Outdoor Lighting in Northern Virginia
When outdoor entertaining is an important part of your lifestyle, outdoor lighting in Northern VA can transform your patio and home and enhance your guests’ experience.
In addition, outdoor security lighting is the perfect way to enhance the safety and security of your home. The electricians at Infinite Electric are certified to install professional-grade security lighting systems.
Exterior Lighting Services
While available lighting includes battery-operated and solar-powered options, electrical lighting provides superior appearance, reliability, safety, and security. The ideal outdoor lighting solution is a thoughtful and creative lighting design for the appearance and function you want. At Infinite Electric, we offer a wide variety of exterior lighting services in Northern Virginia that will help you with whatever you want to accomplish!
Outlets for Outdoor Light Fixtures
Rarely do homes have adequate outdoor outlets. Our professional electricians can assist you in determining the ideal number and location. The installation will assist you in improving safety without extension cords snaking all over the lawn!
Outdoor LED Lighting
Outdoor LED lighting is recommended for all outdoor purposes because:
It produces a brighter quality of light.
It is superior for energy conservation.
It outlasts all other types of lighting.
Outdoor Security Lighting
A well-lit home or business is much safer than a building without adequate outdoor lighting. Security lighting in Northern VA greatly decreases the odds of criminal activity and is typically brighter than the average porch light. Well-placed security lights emphasize entrances, exits, and other potential entry points, helping to prevent accidents and property damage. These lights can also aid in the footage quality of on-site security cameras.
Troubleshooting Security Lighting
The lights won’t turn off. Motion sensors trigger lighting to turn on when they detect movement and shut off after a pre-set amount of time in the absence of movement. It is common for power surges to cause the lighting to turn on and stay on.
Security lights don’t turn on at all. When lights do not turn on at all, one potential cause is lighting from another source striking the motion sensor. This is also a potential cause for lighting with a dusk-to-dawn feature.
Flickering security lights. If the problem is occurring in only one light, check the bulb and try to tighten it. If the flickering continues, try replacing the bulb. However, if multiple light bulbs are flickering in a single light fixture or multiple light fixtures are flickering, the issue will likely be an electrical one.
Outdoor Lighting Ideas and Tips
The best advice on general lighting is not to overdo it. Bright lighting is the purpose of the general post light, overhead lighting, and security lighting. The goal of ambient lighting is to provide soft, welcoming illumination.
Remember, when it comes to deck lighting for steps and stairs or when using path lights, stagger them from left to right to provide slightly overlapping light without dark spaces in between. Lighted steps and paths with adequate walking space ensure your guests’ safety and help prevent falls and injury.
Northern VA Outdoor Lighting Experts
If you’re having issues with your outdoor lights in Northern Virginia or are considering having some installed on your property, reach out to the experts at Infinite Electric!
