Converting your Fluorescent Signage to LEDS

Are you still on the fence about converting your neon or fluorescent signs to LED lighting? In this blog post, we illuminate the benefits of LEDs, including energy savings and increased lifespan.

Let’s shine a light on the benefits of LEDs versus traditional components in your signage.

 Your Bottom Line

As a business owner, everything comes down to dollars and cents. Fluorescents once dominated sign illumination. So, how do fluorescents compare to LED? Making the switch can result in significant savings. In fact, most businesses can expect to see a return on investment within one to two years; long-term savings are even more substantial.

Breaking It Down:

• Fluorescent lamps are less efficient than LED lighting. In fact, LEDs consume up to 90% less energy than traditional fluorescents. That represents more dollars in your pocket.
• The average life span of fluorescent components is 7,000 to 15,000 hours. That means you may need to replace your fluorescent lamps as much as once a year. LED lighting lasts 50,000 to 100,00 hours, translating to years of worry-free lighting.
• LED lighting is more durable and requires less frequent maintenance than fluorescent lamps or neon tubes. Fewer service calls mean you’re spending less to keep your sign working optimally.
• LEDs do not need to acclimate to the weather – even in colder temperatures. LEDs shine brightly in an instant!
• The flexibility of LEDs means more design options.
• LEDs operate at a lower voltage than fluorescents, which makes them a safer choice.
• Gases and chemicals like mercury, neon, and fluorescent lights are considered hazardous and are a greater liability when it comes to breakage and disposal.
• Finally, LED technology is greener and more ecologically friendly than traditional lighting – from energy savings to the actual products, LEDs are better for the environment.

Retrofits: The Process

 As a leader in signage lighting technology, PSCO Sign Group has years of experience retrofitting existing traditionally lit signage to LEDs.

Retrofits are most often completed in cabinet signs and channel letters, though any illuminated signage can be converted to LEDs. Before your LED conversion, our experts will determine the necessary sizes, design configuration, brightness levels, and colors, developing a detailed retrofit plan. Our teams can replace the older components with newer LEDs to have your sign up and shining with the least amount of disruption.

Contact us today to speak to one of our experienced team members to find out how easy it is to convert your traditional signage to LED lighting and start saving money now!