Why do my landscape lights keep burning out?

• <div><p>There are a number of reasons that landscape lights burn out, including an incorrectly installed transformer, inconsistent voltage, and burned-out or faulty bulbs. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/solutions-3-top-outdoor-lighting-problems.htm">Troubleshoot landscape lighting problems</a> by first determining whether it’s a system-wide problem or an issue with just one light, which will help you get to the bottom of your outdoor lighting woes.</p></div>

What causes half a string of Christmas Lights to go out?

• <div><p>If only half of your string of Christmas lights is out, it likely means that you have a broken or loose bulb somewhere along the strand. That’s why we suggest inspecting and testing each bulb to ensure it’s still tight and functioning properly. Luckily, this problem is quickly solved with a DIY fix, such as replacing the bad bulb or repairing a damaged shunt.</p></div>

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Q: How do I stop my outdoor Christmas lights from shorting out?

• <div><p>If your lights are shorting out during rain storms or other winter events, you should probably replace them. These shorts indicate electrical issues that could cause serious hazards. Look for outdoor-rated lights with connectors made for rainy conditions to replace them. But if your Christmas lights are new and you want further protection, you can find weatherproof covers to add to the male-end connectors of your Christmas light strings. These can minimize the risk of shorts.</p></div>

Q: How long do outdoor lights last?

• <div><p>Modern outdoor light fixtures are waterproof and weather resistant, and, provided they&rsquo;re installed correctly and by a professional, the fixture and wiring can last for 20 to 30 years or more. The lifespan will depend largely on the quality of the fixture. The lifespan of the bulb will depend on the type of light you install:</p><ul><li><p>CFL bulb (for sustained use): 15,000 hours</p></li><li><p>Halogen bulb (mostly for security): 2,000 hours</p></li><li><p>HID bulbs (for security): 12,000 hours</p></li><li><p>Incandescent bulb: 1,000 hours</p></li><li><p>LED bulb: 50,000 hours</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: How often do pool lights need to be replaced?

• <div><p>The lifespan of a pool light depends on the type, but thankfully, these lights are designed to last a long time before they need to be replaced. LED bulbs last the longest, about 20,000 to 30,000 hours, while incandescent bulbs last the shortest amount of time, about 1,000 to 5,000 hours. Fiber optic pool lights will last around 6,000 hours.</p></div>

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Reviewed in December 2024
Riley came out a few days after I called for a free quote I got him scheduled and he was there for two days fixing up a house I purchased. Updated the fuse box to a breaker box as well as adding outlets and lights and fixing old lights and outlets he did a dang good job quickly and for a super...
Clemens Electric
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Reviewed in May 2020
While the tech was spraying, he broke one of my dragonfly solar lights that was in my rose bush. He did not say anything to me that he broke it. I found the pieces of the dragonflies wings in the pot and in the grass and the stand the light was on, he broke that in half. I would not be so upset...
Treasure Valley Pest Control, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2015
Traced down the problem of why a complex set of outside lights would not turn on. Charges for his services were reasonable.
Epic Electric Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2015
the service was quick; within 20 hours of making a call to Stro's. After inspecting the breakers and going upstairs to the office Gregg quickly found the problem and after patient instruction to me it was resolved. Next came the family room ceiling fan/light. Gregg found the adjustments that...
STRO'S ELECTRIC
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Reviewed in January 2014
I was very pleased that the door installation confines cats to kitchen and gives kitchen a pleasing frame that also lets in light; the finishing trim throughout the house covers up gouges left by carpet that was removed and gives house a neater aspect; the improperly constructed pergola shut out...
Briscoe Construction
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Reviewed in September 2013
They replaced the lights okay but lost original tire knob and replaced it with another one that did not match the other three tires. They took three hours just to do a simple job and they told me it would be finished in 45 minutes. If I knew it was going to take that long, I would have left the...
Cole Chevrolet
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Reviewed in July 2013
Chris did an amazing job. I had a green picked out for the kitchen and he suggested to wait on the second coat to see how the color looked at different times of the day, excellent advice because the color did not look good at night with the lighting. Another shade was chosen (at no cost) and...
Summerill Painting
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Reviewed in May 2012
C and K were efficient, neat, and very cooperative. A few times they waited for me to make decisions without explaining what they were waiting for, but once I figured that out I started being more proactive. After that they educated me when I didn't have enough information to make decisions...
C & K ELECTRIC
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Reviewed in October 2011
I have never dealt with such an unprofessional group of people in my life!! I hired McClarin’s tree service to cut down 4 trees in my backyard. I was told upon hiring them it would only take 2 days to cut and remove the trees, and grind the stumps below the ground so that I could grow grass in...
McClarin Tree Services & Landscape
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