LED lighting that actually looks good and lasts

Downlight conversions, pendant lighting, track and feature lighting — designed properly so your home or business looks right, not just bright.

Outdoor LED feature wall lighting installed by Elecool Electrical in Melbourne

An LED conversion is one of the highest-ROI electrical jobs you can do — cutting lighting energy use by 60–80% and replacing globes that last 30,000 hours instead of 1,000. But done badly, LED lighting looks cold, flickers on dimmers, and creates dark patches in rooms that were perfectly lit before. We design lighting plans that pay attention to colour temperature, beam angle, and dimmer compatibility — not just wattage.

What we install

Recessed LED downlights with the right beam angle and colour temperature for the room (warm white 2700K for living areas, neutral 4000K for kitchens, daylight 5000–6500K for workshops and bathrooms). Pendant lighting over dining tables and islands. Track lighting for retail display and gallery walls. Feature lighting under cabinetry, in coves and on stairs. Outdoor and garden lighting including step lights, path lights and floodlights. Smart lighting integration with Philips Hue, Lutron Caséta and similar systems.

Why proper LED design matters

Lighting affects how rooms feel as much as paint colour or furniture. A row of cool-white 6000K downlights in a living room will make it feel like a hospital corridor. The same room lit with 2700K LEDs at the right spacing and beam angle feels like a home. We do a proper lighting plan first — placement, count, colour temp and CRI (colour rendering index, important for kitchens and bathrooms) — then quote the install.

How we work

Four steps. No surprises.

01 STEP 1

You call or message us

0418 576 387, glenn@elecool.com.au, or use the form. Most enquiries get a same-day response.

02 STEP 2

We quote — fixed price

On-site assessment for larger jobs, fixed-price quote on the spot or by email within a working day.

03 STEP 3

We do the work

Booked time, tidy work, full safety check. Certificate of Electrical Safety issued where required.

04 STEP 4

You pay once you're happy

Single invoice, no hidden extras. We don't leave until the job is signed off.

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Frequently asked questions

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How much does an LED downlight conversion cost?
Direct replacement of existing halogen downlights with quality LED equivalents typically runs $35–$60 per fitting installed. A full-house conversion (15–25 lights) usually lands between $700 and $1,500. New downlights with new wiring (fresh installation) cost more — around $90–$130 per fitting.
How long do LED lights actually last?
Quality LED fittings (Brightgreen, HPM, Philips, Robus) are rated 30,000–50,000 hours. At 4 hours per day, that's 20+ years. Cheap LED downlights from hardware stores often fail in 2–3 years — the difference is in the driver, the heatsinking, and the chip quality. We only fit reputable brands.
Will my existing dimmers work with LED lights?
Sometimes. Old leading-edge dimmers (typically for incandescent and halogen) usually don't work properly with LEDs — they flicker, buzz, or fail to dim below 30%. We swap to LED-compatible trailing-edge dimmers as part of the conversion, usually $80–$120 per dimmer.
What colour temperature should I choose?
For living areas, bedrooms and dining — 2700K to 3000K (warm white). For kitchens, bathrooms and offices — 3500K to 4000K (neutral). For garages, workshops and laundry — 4000K to 5000K (cool). Mixing colour temps within the same room looks wrong; we plan one temperature per space.
Can you do feature and cove lighting?
Yes — LED strip in concealed coves, under-cabinet kitchen lighting, stair-tread lights, and bookshelf accent lighting are popular renovation additions. We supply IP-rated strip for damp areas and use proper aluminium channel with diffusers for clean, dot-free light.
Do you do commercial track lighting?
Yes — track lighting is one of our most-installed retail electrical jobs. Three-circuit DALI track, single-circuit feature track, and museum-grade adjustable fittings. We design layouts that show off product without creating glare for customers.
Are LED downlights safer than halogens?
Significantly. Halogen downlights run at 350°C and were a major cause of ceiling-cavity fires in the early 2000s — many old halogen installations have insulation pulled back from the fittings. LEDs run cool (50–70°C) and most are IC-4 rated, meaning they can be covered with insulation safely.
Can I get rebates for upgrading to LED?
Yes — the Victorian Energy Upgrades program offers significant rebates for commercial LED upgrades (often 30–60% of the project cost). Residential rebates for individual fittings have largely been phased out, but we can advise on what's currently available.

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