Self-storage owners know that one of their top priorities is spending as little money as possible on operational costs to keep prices low for their customers. One way to save money is by installing LED lighting. Not only are there thousands of dollars to be saved in energy costs, there is even more money to be saved in maintenance costs. Most LED lamps offer a lifespan of more than 50,000 hours, equaling years of maintenance-free operation. LEDs are also built to withstand extreme weather conditions and temperatures, and are sealed tightly so they do not have to be cleaned.

Many self-storage facilities on the East Coast have made the switch to LEDs. In Connecticut, Stafford Storage, a facility open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, retrofitted its 50,000 square-foot facility with 15-watt LED linear tubes, saving 60% on its lighting costs. The new lighting is expected to last nearly 80,000 hours, more than nine years, without maintenance.

In Mount Kisco, New York, Safe Haven Self Storage replaced its incandescent, fluorescent and halogen lamps with longer-lasting LEDs. Kristian Pariseau, Safe Haven director of operations, commented on saving a substantial amount of money not only on electricity, but also not having to replace lamps as often as they did with the old lighting.

If you are looking to not only improve the look of your self-storage facility, but also save considerable money in electricity and maintenance LED’s should be on the top of your list. Contact us to learn more.