LED conversion advice in Exeter
Professional led conversion advice services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
20-30 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
LED conversion advice for your home - which bulbs for which rooms, what works with your fittings and dimmers, how much you'll save. Plus fitting if you want it.
LED Bulbs Are Great But Also Confusing
You know LEDs save money and last forever. But standing in the shop looking at hundreds of options and trying to work out lumens and colour temperatures and what actually fits your lights?
💡 Pro tip: Don't just grab "any LED bulb" - cheap ones flicker, some don't dim properly, wrong colour makes your room feel cold. Get the right ones first time.
Why Professional Advice Helps
LED technology is simple once you know it. Before you know it, it's baffling.
| What You Need To Know | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Right fitting type (bayonet, screw, GU10, etc) | Wrong bulb won't fit |
| Brightness (lumens not watts) | Too dim or glaring bright |
| Colour temperature (warm/cool/daylight) | Wrong colour feels wrong |
| Dimmable or not | Non-dimmable bulbs buzz on dimmer switches |
| Compatibility with your fittings | Some LEDs overheat in enclosed fittings |
What You Get
🔧 The Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Survey | Look at all your light fittings |
| Check compatibility | Dimmers, enclosed fittings, special requirements |
| Recommend | Exactly which bulbs for each fitting |
| Explain savings | How much you'll save per year |
| Fit if wanted | Install the bulbs and test they work |
📦 You're Left With
- Written list of exactly which bulbs to buy
- Energy savings calculation for your house
- Fitted bulbs if you want that service
- Confidence it'll all work properly
Pricing Guide
| Scenario | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Advice only (survey + recommendations) | 20-30 mins | £60 |
| Advice + fitting standard bulbs | 30-45 mins | £60-£85 |
| Full house survey + fitting | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-£85 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Bulbs themselves are extra if I'm supplying them.
Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ Reduce bills - energy costs are ridiculous
✅ Confused by options - too many choices, no idea which to pick
✅ Old dimmers - don't know if they'll work with LEDs
✅ Do it properly - want it right first time, not trial and error
Why Choose Us for LED conversion advice in Exeter?
Right LED bulbs for your fittings
Dimmer compatibility checked
Energy savings explained
Bulbs fitted and tested if needed
What to Expect
Step 1: Survey Your Lighting
I'll go round your house noting all the fittings - ceiling lights, lamps, spotlights, special fittings. Work out what's needed where.
Step 2: Check Compatibility
Test your dimmer switches, check for enclosed fittings that need specific LED types, spot any unusual fittings that need special bulbs.
Step 3: Recommend & Explain
Give you a written list of exactly which bulbs you need, where they go, and roughly how much you'll save annually. Plus which dimmers might need upgrading.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to convert to LED yourself? Here's what to know:
🔧 Understanding the numbers
- Lumens: actual brightness (replace 60W old bulb with 800 lumen LED)
- Watts: power used (LED equivalent is 8-10W)
- Colour temp: 2700K = warm (cosy), 4000K = cool (bright), 5500K = daylight (very white)
- CRI: colour rendering 80+ looks natural, avoid cheap 60-70 CRI bulbs
📐 Fitting types
- B22: bayonet cap (push and twist) - most common in UK
- E27: screw cap (large thread)
- E14: small screw cap (candle bulbs)
- GU10: spotlight twist-lock
- MR16: 12V spotlight (needs transformer check)
⚠️ Common LED mistakes
- Buying wrong colour temperature (room feels cold/sterile)
- Non-dimmable bulbs on dimmer switches (buzzing)
- Cheap bulbs that flicker or have poor colour
- Wrong wattage equivalent (too dim or too bright)
- Not checking if enclosed fitting compatible
💡 Pro trick: Buy ONE bulb of your chosen type first. Test it in the actual room for a few days. If you like it, buy the rest. Much cheaper than discovering you hate the colour after buying 20 bulbs.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Dimmers need replacing? Most old dimmer switches won't work properly with LEDs. I can swap them for LED-compatible dimmers while I'm there - makes a big difference.
Whole house conversion? I'll work out exactly what you need for every fitting, then you can buy them all in one order. Often cheaper to buy in bulk online than individually from shops.
Enclosed fittings? Bathroom ceiling lights, fully enclosed lanterns, some downlights - not all LEDs work in these because they can't cool down. I'll specify which ones need special "enclosed fitting compatible" bulbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why would I need advice on LED bulbs?
Because it's confusing! There's warm white, cool white, daylight, lumens vs watts, dimmable vs non-dimmable, fitting types, compatibility with older fittings. I'll work out exactly what you need and make sure it all works together.
Will LED bulbs work in my older light fittings?
Usually yes, but not always. Some older dimmer switches need replacing to work with LEDs. Enclosed fittings can overheat some LED bulbs. I'll check your actual fittings and recommend bulbs that'll work properly, not just say 'any LED will do'.
How much money will I actually save switching to LED?
Depends how much you're lighting is on, but rough rule: a 60W old bulb costs about £20/year to run, an equivalent 8W LED costs about £3/year. Times that by how many bulbs you've got. Payback is usually under a year, then it's pure saving.
Can you fit the LED bulbs for me?
Yes - especially helpful for high ceiling lights or if you've got loads to change. I'll bring the right bulbs (or advise what to buy), fit them all, check they work with your switches and dimmers, job done.
What's the difference between warm white and cool white?
Warm white (2700-3000K) is yellowish like old bulbs - cosy for living rooms. Cool white (4000-5000K) is whiter - good for kitchens and bathrooms. Daylight (5500K+) is very white - more like actual daylight. I'll recommend what suits each room.
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