Why does my outdoor lighting system need regular maintenance?
Quick Answer
Your outdoor lighting sits in the weather all year. Dirt and pollen film over lenses and dim the light, storms and growing roots push fixtures out of aim, and lawn equipment can damage wiring. Regular maintenance lets us catch that wear early and keep your system bright and working.
Detailed Answer
In and around Metro Atlanta, outdoor lighting maintenance is important because the weather and the yard work are hard on fixtures. Rain splashes red clay onto low fixtures, and oak pollen coats lenses every spring. Summer downpours soak the ground and loosen fixture stakes, and lawn crews bump path lights as they mow and trim. That wear builds slowly, so a yard can look dim and uneven long before a light goes out.
A yearly checkup takes care of that wear. We clean each lens so the light comes through clearly and re-aim anything that has shifted until the beam lands where the design intended. We also check the transformer, timer and connections. Most homes need maintenance once a year and some need it twice. Commercial properties need it once or twice a year.
A checkup also turns up small problems before they spread. A trimmer can nick cable where it surfaces near a light fixture, and a fixture seal can dry out and let water in. Once moisture reaches bare copper, corrosion can creep along the wire under the insulation and dim the lights farther down that run. Caught before moisture gets that far, a nicked wire or failing seal is usually a small repair.
Our maintenance plans include a yearly cleaning and aiming visit. Tell us what you’re noticing, and we’ll help you work out how often your property needs us.