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LED Lighting Upgrades

Still Using Old Downlights? They Could Be Costing You More Than You Think.

Most Wellington homes built from the late 1990s through the 2000s were fitted with halogen or incandescent downlights that were standard at the time. The problem is those fittings use up to seven times more power than modern LED alternatives.

If your home has 30 or 40 downlights running every evening, that inefficiency adds up quickly on your power bill.

On To It Electrical replaces your old fittings with modern LED downlights. Fully installed. No mess. No DIY. One visit, done properly.

A typical home with 40 downlights running three hours a day can save over $80 per month on lighting power, and the upgrade often pays for itself within a few years.

Beyond the savings, LED lighting simply looks better. Cleaner light, consistent brightness, and a more modern feel throughout the home.

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Why Upgrade to LED?

Cut Your Lighting Power Use by Up to 85%

LEDs use far less power than old downlights, helping reduce your power bill every month without changing the way you live.

Warmer, Safer Homes

Older downlights require gaps in your insulation, letting heat escape into the ceiling. Modern LEDs can be safely covered, helping keep your home warmer and your heating costs down.

Lighting That Lasts Up to 25x Longer

LED downlights can last up to 50,000 hours, meaning far fewer replacements and no more climbing up to change blown bulbs.

On To It Electrical

Having completed hundreds of electrical projects across Wellington, On To It Electrical has built a reputation for high-quality, reliable service.

We stand by our workmanship and are committed to delivering electrical solutions that last. Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and we make sure every client is completely happy with the final result. Whether it’s a simple repair, a full home renovation, or a commercial installation, we approach each project with the same care and attention to detail.

Let On To It Electrical transform your space with expert electrical services, from switchboard upgrades and LED lighting installations to full renovations, maintenance, and new builds. Contact us today to discuss your next project!

What's involved?

We will visit your home, assess your existing fittings, and provide a straightforward quote. Most LED downlight upgrades are completed in a single visit. We supply and install quality LED fittings, dispose of the old ones, and leave your home clean and tidy.

There’s no disruption to your day to day. No holes in the ceiling. No mess. Just better lighting from the moment we’re done.

Our LED fittings can be designed to fit existing ceiling cut outs, so upgrades are quick and tidy.

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We're often asked

How long does a typical LED upgrade take?

Most homes can be completed within the same day. For an average house with 30–40 downlights, the work is usually finished in a single visit.

No. The existing fittings are removed and the new LED downlights are installed using the same openings. There’s no patching required.

Not necessarily. Many homeowners choose to replace all of them at once for consistency and maximum power savings, but we can also upgrade selected rooms if you prefer.

Older incandescent downlights often use around 75 watts per fitting. Modern LED downlights typically use around 10 watts. If your home has 30–40 lights running each evening, that difference can add up to around $70–100 in monthly lighting power savings.

LED lighting tends to give a cleaner, more consistent light than older fittings. We can also help choose the right colour temperature and brightness for your space so it feels comfortable throughout the home.

Do LED lights last longer than halogen or incandescent?

Yes. Older bulbs often last around 2,000 hours, while modern LED fittings can last 50,000 hours or more, meaning far fewer replacements. 

Yes. Older halogen and incandescent downlights produced a lot of heat. Previous regulations often required around 200 mm of clearance around the fitting, meaning insulation had to be kept well away to reduce fire risk. These gaps allowed heat from your home to escape into the ceiling space. Modern LED downlights run much cooler and can often be safely covered with insulation, helping keep warmth inside your home.

This can also help reduce heating costs, while keeping your home and family warmer.

Yes. The old halogen or incandescent fittings are removed and taken away as part of the installation.

Yes. On To It Electrical is based in Wellington’s Northern Suburbs but works across the wider Wellington region, including the Hutt Valley, Porirua and Kapiti Coast.

Simply enquire online or give us a call and we can arrange a time to take a look at your existing lighting and provide a clear quote.

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