My house was built in 1994 and it has 14 -non I/C recessed lights in the kitchen, hall and living room. The oil boiler seemed to struggle to keep the house warm when it was below zero. I am replacing the old lights with I/C LED lights. The old lights have no insulation around them and you can see through the fixture from the attic to the main floor. After the LEDs are in I'm going to insulate around and on top of the fixtures. Old fixture New fixture
I realy like the newer LEDs, esp. The ones with the warm light color. My outside is ligted up light a store, but the total watts is under 60. I like that they can be on dimmers. Warning, try one before you buy many as they are NOT all equal. I'm having real good luck with those from HD. I was really surprised by the change in the light bill once I changed most all the lights over.
You keep comin up with this kinda stuff and you'll get kicked outa the halfwits club... Great idea... the lights...
My bill halved going to florescent a couple of years ago, almost halved again going to LED's. Have been looking at doing something with the Recessed fixtures but was waiting until I had all LED lights for the decreased heat.
I bought 2 from HD and we liked them. I now have 6 in the kitchen. I'm gonna replace the rest in the next month.
IC airtight cans and trim rings are the first good move. Second is LED whether with an Edison base or integral with the trim ring. The only incandescent bulbs we have left are oven and fridge.
Are those LED lights water proof? I have been looking to put a light over the shower in the bathroom. Fan/light is sorta near the shower, but not enough to get good light.
I have hem outside, but the have glass around them so they have some protection. These have lasted where the CFLs consistantly failed from moisture.
Our previous home had many chimbleys. The new cans in this home are enclosed above the ceiling, hope it helps.
