Landscape lighting highlights the most striking features of your home, and keeping lights functioning should be a part of your regular maintenance routine. Any lighting problem can frustrate homeowners as failures can compromise the property’s safety and security. Having a landscape lighting specialist perform regular maintenance is the best way to ensure everything is in working shape. It is essential to determine the causes of frequent lighting failures. 

There is no one reason for outdoor lighting failures, and while homeowners can easily fix some, a professional is needed for some services. Here are some of the most common landscape lighting problems to watch out for.

Broken Light Bulbs

One of the most common reasons landscape lights stop working is the bulbs are burned out and need replacement. Light bulbs don’t last forever, and if you are still using traditional incandescent bulbs, consider replacing them with LED bulbs. Bulbs burn out quickly because of faulty bulb sockets, vibration, bulb wattage mismatch to the fixture, and low-quality bulbs. 

Timer or Connection Issues

A timer is essential to the lighting system; faulty timers can cause lighting issues. If the timer doesn’t work after pressing the restart or reset button, replace it with a new one. Some light failures can also be due to connection issues. If the connections expose the wire, they need replacement. Exposed connections can cause corrosion as they often loosen up and let moisture contact the cables. It is usually best to use waterproof connectors. Other things that can cause bad connections include dry rot, vigorous landscape maintenance, and rodent damage. 

Improper Wiring

Old and broken wiring may also cause your landscape lighting to fail. Underground wiring issues or damage in spots with difficulty of access will require an expert to fix. Regular maintenance can help identify wiring problems on time. 

Other reasons that some or all of your landscape lighting fails include non-functional switches, using poorly constructed fixtures, poor engineering, failure to do routine maintenance, and if the outdoor lighting project is accomplished without the help of a landscape lighting professional.

Tripped GFCI

If an entire section of light is not working, check the transformer for a tripped circuit. The GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) can fail for several reasons. When it fails due to water, weather conditions, or other factors, it prevents electricity from reaching the outdoor lighting system. Locate the GFCI outlet and hit the reset button to solve the issue. If that does not fix the problem, call your landscape lighting professional to inspect the outlet.

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