Light Bulbs Unlimited & Lighting Solutions

What a remarkable experience I had yesterday as a first time customer to Lighting Solutions. We drove down from Poway desperately searching for an adapter for a ceiling fan/​light fixture. After driving around unable to locate the store, and it was getting close to their closing time, I called to find out what other businesses they were near. Not only did the lady I spoke with guide me to the store, SHE STOOD OUTSIDE WATCHING FOR US SO WE’D KNOW WHERE TO TURN! UNHEARD OF SERVICE!
They ordered my part and have made a lifelong customer that HIGHLY recommends this business!

I was having a hard time finding a bulb for my reverse osmosis water system. I called, spoke to John, who was very, very helpful and courteous. I got to the store, carrying my old bulb which had no part numbers, but John and another gentleman at the store, found a bulb that although wasn’t exactly the same, will serve as a working replacement. Rather than looking at the old bulb and saying without part numbers they couldn’t help me, they really were concerned that I get a replacement bulb and did all they could to help me. Great service.

Great service: fast, efficient and friendly!
We had one bulb of four in our chandelier go out. It is a small halogen bulb and it was difficult to read the information about the bulb that was imprinted on it, other than it might be a Feit. We took it with us to find replacements.
When we entered the store the gentleman behind the counter was quick to greet us and come to assist us. When we showed him our bulb he knew immediately what it was and informed us that he had some in stock.
I asked him what they cost and he quoted an estimate, however when he checked the price it was actually $ 2.00 more than the quote. He instantly offered to split the difference so we ended up getting $ 1.00 off each bulb. It wasn’t necessary, but we now know a good, honest place to go for our lighting needs.
Amazon does sell the bulbs too, at the same full price he has, so we know he did very courteously give us a deal.

These are some of the most knowledgeable folks in the business, the recent upgrades to the store make it one of the best places in san diego to shop and get actual advice for your project. Every time I come here, there are licensed electrician’s asking THEM the best way to install lights for their clients. Shop around if you want to, but their prices are beyond fair for the superior long lasting quality of products.

Terrible warranty support. We bought eight $ 100 LED bulbs, plus housings, etc., that were supposed to last 20 years. We had a problem with one lamp about 4 years in (it flickered) and we were definitely still within the warranty period. Getting LBU to return phone calls and honor the warranty was worse than pulling teeth. We eventually got the bulb replaced, but it took multiple phone calls and multiple trips (4, to be exact… and we live more than 30 miles away). And the replacement lamp doesn’t begin to match the color temperature (much warmer), lumens, or style (the old lamp — and the other 7 lamps in the room — were bright aluminum with eight led chips. The «replacement» lamp is white with a single led chip.
The first time we had a problem, customer service went out the window. We’ll never work with these guys again.

ok these guys are not only friendly they are actually very helpfulllllll!!! The competition light bulb store off of morena (i wont say who) was very rude over the phone. The lady who spoke to me sure acted like she could care less if I was a customer. Screw that! John on the other hand was great! I haven’t gone to the store yet. I just got off the phone with him but I felt the need to leave him a review due to his outstanding customer service. CHEERS JOHN!!! I will leave another review when I get home from the store. :)

I went to the store because I needed some expertise, and wanted service beyond what I could get online. I’m not a lightbulb connoisseur, and didn’t know how to interpret between all the different numbers. All I knew is I wanted to video in my office, and it’s too dark right now, and I needed advice. The sales person kept asking me to specify what I wanted, instead of being able to advise me on what to try. It really didn’t help! (But, BTW, the lightbulb they sold me was $ 20, instead of $ 24 on Amazon, which is good.)

Awesome customer service! First time I’ve heard of the place, but I would come back even though I live in Escondido just for Julian. Great guy!

Just installed five new LED track bulbs over my kitchen table. Main impetus was that I’m spending 1 – 3 hours studying for a professional exam for which the original Halogens were frying me. I’ve also noted dinner guests sweating a bit under my 5-​bulb table fixture.
The nice gents attending me today explained the halogens I was eliminating produce about 800 degrees temp (vs. the 100 I’d have with the bulb he had right on the front rack by the counter). I bought five which installed flawlessly per my fixture specs.,
And they did mention two things (w/​out my asking) that other Unilocalers have hated about: (1) bulbs can be returned in UNdamaged original packages; and (2) He registered my name and address for warranty service /​guarantee replacements.
Sure, I saw the $ 4.99 «equivalent LED» bulbs on Amazon… but I also read too many customer reviews about very short burn-​out lives, bulb fell apart, etc. So, for the present as I sit under the MUCH whiter hue and cooler temps of these LED replacements I’m very content.

