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The LED elements last a lifetime, but the driver transistors burn out as frequently as traditional bulbs
My entire house is LEDs. I was a pretty early adopter and I still have the OG Phillips bulbs floating around my house.
In 10 years I’ve only had one bulb crap out. With incandescent bulbs there were always several a year that needed to be swapped. Back in the day I used to have a box of extra bulbs in my closet. I no longer keep that box because it’s just taking up space for something that is almost never touched.
Most articles confirm my experience and show that LEDs have muuuuch longer lifespans.