We love the light so far - the extra lumens compared to our normal bulbs made all the difference. The install is fairly easy for your normal homeowner. I installed 2 of them a few months apart and the 2nd install surprisingly took like 4 times as much time but that was definitely user issue. It's bright and I recommend hooking it up to the dimmer to get the full effect. Can't speak on how long the light lasts as I have only used it for a few months but cross your fingers!