appearance, not brightness. Lower values look warmer and more yellow; higher values look cooler. The best choice depends on the room, finishes, task, and your preference. A screen preview is only an illustration, so compare an actual sample when color is important.
Will an LED bulb work with my old dimmer?
Not always. The lamp or LED driver must support dimming and be compatible with the exact dimmer. Older controls may cause flicker, buzzing, limited dimming range, or lights that do not switch off cleanly. We review the product combination and wiring before recommending a change.
Can I use any LED bulb in an enclosed fixture?
Check the product instructions. The lamp must be suitable for the fixture, including enclosed use where applicable, base, voltage, dimming, and location. LED products still need to manage heat; an unsuitable enclosure can affect performance and life.
Do motion sensors always reduce energy use?
They can reduce unnecessary operating hours when the settings and coverage suit the space. Poor placement or long timeouts can reduce the benefit. We discuss occupancy patterns, manual control, daylight, and where automatic shutoff is appropriate.
Can smart bulbs and wall dimmers work together?
Do not assume they can. Many smart bulbs require continuous power and are not intended for a conventional wall dimmer. Follow the product instructions and choose a control approach that matches the lamps, wiring, and household routine.
Can you install lighting I already bought?
Yes, subject to a review of suitability and installation requirements. Send the product link or model, room or outdoor location, quantity, and any control details. We check the fixture, support, wiring, access, and compatibility before confirming scope.
Does switching to LEDs require rewiring the whole home?
Not automatically. A compatible screw-in bulb replacement may need no wiring changes, while new fixtures, controls, or locations may require electrical work. Fluorescent-tube conversions also require the correct product and ballast or wiring approach. We assess the actual installation.
Can you help with flickering or buzzing lights?
Yes. The cause may involve the bulb, driver, dimmer, fixture, wiring, or circuit. Tell us when it happens and what changed recently. Stop using equipment with a burning smell, damage, or repeated trips and arrange service; for smoke, fire, or active arcing, move away and call 911.
How long do LED lights last?
Product life varies with the lamp or fixture, driver, heat, enclosure, operating hours, and installation. Use the manufacturer’s rated life and warranty for the selected model. A rated life is not a promise that every lamp or driver will last that long.
What does your lighting estimate include?
We discuss the fixtures or lamps, controls, wiring, support, access, applicable permits, finish work, and any exclusions. Request a free consultation about the project; diagnostic or repair visits may carry separate charges, which should be confirmed when scheduling.
Where do you install energy-efficient lighting?
PRO Electric plus HVAC serves Fairfax, Loudoun, Arlington, and Prince William counties in Northern Virginia. Call 703-225-8222 or use the estimate request to discuss your lighting project and address.
A local team for the rest of the project
Good lighting
connects to more.
Serving Fairfax, Loudoun, Arlington, and Prince William counties. Explore related work or bring us the complete project.
A brighter idea.
A practical plan.
Bring us your lighting goals. We will help you work through the details.