As the Midwest moves into the cooler months, we may be looking at ways to prolong our outdoor activities. After all, there’s nothing quite like eating outside on your patio on a warm fall evening or hosting a party where the guests feel welcome to spill outside for cozy conversations and fresh air. Although Indiana days continue to shorten in October, strategically placed lighting can illuminate your outdoor gatherings and lengthen the outdoor entertaining season.

Lighting the Way

If you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or bonfire, you want guests to be comfortable navigating your outdoor entertainment spaces. Pathway lighting from Luminocity can add a measure of safety and security without compromising the outdoor ambiance. Luminocity can also add important outdoor lighting to your outside stairs, which comes in handy when your guests are holding their drinks or you’re bringing out a fall-inspired dessert.

Setting the Scene

When guests can congregate indoors and outdoors, you double your entertainment space and offer options for spontaneous celebrations or quiet contemplation. Luminocity’s special services include lanterns, torches and bollards – freestanding lights that shine a little extra illumination on the party. Our special landscape and deck lightning not only offers additional security, it also highlights the home environment you’ve worked so hard to build and design. Whether you’re adding string lighting for a party or trying to create an art show among your home’s greenery and structures, Luminocity will help the light shine through.

Intentional Highlights

You may wonder why you can’t just rent some extra light fixtures for your soiree. Sure, that’s an option, but do you really want your guests to feel like they’re being interrogated? When you partner with Luminocity, you’ll work with a company that has years of experience that brings your outdoor lighting to unprecedented levels. Each lighting design is created intentionally to highlight certain features and keep others in the dark. Treat your guests to something special when they visit your home.

You have worked hard for your home, and now it’s time to shine a light on it. With Luminocity, you can add another layer of artistry to your domicile. Extend the outdoor entertaining season and impress your guests with a backyard oasis designed specifically for your home. Whether you’re planning a backyard wedding, company gathering, or fall party, you deserve the best in outdoor lighting options. Contact  Luminocity or call us at 317-537-8055 now to discuss ideas for keeping the lights on in every season.

Fall is here in Central Indiana, and with it comes the shift toward shorter days and cooler temperatures. You know what that means: it’s time to prepare your outdoor lighting system for the cold months ahead! Whether you’re planning on using your outdoor space year-round or just want to preserve it for next summer, Luminocity has you covered with our 4 maintenance tips for fall to keep your outdoor lighting system shining all season long. 

1. Clear away leaves and tree limbs

It’s important to clear leaves and tree limbs off your outdoor lighting system on a regular basis. Otherwise, you run the risk of damaging your lights and leaving your home in the dark. Fortunately, it’s easy to do this yourself. First, be sure to turn off the circuit breaker to your outdoor lighting system. Next, use a leaf blower or broom to clear away any leaves or debris. Then, turn on your outdoor lights and enjoy your well-lit home! 

2. Clean off outdoor lighting fixtures

Over the course of the year, dirt and grime can build up on your outdoor lighting fixtures which can cause them to lose some of their brightness. As we transition into a new season, now is the perfect time to clean your outdoor lighting fixtures. First, head back to the circuit breaker of your outdoor lighting system and turn it off.  Then, use warm water and mild soap to clean off all fixtures. A quick clean will have your outdoor lighting system shining brightly again!

3. Reset your system timer

If you have an automatic timer for your outdoor lighting system, now is the time to reset it for the fall. With the sun setting earlier every day and daylight savings time ending on November 6, you’ll want to make sure your lights are turning on and off at the right times. Resetting your lighting system timer is easy and only takes a few minutes. Simply find your timer, consult the owner’s manual, and make the necessary adjustments. Done! Once your timer is updated, you can rest assured that your outdoor lighting system will be ready for the shorter days and longer nights of autumn. 

4. Invest in our Annual Maintenance Plan

Fall maintenance doesn’t have to be a headache. With Luminocity’s Annual Maintenance Plan (AMP), we’ll take care of all outdoor lighting maintenance for you! When we perform an AMP on your quartz-halogen system we replace all bulbs with fresh ones. Our Luminocity outdoor lighting experts will inspect and clean every fixture, bury exposed wires, and trim bushes to achieve an optimal lighting effect. We will also check your system timer and reset as needed. When it comes to keeping your system operating at peak efficiency month after month, our AMP is your best value.

If you are in need of a new outdoor lighting system or would like to update your existing system, the lighting experts at Luminocity would love to assist you. Schedule your professional consult with the Luminocity team online or at 317-537-8055. We’d love to keep your system running smoothly all fall long!

Autumn is coming, and we’ve got all your top fall maintenance tips to keep your outdoor lighting in good shape during the colder seasons. With the help of Luminocity, your outdoor lighting system can keep shining no matter the weather or temperature. Our Central Indiana neighbors know they can rely on Luminocity for the best maintenance in the business, so check out these tips and call our lighting experts for your next consultation!

