Is your outdoor lighting system ready for the fall and winter seasons?
Your outdoor lighting system has served you well all summer long. All the while, your grass grew, shrubbery expanded, landscaping projects might have disrupted areas around your lighting fixtures and wiring.
It’s about time to set aside a few minutes to evaluate your outdoor lighting system’s look and performance.
Fall Outdoor Lighting Checklist
To make sure your outdoor lighting system is ready for fall, start by taking a short walk around your property. There are a few specific things that you can look for within just a few minutes that can save you from a dark or failing system later in the season.
Dim or flickering fixtures are a classic warning sign that tell you something is about to go. That might mean a failing bulb or loose connection. There may even be a voltage issue further down the line. Make a note of which fixtures are affected and where they sit.
Fixture positioning can shift over time after a full season of foot traffic, mowing, plant growth, and weather. All of these things can nudge fixtures out of alignment, millimeter by millimeter. That can add up over a season or two. You might have a light that once framed a tree or cast a low wash on a wall that now points into a walkway, or worse, a window. Fall is the perfect time to straighten and re-aim fixtures that have drifted.
Leaves, ground debris, and plant growth can bury fixtures if left unchecked. Clear away debris and trim back any plants that have crept in front of the light.
Dirty fixture lenses can limit how much light a system can put out. Dust, pollen, hard water, and general grime can take a toll even if the fixtures themselves are fine. Luckily, all that’s needed here is a quick wipe of each lens.
Timers and controls can sometimes fall out of step with the seasons. As fall approaches, sunset comes earlier each day and timers and controls need to turn the lights on at the proper time. Fall is a good time to adjust the timer schedule so your lights match the shorter days ahead.
Call for Professional Outdoor Lighting Maintenance
As you walk the property, you’ll find many of the obvious problems, and that’s a great start. Some issues hide below the surface, though, and these can range from voltage drop across long wire runs to corroded connectors. Sometimes buried cables can even be nicked by shovels during landscaping work. Professional maintenance crews are able to find problems like these and resolve them so your whole lighting system looks its best as we head into the dark months. Our technicians at Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of St. Louis provide expert maintenance and repair on any outdoor lighting system, no matter its age or who installed it.
Choose Shine 365 for Your New Outdoor Lighting System
If you are planning to install a new outdoor lighting system, it’s worth asking about our Shine 365 program. It backs your outdoor lighting with a warranty and ongoing support designed to keep it shining beautifully for life. That way, your investment will be protected for years to come. Shine 365 customers get a system that is looked after long after installation day, with maintenance and repairs handled by the team that knows it best.
Searching for a trusted outdoor lighting company in St. Louis?
Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of St. Louis can take your home or business’ exterior to the next level with high-quality outdoor lighting, professionally installed and made to last. Get in touch with us at (636) 202-0369 to schedule your consultation today!
Ask about our Shine 365 outdoor lighting warranty program and keep your outdoor lighting system shining beautifully for life!
Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of St. Louis offers professional outdoor lighting repair and maintenance on any outdoor lighting system, no matter the age or who installed it.