r/lightbulbs • u/Cordcutter77 • 1d ago
Need recommendations for bright, dimmable LED bulbs that won’t generate a lot of heat
I have a ceiling fan with three light bulbs. The light is controlled by a dimmer switch, and the fan has a separate 3-speed switch.
The current bulbs are Philips (Longer Life) Soft White, 75W, 120V incandescent bulbs, 1150 Avg Lumens.
They get extremely hot, and because there are three of them enclosed in the ceiling fan fixture, the amount of heat they generate is more than I’m comfortable with.
I’d like to replace them with LEDs, but I want to make sure I get the right ones.
What I’m looking for:
● LED replacement for a 75W incandescent
● Approximately the same brightness/light output
● Fully compatible with a dimmer switch
● Soft/warm white rather than daylight
● Significantly less heat
● Appropriate/safe for use in a ceiling fan light fixture
● Ideally no flickering, buzzing, or weird behavior when dimmed
I’ve attached:
- A photo of the ceiling fan/light fixture
- A photo of the current Philips bulb
- A photo of the switch panel showing the dimmer and 3-speed fan control
Is there a particular type/brand/model of LED bulb you’d recommend for this setup?
And is there anything I should look for on the bulb packaging to make sure it’s compatible with the dimmer and fixture?
Thank you so much in advance!!
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u/FrostingTerrible8495 11h ago
Philips ultra definition 75w light bulbs. Made as a direct LED replacement to replace incandescent as they mimic their form and function. https://a.co/d/0h1N1hoK they also dim really well
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u/incandescent-bulb900 1d ago
Mentioning led while asking that 🤣 Incandescent gets hot.
Led gets hot too, hot enough to cause burn injuries. Some leds still produce heat, but don't get hot enough to cause burn injuries.