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LED bulbs are great - they last longer, consume less energy and also emit much less heat. But can you use them to replace the light bulb in your refrigerator?
Cooler cases and freezers require lighting that can withstand extreme temperatures. Caselight LED lights are the best choice for new and retrofit cooler or freezer cases because of their low maintenance costs, higher efficiency, and superior color rendering.
Energy Savings
LED technology has been rapidly pushing aside traditional fluorescent lamps in many grocery store lighting applications. This is because LEDs are able to handle frigid temperatures better and do not lose lumen output like fluorescent bulbs do.
For the aforementioned freezer case study, shoppers were asked to rate cases that were illuminated with white LEDs as well as fluorescent-lighted cases. Results showed that most shoppers preferred the LED freezer case even though it had a lower average illuminance level than the fluorescent-lighted case. The even illuminance uniformity and higher correlated color temperature (CCT) of the LED system likely contributed to this outcome.
To further investigate the energy savings offered by these new LED freezer lights, the SMUD team used power monitoring equipment to measure energy usage before and after installing the new lighting solution. The results confirmed that the new LEDs significantly reduced energy consumption and also that motion sensors could help maximize the savings.
Longer Lifespan
LED lighting hasn’t quite pushed aside fluorescents as the standard for every day lighting, but it has made a huge impact in refrigerated displays. The superior LED technology consumes less energy, produces less heat, and generally lasts longer than traditional light bulbs.
Refrigerator LED lights are specifically designed to withstand cold temperatures without losing brightness or efficiency. They also don’t require as much energy to start up compared to traditional bulbs.
The brilliant and uniform light of refrigerator LEDs enhances the appearance of your food. Produce glows, meat looks fresher, and customers generally appreciate the attractive display. In addition to reducing refrigeration and HVAC strain, this lowers maintenance costs by cutting down on the number of bulbs you need to replace. In fact, a store that switches over to refrigerator LEDs will typically recoup their investment within two years. This is due to smaller electricity bills, reduced maintenance costs, and possible energy-efficient lighting rebates.
Lower Maintenance Costs
Because LEDs don’t generate a lot of heat, they are less likely to break in cold temperatures or have their light output fade over time. This means fewer replacements and reduced maintenance costs for your store.
Moreover, they turn on instantly and don’t have the same risk of mercury-leaking bulbs as older freezer lighting systems do. Additionally, they emit significantly less heat than traditional bulbs, which helps save on refrigeration cooling costs.
With smaller energy needs, lowered maintenance costs, a reduction in HVAC and refrigerator strain, and potential energy-efficient lighting rebates, many stores that switch to LED refrigerated display lights can recoup their investment within just two years. From there, it’s pure savings every year. Plus, customers are more satisfied with well-lit food displays and sales increase as a result. That’s a win for everyone.
Better Appearance
The brighter, uniform light that LED Freezer Lights produce makes the food within your freezer look more appealing. Fresh produce pops, packaging looks vibrant, and meat and prepared foods look crisp and appetising in their cooler case displays.
These lights also emit less heat, keeping the contents of your refrigerators cooler and reducing strain on internal cooling mechanisms. This results in lower energy needs and reduced HVAC costs, further lowering the total cost of ownership for your refrigeration LED lights.
Additionally, LEDs are not as prone to breaking and causing downtime compared to other types of lighting. If a bulb goes out, there is no noticeable difference in the brightness of your refrigeration display cases, allowing you to schedule maintenance at a time that suits your business. This reduces downtime, and improves customer satisfaction by minimizing their frustration with an unattractive or inoperable store display.
