Spring Maintenance Checklist for Landscape Lighting

09 Apr Spring Maintenance Checklist for Landscape Lighting

SERVING AREAS OF BRISTOL, JOHNSON CITY, AND KINGSPORT TN

Landscape lighting adds complementary accents that increase your yard’s curb appeal. Furthermore, additional lighting can provide safety, security, and continuous outdoor enjoyment after the sun goes down. Although the winter season in the Tri-Cities area can be harsh on your landscape lighting system, spring maintenance can increase the functionality and performance of your low-voltage system. Our Kingsport landscape lighting experts at Thompson Electrical Service share on the blog today a spring maintenance checklist for landscape lighting so that you can ensure your lighting system is ready for warmer weather.

Check for Winter Damage

After the ground thaws, you can see to repair damage caused by winter weather conditions. Our landscape lighting pros in Bristol share below areas where common problems appear and prevent lighting systems from functioning correctly.

• Damaged Fixtures – Winter activities may damage light fixtures on your property. As a result, you may notice cracked lenses or bent path lights that are not effective at illuminating your home, nor are they aesthetically pleasing. If you notice damaged landscape lights, check your warranty to see if replacement or repairs are covered.
• Realign Fixtures – The ground’s natural freezing and thawing process combined with growing tree and plant roots can slowly loosen or push light fixtures upward. Therefore, inspect your lighting fixtures and realign them to showcase your property.
• Clean Fixture Lenses – Rain and melting snow can leave mineral deposits on your landscape lighting equipment. As the deposits build, they can create a film over the light, making it appear dimmer than usual. Our Johnson City landscape lighting installers recommend using a non-abrasive cloth, a cleaner that removes calcium, lime, and rust, and a little effort to restore your landscape lights.

Check for Common Landscaping Mishaps

Spring is a time of year to improve your property’s landscaping. Whether you choose to update your home’s look by yourself or hire a professional landscaping crew, examining your landscape lighting system is crucial to determine potential damage that may cause problems. Therefore, our landscape lighting technicians in the Tri-Cities area share below a few mishaps that may require your attention for repairs.

• Clean Fixture Area – When working in flower beds and around your home, you can accidentally fill in or bury fixtures and obstruct the light. Moreover, some plants and small trees can block light as they grow. When you notice dark areas, carefully clear away mulch and prune bushes and trees.
• Clean Lenses – Sometimes, accumulated plant debris on lenses can cause your lights to appear dim. After brushing off loose debris, use a non-abrasive cloth and a CLR cleaner to remove fine particulates.
• Cut Wire – Edging around mulch beds may cut landscape lighting wire. Many homeowners notice the problem when a few or all landscaping lights no longer work. Therefore, flagging your property near ground electrical lines can keep you and your landscaping company from cutting the wire during landscape maintenance.

Landscape Lighting in Bristol, Johnson City, and Kingsport, TN

Your landscape lighting system is a significant investment in your property, and protecting and maintaining your landscape lights can extend their lifespan. Whether your landscape lights need repair or you would like to find out about professional landscape lighting installation, please contact our office at Thompson Electrical Service by calling (423) 343-5726.