Do Led Lights Last Longer When Dimmed

Since dimming, either by reducing current or by pulse width modulation, results in lower overall junction temperatures, it will have no negative impact on LED life; it might even extend life.

Do LEDs use less power when dimmed?

1 Answer. Yes, dimmers reduce energy consumption of dimmable LEDs. Unlike incandescent bulbs, the electricity used is fairly linear with the light output; at 50% brightness it should use roughly 50% of the power. Generally speaking, dimming will allow the bulbs to run cooler and extend their life spans.

How long do dimmable LEDs last?

At this point, 70% of people will notice it is dimmer. A bulb certified by Energy Star, a program run by the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy to promote energy efficiency, might have a rated life of 20,000 hours, or around 18 years based on three hours of use each day.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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