[EinNYC]

My problem with LEDs is that they are rated to replace VERY low-light incandescent bulbs. I read their labels: 15w, 20w, etc. I haven’t yet seen 40w or higher in stores. I would gladly replace my CFLs (when they finally burn out) with LEDs IF the light output would be the same AND the light quality (warmth, color) would be the same. Every time I see a display in a store with an LED bulb, a CFL bulb, an incandescent bulb and a halogen bulb, it’s not plugged in! That’s frustrating, because I really would like to see the difference in light quantity and quality.

[snowtigger]

I am currently holding in my hand a 60 watt equivalent LED which I bought at my local Home depot. They had them in several color temperatures. I already have them in bedroom light fixtures. The only problem I see is that they are not to be used in sealed fixtures. The little self-contained ballasts evidently put out too much heat.

Speaking of heat. In cold country, the heat given off by incandescent bulbs has to contribute to the heating of homes, along with body heat, heat from cooking,water heaters, etc. As you watch your electric bills fall, you get to watch your heat bills climb......

[ConstantSkeptic]

I don’t know where you’re shopping, but 40-watt and 60-watt LED equivalents are very common. To get an idea, go to Amazon and do a search.

We replaced the 60-watt incandescent light bulbs in our bathroom months ago with LED bulbs and I couldn’t be more pleased. They come on instantly and have a nice color. I’m never going back to incandescent bulbs when I can get cool, bright, instant-on, low-energy using LED bulbs!