I was telling a friend who happens to be a handyman that I was going to be buying over 30 LED lightbulbs at Home Depot at $ 17 each (online in a 4 pack). He told me to come here first. Upon entering this small place there were two people working there (they were probably the owners). There were 3 customers (including me) in the store and they did not say hello upon my entering — mistake #1.
They eventually asked what I wanted and they just pointed to a small shelf that looked to have less selection then a CVS — mistake #2.
The cost for 1 bulb was $ 39! Are you kidding me (Home Depot was $ 19 for an individual bulb) — mistake #3.
I then decided to see what else they had in the store because I also needed a few light fixtures (sconces and chandelier). I noticed the two store workers just stare at me as they sat behind their desk and not once did they ask what else I needed and if they could be of any assistance. As I walked out (I was the only customer in the store) they did not say goodbye or anything for that matter — mistake #4.
Had they been polite I may have bought my light fixtures here and the led bulbs online. I guess these owners have a trust fund and don’t need to make any sales. Service at Home Depot on sports arena is far superior. This is a perfect example why big box retailers and online sales are soaring and small independent stores are failing.
Moral of my story to any small business owner: if you are going to charge more then your competitors then you better provide amazing customer service. If you sit like a lump on a log at your store then you will be shuttering your doors in the near future.

Fair price. Helpful gentleman. I needed help with a vintage chandelier and the gentleman behind the counter totally went above and beyond to help me. I would shop here again.

Unfortunately if you’re looking for affordable LED lighting solutions this is not the place to go locally. We understand competing with bigger box stores might be tough but when you guys are charging $ 37 for an LED light blub that you can get at IKEA for $ 7 (or online) it makes it tough to support such an extreme mark up.

What a great find! I have been searching for the undercabinet lighting for my kitchen. I went to Lowes, Home Depot, searched on line etc… The problem was solved as soon as I walked in to LBU. Julian, the owner, was beyond knowledgeable and competent. He was helpful and entertaining and caring. I feel very inspired that such personal service still exist!!! 5 stars to this place!

They carry 27 Watt light bulbs, that’s we were on a scavenger hunt looking for and many places directed us here, the lamp are for is in the bedroom, is iconic & beautiful, but if you need bulbs to replace them, this is the only place we found 27 watt bulbs specifically for that lamp.
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We called them and asked, they said the had them, we arrived, and it was a line up of 6 Jewish guys that were like doing stand up behind the counter.
See, being Castilian & Jewish, I started it (so Marty says… okay I did!) with my Yiddish humor mixed with Spanish undertones.
We had so much fun in this place, who knew purchasing a light bulb that is difficult to find could be so much fun.
They have some really cool fixtures at this store too; organized & professional, this place has it all.
Now, it is a little tricky finding this place but, using you navigation devices will solve that problem.
I have never been to a place that met every need for appliances that bring light to rooms and, ambiance lighting fixtures & appliances along with stand up comedy.
You just gotta go just to ask questions, you will end up buying something, that chandelier I bought was a must have, Marty’s face is still frozen in OY VEY mode!
I like it, and the chandelier goes in my place & decorum-​who knew, such a deal & more was right here in SD on the other side of the shacks, right next to:

I’m a designer and I’ve been doing business with LBU for years. I’ve always felt well taken care of and they’ve been great about answering all of my questions, however I recently learned that they have been marking up the light bulbs I was ordering for a client $ 20 each (that’s $ 20 more than they are online!) ! I think that’s ridiculous! I have emailed and left messages for my sales person and he refuses to call me back. Now I will refuse to do business with him and LBU… and I will gladly take all of my clients with me.

Excellent service; knowledgeable and friendly staff, and a wide range of products. My go-​to place for bulbs, lamps & accessories.

These guys rock!
Best staff and they know their shit!
Love them…

I went here in March 2013 to help me to convert my RV’s 12 volt lighting system to LED. The objective was to help me get more life out of the RV’s house battery charge.
Not only did LBU have the bulbs (12 volt — bayonet connector), but they had them for far less than anyone else that I found. And they had them in stock.
I also hired them to rewrite the RV’s main florescent light with an LED strip. They did it so I could use them old housing and switch. And it came $ 20 under their estimate.
The staff was very friendly, helpful, and easy to work with.
I am a very happy customer. And based on my experience, I would not hesitate to use them again, or recommend them to anyone.

I had a great experience here. If you need a product immediately (as most of us do, I know I don’t stock pile light bulbs), this is the place to go. I went to ace hardware first, then to home depot. Nice people but I needed a store with a better selection and someone on hand to explain why I was having trouble (I walked out of both stores with the wrong product based on the employees «expertise»).
The gentlemen whom helped me at light bulbs unlimited & lighting solutions (forgot his name, had a south African accent) explained exactly what I needed and why even a slight variation in wattage for this particular type of light bulb renders it useless. I walked out with the correct bulb, installed it, very happy customer here. Great service.
There is expertise here that you get by going in person, online stores can’t really compete with that. If you have anything other than generic 60w indoor light bulb, this is the place to go. If not, price everyone out and find the best cheap light bulb source as you may not need any expertise.

Friendly and very knowledgeable staff makes this store my one stop lighting supplier. I’ve been installing lighting since 1976 and I love the staff and the way I’m treated. This place is great for the do-​it yourselfer
and the pros.