The Best Time To Service/Install Outdoor Lighting

As the days become shorter and cooler, now is the best time to consider installing outdoor lighting or servicing your existing lighting systems.

Lighting systems require maintenance and a few preventative procedures will save repairs and unnecessary expense.  Installing a landscape lighting system now provides safety, security and beauty throughout the winter. Lighting in the winter also avoids slips on ice by illuminating steps and walkways.  Also, a great lighting system adds value to your home!

* Security experts recommend lighting the area around the home as it is a proven fact that most burglars and intruders will move onto an unlit residence.

If you own an existing landscape lighting system, then I highly recommend that you switch bulbs to LED. LED is Light Emitting Diode.  LED is not a bulb it is electronically produced light.  LED's will cut your electrical costs by 90%.  LED is non-toxic and an environmentally-friendly product.  They also last for thousands of hours longer than traditional bulbs.

It's important to clean up and make new all old splices that have oxidized using water proof connectors and special silicon grease.  Protecting areas of entry into the lighting fixture is important as water and insects tend to find their way in and shorten the lifespan of the unit.  Upgrading switches to programmable timers and hand held remote controls provides additional methods to save electrical costs and provide convenience.  For an example; if you have reason to turn lights on in the middle of the night, you can turn on using your remote without ever getting out of bed!

If you require assistance or would like to discuss any of the above, please do not hesitate to call us at (631) 423-2211 or visit our website at www.rainrich.com.

Wishing you a safe and warm fall season!