Yearly Maintenance For Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor lighting is an essential part of any home. You’ll want to make sure it’s working as we prepare for long nights in Dayton. Think of all the snow and ice we’ve been getting, and the more we’re sure to get in months to come. Do you really want to walk through all that in the dark because you forgot to make sure your porch light works?
Ensuring your Springboro home has functional lighting is quite simple and can be done in a few steps. For every piece of outdoor lighting you have, remember to do the following:
• Inspecting fixtures
Are there any fixtures that are broken? Maybe a panel of glass on a fixture is cracked or slightly loose. Maybe over time, some paint has chipped off or the brass just isn’t shiny like it used to be.
• Checking/inspecting bulbs
While you’re checking the fixtures, look at the individual light bulbs as well. Are any bulbs burnt out? Cracked? Take note of each type of lightbulb that’s required for the light fixture–not all lightbulbs function the same.
• Inspecting wires
This is one of the most important things you can do when performing maintenance for outdoor lighting. Anything slightly wrong with wiring could cause someone to be electrocuted, damage, or even fires. Check to see that the wires are connected in all the right places and don’t have any frays. If you have wires that are exposed, such as the wires on string lights or garden light cables, check to make sure they haven’t been chewed on by squirrels or other creatures that roam your yard.
Keep the up lights, porch lights, string lights, or any other kind of outdoor lights in your Centerville home functional and safe by performing these simple maintenance tasks.