If you're Googling "Trimlight vs DFW LED," you're probably holding two quotes. Permanent LED lighting is a real investment, and you deserve a straight answer.
We're DFW LED, so yes, we have a perspective. Every Trimlight fact below is quoted from Trimlight's own website, linked, as of September 2026. We encourage you to verify Trimlight's current pricing and warranty terms directly.
How the Two Systems Are Built
Both systems mount in soffit-line channel. Ours uses individual pixel-LED points. See both at night before deciding. Per Trimlight's FAQ, their lights are positioned beneath the soffit and brighten walkways, driveways and outdoor areas.
Head-to-Head Comparison Table
| Feature | DFW LED | Trimlight (their published terms) |
|---|---|---|
| Published price per foot | Flat $25/ft, controller included | Corporate: $18-$35/ft source, as of September 2026 |
| Trimlight DFW price | 150 ft = $3,750; 200 ft = $5,000 | Trimlight DFW: "starts between $25-$35 a foot" source, as of September 2026 |
| Company | Family-owned, local | 300+ authorized dealerships; each dealer is an independent business source, as of September 2026 |
| Mounting | Soffit-line channel, pixel-LED points | Positioned beneath the soffit source, as of September 2026 |
| Warranty | Lifetime Workmanship warranty (non-transferable) plus 3-year parts and labor | Lifetime product; MINIMUM 1-year labor; dealers may offer longer source, as of September 2026 |
| Product life | Lifetime workmanship coverage | Components typically last 20-30 years source, as of September 2026 |
| App | App with 16M colors, Alexa + Google Home, music sync | Trimlight Edge app, up to 60 saved patterns source, as of September 2026 |
| Install time | 1-2 days | Typically 1 day; longer for large homes source, as of September 2026 |
| Service | We service every system we install | Service and warranty work go through your installing dealer source, as of September 2026 |
We encourage you to verify Trimlight's current pricing and warranty terms directly. Competitor information on this page is taken from Trimlight's own website as of September 2026 and may have changed since.
What Trimlight Does Well
- Lifetime product warranty, with components Trimlight publishes as typically lasting 20-30 years
- Well-established brand with more than 300 authorized dealerships nationwide
- Clean soffit-line channel system
- Wide dealer network for service coverage
Which System Is Right for Your Situation?
"I want my house to look amazing at Christmas and for parties."
Both systems handle this well. Both mount in soffit-line channel; ours uses individual pixel-LED points. See both at night before deciding.
"I want a clear price before anyone comes out."
Our price is a flat $25/ft installed, controller included: 150 ft is $3,750 and 200 ft is $5,000. Trimlight corporate publishes $18-$35 per linear foot; Trimlight DFW publishes $25-$35. Both as of September 2026. Send us your quote and we'll compare it line by line against our published $25/ft.
"I want the longest possible warranty."
Trimlight publishes a lifetime product warranty with a MINIMUM 1-year labor warranty; individual dealers may offer longer, per their FAQ as of September 2026. DFW LED covers Lifetime Workmanship warranty (non-transferable) plus 3-year parts and labor. Compare both in writing.
"I want to deal with the same people from quote to service."
We are family-owned, we set our own prices, and we do our own installs and service. Per Trimlight's FAQ, service and warranty work go through your installing dealer.
Get Your Free Side-by-Side Quote
Already have a Trimlight quote? Send it to us and we'll compare it line by line against our published $25/ft. No pressure, no gimmicks.