10 Jul

Exterior Light Maintenance

Outdoor lighting is one way to greatly enhance the look and curb appeal of your home. Additionally, the added lighting can provide a sense of safety when you arrive back home during the darker hours of the day. With that being said, it is also important to take care of your investment and ensure that your lights are always functioning properly as there are several external factors that can cause abnormal wear and tear. Lights have the tendency to attract small animals and unruly weather cannot be avoided. Below, you will find some tips to follow that will help you maintain your lights so that they can continue to illuminate your beautiful home. Clean the lens on a regular basis Cleaning the lens on a regular basis helps the light to shine through with its full power. Obstructions can block the light source and cause your lighting to look more dim than usual. This is an easy fix as you can simply wipe the lens with a soft towel. Clean the light fixtures Dirt, grass, or leaves can potentially block the light coming from the light source. This compromises the illumination of the outdoor lights which takes away from its purpose. On a regular basis, take a clean towel and wipe off any dirt from the fixture. Frequently check for broken or burnt-out bulbs Over time, bulbs can begin to lose their glow. This can pose a hazard especially if the lights are being used for safety purposes. Before the light goes out completely, replace the bulb at the first sign of dimming. Consider using timers Many customers purchase exterior lights for the beautiful silhouette they help create during nightfall. Use a timer to make sure that your lights only come on when it is dark outside. Lights that are constantly on can cause the need for replacing bulbs more often than necessary. Check for exposed wires When small animals such as cats or small rodents come in contact with your lights, they may begin to chew, or play with, exposed wires. As they begin to gnaw on the wires, this may compromise the integrity of your light source. By checking for exposed wires and either wrapping them or hiding them, you are making sure that your lights will last and you will also avoid costly repairs for new wires or a new system. Caring for your exterior lights is simple and non-time-consuming. In doing so, you are guaranteeing that your investment lasts as long as you need it to. When you take care of your lights, they take care of you. Enjoy the beautiful illumination you’ll receive with proper care and maintenance!Outdoor lighting is one way to greatly enhance the look and curb appeal of your home. Additionally, the added lighting can provide a sense of safety when you arrive back home during the darker hours of the day. With that being said, it is also important to take care of your investment and ensure that your lights are always functioning properly as there are several external factors that can cause abnormal wear and tear. Lights have the tendency to attract small animals and unruly weather cannot be avoided. 

Below, you will find some tips to follow that will help you maintain your lights so that they can continue to illuminate your beautiful home. 

  • Clean the lens on a regular basis

Cleaning the lens on a regular basis helps the light to shine through with its full power. Obstructions can block the light source and cause your lighting to look more dim than usual. This is an easy fix as you can simply wipe the lens with a soft towel. 

  •   Clean the light fixtures

Dirt, grass, or leaves can potentially block the light coming from the light source. This compromises the illumination of the outdoor lights which takes away from its purpose. On a regular basis, take a clean towel and wipe off any dirt from the fixture. 

  • Frequently check for broken or burnt-out bulbs

Over time, bulbs can begin to lose their glow. This can pose a hazard especially if the lights are being used for safety purposes. Before the light goes out completely, replace the bulb at the first sign of dimming. 

  • Consider using timers

Many customers purchase exterior lights for the beautiful silhouette they help create during nightfall. Use a timer to make sure that your lights only come on when it is dark outside. Lights that are constantly on can cause the need for replacing bulbs more often than necessary. 

  • Check for exposed wires

When small animals such as cats or small rodents come in contact with your lights, they may begin to chew, or play with, exposed wires. As they begin to gnaw on the wires, this may compromise the integrity of your light source. By checking for exposed wires and either wrapping them or hiding them, you are making sure that your lights will last and you will also avoid costly repairs for new wires or a new system. 

Caring for your exterior lights is simple and non-time-consuming. In doing so, you are guaranteeing that your investment lasts as long as you need it to. When you take care of your lights, they take care of you. Enjoy the beautiful illumination you’ll receive with proper care and maintenance!