Your storefront sign is one of your business’s most important assets. A good sign should represent your brand and attract potential customers to your facility. Illuminating your cabinet sign will enhance its visibility. These bright signs can be easily seen even after dark or from a distance! If you want to improve your storefront signage, you could consider retrofitting with LEDs. In this post, we’re going to look at the benefits of retrofitting your cabinet signs with LED lighting.
What does it mean to retrofit?
LED retrofitting means that you are replacing old, outdated lighting elements (fluorescent, incandescent, neon, or CFL) for LEDs in your sign’s light fixtures. Essentially, you get to keep your original cabinet sign but swap the lighting for LEDs. LED stands for “light-emitting diode”. LEDs have become very popular because of their high visibility and energy efficiency.
Benefits of Converting Your Cabinet Sign to LED Lighting
Most cabinet signs can be converted to LEDs. There are many reasons why a business should consider retrofitting its original sign to LED lighting.
Energy Efficiency
LED lighting is known for its energy efficiency and is one of the most energy-efficient options to light your cabinet sign. On average, LED bulbs use 75% less energy than their fluorescent counterparts. This can lead to significant cost savings on monthly energy bills.
Longevity
LED lights are extremely durable, some lasting up to 100,000 hours! This means your LED lighting could last over a decade. Fluorescent bulbs typically last between 7,000 and 20,000 hours, and their lifespan can decrease if they are frequently turned on and off. Traditional neon lights might last around 10,000 hours. Incandescent bulbs have the shortest lifespan, averaging around 750 to 2000 hours, depending on the type of bulb.
Environmentally Friendly
Sustainability is a big issue with consumers today and we’ve already discussed a few reasons why LEDs are more environmentally friendly than other types of lighting elements. They last longer, reducing the need for frequent replacement bulbs, and they are very energy efficient, lowering your business’s carbon footprint through energy usage. To add to that, LED lights are free of toxic chemicals like mercury, which is harmful to the environment and can cause adverse health effects when a person is exposed to it. LEDs are 100% recyclable. They do not require special disposal, and they are made from materials that can be repurposed, keeping them from ending up in a landfill.
Initial Cost
By retrofitting your cabinet sign with LED lighting, you only need to switch out the bulbs. If your current sign is in great shape, you don’t need to replace the whole thing! This can save a lot of money compared to purchasing and installing a new sign.
Low Maintenance
LED bulbs require little maintenance. Regularly dusting the fixtures and inspecting the bulbs can help ensure their longevity.
Aesthetics
LED lights provide bright, directional light, so you can use a lower wattage to achieve the same brightness as a larger traditional bulb. LEDs are highly visible, even at night, on cloudy days, or from a distance, so your business will easily stand out. LED lights are available in a wide variety of color options to suit your brand.
Safety
LED lights have many unique safety features. They use lower voltage and are cooler to the touch than some other light bulbs, reducing the risk of burns and fires. Most LED lighting is made from epoxy lenses or plastic, not glass, and is shatter-resistant. LED lights do not contain mercury or other hazardous substances.
LEDs have many advantages over other traditional lighting elements. At National Neon, we can retrofit your cabinet sign with LEDs so it can shine brighter than ever before! Contact us today to discuss your options!
