Spring weather will be here before we know it! As the warmer weather begins, you’ll want to do a bit of maintenance to prepare the exterior lighting around your home and outdoor living spaces to ensure you enjoy your home to the fullest. Review this checklist as spring hits, and remember that Luminocity is here to help you maintain and improve your outdoor lighting too!
Look for Damage from Winter
Sledding and playing in the snow is one of the most fun parts of winter, but it can also mean your light fixtures get hit and need adjusted. Fixtures can also be moved out of alignment by the ground freezing and thawing. If you have concerns about the alignment of your fixtures, our technicians are always happy to adjust them for you.
Also look for exposed cables, especially in high traffic areas or if your children or pets like to dig. If you are sure the cables are not damaged, you can rebury them, but you can always call in your Luminocity professional to inspect them and rebury them.
Spring Cleaning
Snow, salt and plant debris can leave the lenses of your outdoor lights much dimmer than intended, so you’ll want to clean them well and replace any that are scratched. Keeping your lights bright not only allows them to look beautiful, but also function the way they were meant to for your safety and security.
In addition to the lenses, you may need to clean the metal or plastic parts of your lighting fixtures. You’ll want to do this before cleaning the lenses, and they can often be sufficiently cleaned with soap and water. You can also apply wax or polish on certain types of metals to help prevent future damage, but you should double check with the light manufacturer or your lighting technician first.
Reset your Lighting Timer
As the seasons change and daylight savings time begins (March 8) you’ll want to adjust your outdoor lighting timer to properly illuminate your home when dusk hits and to turn off and save energy during the day. If you have an analog timer, you’ll need to update it manually. You could also take the changing season to upgrade your lighting system to smart bulbs that you can control from your smart device or smart speaker.
New Improvements
Spring is a great time to assess your outdoor lighting and make any improvements. Your Luminocity lighting professionals would love to meet with you as spring begins to check out your current lighting and make improvements or additions to your landscape. Luminocity offers a huge variety of lighting options for your home, including:
- Walkway and Path Lighting
- Driveway Lighting
- Spotlights
- Flood Lights
- Pool and Pond Lights
- Deck and Step Lighting
- Hardscape Lighting
- Lanterns and Torches
- Hanging Lights
- And much more!
Luminocity is prepared to help you not just maintain, but improve the function and aesthetics of your outdoor lighting this spring. Contact us today to set up your consultation!
