Switching from a traditional incandescent or CFL bulb to an LED bulb will be a great upgrade to your ceiling fan lighting as well as your wallet. LED bulbs are rated to last years and can be a great long term cost saver as you have to change the light bulbs less frequently. Since they use significantly less wattage, using an LED bulb in your ceiling fan will also lower energy costs. Below are the best LED bulbs for ceiling fan lights by base size.
Determine Your Ceiling Fan Light Bulb Size
Ceiling fan manufacturers can use a variety of light bulbs sizes in their ceiling fan light kits. As a result not all fans use the same size light bulbs. This can cause a bit of confusion when it comes time to replace or upgrade the bulbs.
The most common ceiling fan bulbs found are Candelabra and Intermediate. Newer ceiling fans may require Mini Candelabra while older ceiling fans may have a standard medium light bulb fitting.
The easiest way to determine size which LED bulbs you need is by measuring the base of the bulb that is already installed in your ceiling fan. Once you measure the light bulbs that are currently installed in your ceiling fan you can use the chart above to determine your LED bulb size.
Candelabra LED Bulbs for Ceiling Fan Lights
Candelabra base sized bulbs are one of the most common LED lights used in ceiling fans. Here we recommend two different shapes of candelabra lights so you can find the right fit for your ceiling fan light kit enclosure and style.
Hansang Candelabra LED Bulbs
These Sunlite LED bulbs are ideal for ceiling fans with multiple light fixtures that require candelabra bulbs.
Although suited for a 60 watt incandescent replacement these Sunlite bulbs are only 6 watts! This means great energy savings throughout the lifetime of the bulb. These Sunlite LED bulbs come in both daylite and warm white.
Philips Dimmable Candelabra LED Bulbs
Those who need a slim or more stylized candelabra base LED bulb will do well with these decorative Philips ceiling fan LED bulbs. At only 3.3 watts, these bulbs are a 40W equivalent to their incandescent counterparts. These bulbs are rated at a 15,000 hour lifetime which make them a long lasting and affordable alternative to traditional incandescent lights.
Mini Candelabra LED Bulbs for Ceiling Fan Lights
Many newer ceiling fans use mini candelabra bulbs in their light kits. When looking for led lights for ceiling fans you’ll find that most mini candelabra bulbs are incandescent. Because a ceiling fan rattles when in use this can cause a shorter bulb life-span. Switching to LED mini candelabra bulbs means a longer life-span plus lower energy costs for the same light output.
Westinghouse E11 LED Bulbs
When it comes to LED lights for your ceiling fan, finding good quality mini candelabra lights may be harder than shopping for traditional light bulbs. Luckily, Westinghouse offers some of the best options to get your ceiling fan up to today’s energy efficient standards. These bulbs are dimmable and damp rated so they can be used in both indoor and outdoor ceiling fans. At only 5 watts these are a good replacements for 50W or 40W ceiling fan bulbs.
Intermediate LED bulbs for ceiling fans
Intermediate base light bulbs are a common size in many ceiling fan models. Unlike your household light bulbs, intermediate base lights have a slightly smaller base. Switching to an LED bulb means a great energy cost savings while maintaining your preferred wattage.
Feit Intermediate Base LED bulbs
If you are looking for the best LED bulbs for ceiling fans then these Feit bulbs may be just your ticket. Feit’s high quality LED bulbs allow for full range dimming, instant-on brightness and a 13 year lifetime rating.
The LED filament design gives you the best of both worlds by providing long lasting LED technology with a classic filament look that goes with any decor. At only 8 watts these bulbs make a great 75-watt replacement. Available in soft white and daylight.
EmeryAllen Intermediate Base LED Bulbs
These EmeryAllen bulbs are perfect for ceiling fans with enclosed light kits and limited room. At only 5 watts these bulbs are well under the recommended ceiling fan bulb wattage while outputting a 50 watt incandescent equivalent.
With a 25,000 hour lifespan and incredible heat dissipation these bulbs are a great way to reduce electricity costs and ensure you have to replace you ceiling fan bulbs less often over time.
Medium base LED lights for ceiling fans
Some ceiling fans use regular sized bulbs (Medium base) in their light kits. Unlike a household lamp or ceiling light, many ceiling fan manufacturers cap the usable wattage at 60W or 40W. This means that traditional bulbs with more wattage will not output light to it’s full capacity or may not work at all. An easy work around to this is switching to LED lights that use much less wattage without compromising on light output.
BULBRITE Dimmable LED LIGHT BULBS
Bulbrite offers high quality medium base LED light bulbs in 9 watts for a more energy efficient upgrade. These bulbs are dimmable and compatible with a variety of dimmer types including those found in ceiling fans.
At only 9 watts (800 lumens) these Bulbrite bulbs are a great 40 watt equivalent replacement for ceiling fans. Rated to last 25,000 hours, each bulb is Energy Star rated for efficient cost savings over time.
Cree Dimmable LED Light Bulbs
Cree makes a multi-functional LED light bulb that is great for medium base sized ceiling fan light fixtures. We recommend these bulbs to anyone who need a bright high quality bulb that is rated to last years (they have a 22 year lifespan!) These are 60 watt replacement bulbs at only 10 watts.
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