What’s included in an LED retrofit? Explore all that your update entails.
Switching to LED lighting is one of the smartest investments a business can make for long-term energy savings, improved lighting quality, and reduced maintenance costs. If you’re considering an upgrade but aren’t sure what the process involves, an LED retrofit could be the perfect solution. But what exactly does an LED retrofit include?
At CMI Lighting, we help businesses of all sizes transition to energy-efficient LED systems through seamless retrofit services. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect when you schedule an LED retrofit for your commercial property.
Evaluation of Your Current Lighting System
The first step in any LED retrofit is a thorough assessment of your current lighting setup. Our team inspects the types of fixtures and bulbs in use, the layout of your space, and your energy usage patterns. This evaluation helps determine what kind of LED products will work best to replace your existing lighting while meeting brightness, color, and coverage requirements.
We’ll also identify any outdated or unsafe components and recommend improvements to ensure your lighting system is up to modern standards.
Customized LED Retrofit Plan
Once we understand your facility’s needs, we develop a customized retrofit plan. This includes:
- Selecting the Right LED Fixtures: Not all LEDs are the same. We choose fixtures and bulbs that provide the correct color temperature, brightness, and beam angle for your environment—whether it’s an office space, warehouse, parking lot, or retail area.
- Determining Fixture Compatibility: In many cases, we can retrofit your existing fixtures by simply swapping out the internal components for LED technology. In other situations, we may recommend replacing the entire fixture for maximum efficiency and longevity.
- Energy Savings Estimate: We’ll show you how much you can expect to save on your energy bill by upgrading to LEDs, often as much as 50% or more over time.
Installation of LED Components
Our skilled technicians perform the installation with minimal disruption to your daily operations. Depending on the size of your facility, installation can range from a one-day project to a phased approach completed over several days.
We retrofit all major types of lighting, including:
- Office ceiling panels and recessed lights
- Parking lot pole lights
- Wall packs and exterior building lights
- Canopy and warehouse fixtures
- Sign lighting and more
We also replace or update ballasts, drivers, and control systems as needed to ensure your LEDs operate at peak performance.
Optional Smart Controls
For even greater energy savings and convenience, we can include smart lighting controls with your retrofit. These can include:
- Occupancy sensors
- Daylight harvesting sensors
- Programmable dimmers
- Timed lighting schedules
These controls help reduce energy use in areas where lighting isn’t always needed and allow for even more efficient operation of your new LED system.
Final Testing and Ongoing Support
After installation, we test your new LED lighting system to ensure everything functions properly and meets your expectations. We also offer maintenance services to keep your system in top shape for years to come.
Make the Switch with CMI Lighting
An LED retrofit is more than just changing a few light bulbs, but is an opportunity to modernize your facility, cut energy costs, and improve safety and visibility. At CMI Lighting, we bring decades of experience to every project and provide LED products that outperform the competition.
Ready to upgrade? Contact CMI Lighting today to schedule a consultation and discover how an LED retrofit can benefit your business.
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