Cupcake Momma

Permanent outdoor lighting is like winning the neighborhood jackpot for curb appeal, but only until something goes wrong, right? Good news: taking care of these systems is not at all like chasing a wild goose – see our website here!

Let’s get started with the basics. Most permanent systems employ LED technology. You can think of them as marathon runners that almost never stop running for 10 to 20 years. That’s a lot of birthdays, holidays, and taco nights in the backyard, all with a steady light. LEDs not only function longer, but they also use less energy and give out less heat. That means your expense will be cheaper and there will be less chance of fire than with old, fragile incandescent bulbs.

What does real care look like, then? First, inspect your setup twice a year, in the spring and fall. This doesn’t imply getting out the toolbox. After the sun goes down, walk around your house and search for troublemakers like dark areas, strange colors, or flickering. If one location is acting weird, it could be a loose wire or a problem with the controller.

Mother Nature throws us curveballs. Even the brightest lights can get dull from dust, pollen, and bugs that come in from time to time. Use a gentle, wet cloth to wipe down each fixture, but don’t use any strong cleansers. After a windstorm, you need to clean more if your lights are beneath eaves and out of the way. If you live in a house with a lot of trees around it, you might even find a bird “gift” on your fixture now and then… That’s simply one more reason to clean up every season.

After a storm or a game of soccer in the backyard, pay close attention to the wiring and connection points. Look for cables that are sticking out, animal bite marks, or connectors that are coming loose. If something seems really wrong, most lighting providers will help you figure it out or send a professional to your home.

In brief, you need to clean everything up, keep a watch on the wiring, and update the software every once in a while. Don’t climb ladders when it’s raining. No weekends spent changing out light bulbs one at a time. Taking care of permanent outdoor lighting is as easy as pie, which is a big change from the laborious tasks most people remember from the days of pulling tangled lights out of the attic.