Questions and Answers for TCP 50W Equivalent Daylight (5000K) Reflector PAR20 Dimmable LED Flood Light Bulb

A:  Well, I'm answering my own question. Since there was no guidance here, I decided to try it, but I purchased the comparable product that my local HD carries in stock rather than ordering these TCP lights. The in-stock brand were a little more expensive, but I figured they would be easier to return if they didn't work as expected. The Kenmore Elite range hood was in our home when we bought the house a year ago. The lights have been a constant source of trouble. The incandescent bulbs installed by prior homeowner were too hot, burned out quickly, and were hard to replace. It was necessary to disassemble part of the hood to get the bulbs out of the sockets. The sockets were partially melted, I think because there were 60W bulbs instead of the recommended 40W. I had unfortunately replicated this error. Also, the steel retaining spring clips were worn, so the sockets didn't stay mounted correctly in the hood. After realizing the problem, I bought a new socket and wiring harness assembly from the manufacturer, which was easy to install. The LED PAR20 lights look and work great. Much brighter light and no excess heat. I chose the 5000K lights for a whiter light, which is perfect for a task light, although we prefer the 3000K (or lower) for most room lighting. The three light levels on the range hood work great with the dimmable LEDs. There is a very faint hum on the reduced settings, but it is not audible over normal kitchen activity - you have to stand quietly to hear it. Overall, the socket repair and upgrade to LED cost about $90 and worth every penny.

A:  Hey chpbz, The beam spread of most PAR rated flood bulbs is typically around 47 degrees in aperture. Joseph