As a business owner, you want to keep the greenery and paved surfaces around your office building well-maintained, but don’t forget about the outdoor lighting. A brightly illuminated landscape and parking lot help keep customers safe while boosting the aesthetic appeal of your establishment. The guide below offers advice from a commercial electrician for looking after these light sources.

3 Ways to Keep Your Outdoor Lights in Excellent Shape

1. Upgrade Lamps

Lamps in the parking lot and around your company building that use incandescent bulbs can burn a lot of energy every day. Consider getting rid of these bulbs and replacing with compact fluorescent bulbs or LED lamps, which are more energy efficient and longer-lasting. Taking this measure means you’ll lower your company’s energy bill and spend less time swapping out dead light bulbs on the premises. Also, consult your commercial electrician about using sensors that will turn on parking lot lights when it gets dark outside and turn them off during the day. This feature helps to conserve energy and makes it easier to manage your landscape lighting.

2. Clean Lighting Fixtures

Light bulbs lose a lot of luminescence when covered in dirt and debris like leaves, insects, cobwebs and birds’ nests. Regularly cleaning landscape lighting fixtures will ensure their maximum illumination and longevity. Remember to shut the power off before doing any maintenance work to avoid electrocution or injury from a hot bulb. Wipe down lenses with a glass cleaner and clean metal fixtures with a damp cloth.

3. Check for Exposed Wires

Over time, buried wires on floodlights, spotlights, and other lighting fixtures may become exposed from weathering. Every few weeks or after a storm, survey the landscape for these wires as they could become covered by fallen leaves or snow and trip employees and guests on their way to the office. This job, however, is best done by a commercial electrician who will come prepared with the right tools and training to locate and rebury these wires.
 

Keep your parking lot safe and bright with Quantum Electric. Based in Austin, TX, this electrical contractor offers a wide range of industrial and commercial services. They specialize in landscape and exterior lighting, security lighting, and energy management. Check out their website to view their services or call (512) 246-1145 to speak to a licensed commercial electrician.