It’s easy to forget that even when you choose a top-of-the-line system from Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay, maintenance is a must. Sure, you take notice of how it looks at night when you’re hanging out outside with the family, but other than that, are you really paying attention to the shape your Clearwater & Tampa Bay outdoor lighting system is in? If not, you could be in for an unpleasant surprise.
Think of your outdoor lighting system the same way you think of your car. Sure, you gas it up every week or so to get where you’re going, but you’ve also got to keep the oil, brake fluid and other important factors in mind if you want to avoid huge repair costs down the road. At Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay, service and maintenance is easy if you know what you’re looking for. Here are 3 common outdoor lighting maintenance issues that could cause big problems if neglected for too long:
Our outdoor lighting professionals can help you keep your system looking as great as the day it was first installed.
Broken/Out-of-place fixtures
Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay outdoor lighting fixtures are built to last. We only use high-quality, solid copper fixtures to help prevent fading, chipping and other weather damage other systems experience. However, our outdoor lighting systems aren’t immune to the kids’ roughhousing in the backyard, small animals or falling limbs.
We advise every client to take a few minutes every couple of weeks to inspect each outdoor lighting fixtures in their yards. Look for broken fixtures or cracked bulbs, fixtures that may have been bumped or jostled, and any lights that might be blocked out by overgrown landscaping. In all of these cases, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay maintenance professionals can come to your house and make the necessary repairs quickly and easily.
Corrosion is a common outdoor lighting maintenance issue in Florida due to high humidity and salty air.
Corrosion
Another important issue that may cause your entire outdoor lighting system to malfunction is corrosion. Cheaper aluminum materials are subject to the Florida humidity and salty air, and corrosion is a common maintenance problem when not using our corrosion-proof fixtures. Since this could not only cause your system not to function properly, but could also spark safety concerns, it’s extremely important to be on the lookout for any signs of corrosion on your fixtures and to notify an Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay maintenance professional if you spot any.
Look familiar? Call an outdoor lighting maintenance profesional if you notice frayed or sliced wires in your system.
Sliced wires
Finally, one of the most serious concerns when it comes to maintenance is sliced wires. This could result from a slip of the lawn mower, a small animal gnawing on your wires or a number of other scenarios. Since any damage to your wires could result in electrical fire, notify your Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay service professional immediately if you notice this in your system.
Remember, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay outdoor lighting fixtures are top-of-the-line, reliable products. However, just like a BMW requires the same maintenance considerations as any other car, your outdoor lighting system may also require some service and maintenance every now and then, and it’s easy to keep it at peak performance.
Learn more about Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay service and maintenance plans when you call today!
Robert van der Putten, Owner & Father
Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay
727-785-6000 or 813-237-0340