Product & Technical
How long do commercial LED lights last?
Yakeen Lighting provides commercial LED fixtures rated L70 at 50,000+ hours — equivalent to 5+ years of continuous 24/7 operation or 10+ years at 12 hours/day.
Commercial LED lifespan is measured using the L70 standard — the point at which light output drops to 70% of original. Key factors affecting lifespan:
- L70 = 50,000 hours means the fixture still produces 70% of original brightness after 50,000 hours
- Thermal management is the #1 factor: poor heat dissipation cuts lifespan by 50%+
- Driver quality determines actual lifespan — branded drivers last 3-5x longer than generic
- Operating temperature: every 10°C increase above rated temperature halves LED lifespan
- Proper installation with adequate ventilation extends actual lifespan beyond rated hours
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