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Your exterior lighting serves several purposes; it maintains beautiful curb appeal, highlights the best features of your landscaping and elevation, and helps you walk safely through the yard at night. To keep it in top condition for years to come, consider the following maintenance checks to schedule with your residential electrician this spring.

Outdoor Lighting Maintenance 101

Potential Issues 

Harsh winter weather presents challenges for exterior lighting, which means that spring is the time to check that everything is still in good condition. For example, snow, wind, and rain can move dirt from the lawn around and expose your house wiring. Salt from the roads can scratch your lighting fixtures or block the light from filtering through the grass properly. Children playing in the yard or snow clearing machines can also break lawn fixtures buried in the snow.

Visual Inspections 

residential electricianBegin by walking through your yard to see whether any wires have been exposed or moved. If they need to be re-buried or put back in place, have a residential electrician handle it for safety reasons. Clean off the fixtures with a soft damp cloth to remove any salt or debris buildup. Look for scratches and repaint the fixtures if needed; even a small scratch can leave the underlying metal susceptible to corrosion from spring rains.

Key Repairs

Turn on the light fixtures to see whether they are all working properly. If any have been damaged, avoid trying to fix them yourself. Call a residential electrician for any replacements or repairs. Pay attention to where the lights are pointing as well. They can get bumped sometimes but can be easily redirected.

 

The team at McAtlin Electrical Corporation can handle any repairs or upgrades your exterior lighting needs this spring. This licensed, bonded, and insured electrical contractor from Grand Junction serves clients throughout Colorado, Arizona, and Utah. Contact them online or at (970) 257-7414 to schedule an appointment with this expert residential electrician.

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