Clean outdoor lighting fixtures

Your fixtures can’t shine bright if they’re covered in water deposits, dirt or debris from summer storms. Fall is a great time to get them clean again before it gets too cold and snow/salt packs on another layer of grime. Turn off the circuit breaker to your outdoor system just in case, and you can use warm water and mild soap to clean off your fixtures. You can also use this solution or a commercial cleaner to get any glass panes squeaky clean and shining brightly again. 

Clear off leaves and tree limbs

Autumn in the Midwest also brings falling leaves that can cover up your outdoor lighting. Letting them pile up may cause damage to your fixtures or the system overall. We recommend regularly raking your yard of falling leaves, and you can also take that time to check the ground for any exposed wires from your lighting system and rebury them. You can also use this time to trim any trees or shrubs to reduce falling leaves and maintain the design elements of your outdoor lighting. When Luminocity crafts your home’s lighting design using our fall maintenance tips, we always consider which trees to highlight and which to keep dark. 

Update your lighting system timer

An outdoor lighting timer can be a huge convenience to your daily schedule. Rather than remembering to turn on your lights each night, your timer or smart lights can do it for you! But as the weather gets colder, you’re probably spending less time in your outdoor living space. And with the sun setting earlier every day and daylight savings time ending on Nov. 7, you’ll want to make sure to update your outdoor timer to best fit your family’s schedule and needs. 

Consider investing in our AMP

Are you overwhelmed at the thought of adding these fall maintenance tips to your to-do list? Give the Luminocity team a call! Our Annual Maintenance Plan (AMP) includes all of these tasks to keep your lighting system operating at peak efficiency! We replace all quartz-halogen bulbs with fresh ones and check on the quality of any LED bulbs. We will inspect and clean every fixture, bury exposed wires, trim bushes for optimal lighting effect, and reset your system timer as needed. And as a bonus — there is no charge for any bulbs that burn out in the next 12 months, nor for any minor service needs, like a cut wire! Our AMP is truly your best value for outdoor lighting maintenance. 

Schedule a fall consult with Luminocity

If you are in need of a new outdoor lighting design or would like to update your existing system, the lighting experts at Luminocity would love to assist you. We service all systems – not just the ones that we installed. Our team has an eye for great design by knowing what type of fixture is best suited for each task, what lighting effect is desired and where fixtures should be placed to achieve it. And you can always trust that a Luminocity installation (including proper voltage) is done professionally.

Schedule your consultation with the Luminocity team online or at 317-537-8055 today and we’ll have your home shining brightly all fall long!

Fall is here and it’s time to prepare your outdoor living space for the cooler weather. Winterizing your home will help maintain it and all its outdoor systems for the next season your family spends outside. Be sure to add the following fall maintenance tasks to your checklist to keep your home, yard and lighting system in top shape.

Check Fixtures and Bulbs

Designing the lighting for your outdoor living space is achieved by knowing what type of fixture is best suited for each task, what lighting effect is desired, and where the fixture should be placed to achieve the desired effect. At the end of each season, your fixtures and bulbs should be inspected to ensure this lighting design is properly maintained. 

Investing in our Annual Maintenance Plan (AMP) will keep your lighting design system operating at peak efficiency and offers you the best value. We will inspect and clean each lighting fixture, bury any exposed wire and check the timing of your system. Plus, there will be no charge for any burned out bulbs or minor services needed during the next 12 months. 

Clean up Falling Leaves

Falling leaves may be beautiful, but they can be a detriment to many areas of your home. Be sure to remove leaves in and around your HVAC system, as well as from your gutters. Forgetting to clean up leaves and other outdoor debris near your lighting fixtures can also create a risk of broken glass or fixtures. Some leaves can even bring pests or disease/fungus to your yard.

Trim Plants and Trees

When we work on your outdoor lighting design, we consider your landscaping and the ways it should be accented or left dark. If your trees or shrubs are left to grow up around lighting fixtures, you could end up wasting power and/or leaving areas of your home dark that should be illuminated. Our AMP agreement includes trimming bushes as needed to achieve the optimal lighting effect. Trimming will also help reduce falling leaves in the future.

In addition, spring and summer storms can cause damage to your trees, turning large branches into a falling hazard for your home or family. Your fall maintenance checklist should always include trimming trees or large plants and removing dead branches to keep your home safe and well-lit for winter. 

Bring in Outdoor Accessories

Your outdoor living space is a great place to spend time before the weather gets too cold. Once you start experiencing freezing temperatures overnight, you should bring in any outdoor furniture and accessories. This includes outdoor decorations, children’s toys and any furniture you have room to store inside. If you can’t store it, use a waterproof cover. 

Most light fixtures installed outdoors should be designed to remain through the winter, but if you have any decorative lighting that you won’t be using during colder months, such as cafe lights, we recommend storing them inside during the colder months to help them last longer for the next summer season.

If you’d like to schedule a fall consultation or sign up for our Annual Maintenance Plan, contact us online or at 317-448-0863.