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Oct 22, 2025

When it comes to landscape lighting installation and maintenance in Atlanta, GA, it is not just about aesthetics. At Abulous Lighting, we believe that well-placed fixtures can enhance your home’s safety and security. Our licensed technicians engage you throughout the process to achieve the desired results and help you make the most of your investment. Additionally, consistent maintenance goes a long way in reducing the risk of accidents such as trips and electrical fires. We have created a detailed guide to help property owners take a more proactive approach towards outdoor lighting maintenance.

Common Landscape Lighting Issues

While switching to LED is a step in the right direction if you want to save money and the planet, issues can still arise that require immediate attention. Here are the most common outdoor lighting issues that can arise unexpectedly.

Lamp Burnout

Whether you have LED or conventional lamps, all lights eventually burn out. The occasional burnout is not a major cause for concern. However, frequent or quick burnout for the expected lifespan is a sign of a more severe underlying problem. The most common culprits include loose sockets, power surges, faulty wiring, and using the wrong wattage. If you experience such issues, reach out to a professional technician for an accurate diagnosis, effective repairs, and long-lasting results.

Damage from Plants

Green spaces not only enhance the beauty of your landscape but also contribute to a better environment. However, animals and plants can damage your outdoor lighting fixtures. Vines, tree branches, bushes, and other greenery can grow over lighting, obstructing illumination and creating dark spots. In extreme cases, vines growing up the side of your home can cause structural damage and destabilize fixtures attached to the building.

Wiring Problems

Frayed or faulty wiring is a major issue on residential and commercial properties. Wires and connectors direct electricity to your lights, and deterioration can become a serious hazard. With this in mind, prioritizing regular inspections and maintenance is crucial to prevent devastating scenarios and costly repairs. If you see any tears or holes in the protective covering, contact a professional electrician for assistance.

Outdoor Lighting Maintenance Tips

As a property owner, undertaking improvement projects is a proactive approach to ensuring optimal functionality and safety. Let’s explore helpful tips to keep your outdoor spaces well-lit all year round.

Clean Fixtures Regularly

Exterior lighting fixtures are exposed to the elements and often accumulate dirt and debris, which cause dim illumination. In addition, dirty fixtures have a higher risk of corrosion and other problems. Turn off the power at the circuit breaker and use a soft, dry cloth to wipe away built-up dirt, debris, and grime. In the case of stubborn stains, use a damp sponge and a mild soap. Once the fixtures are completely dry, turn the power back on and test for functionality.

Trim Surrounding Vegetation

As mentioned, green spaces enhance curb appeal but also risk damage to landscape lighting fixtures. Trim or prune overgrown limbs and bushes around outdoor lights. It is crucial to familiarize yourself with the location of landscape and hardscape lighting, preventing damage and costly replacements. If you notice damage to fixtures or wires during yard care, address them right away.

Inspect Wires Regularly

If you want to get the best performance and enhance the lifespan of your outdoor lighting, include wiring inspections in your landscape lighting maintenance plan. This should include every electrical component from the fuse box to the socket. A certified electrician can pinpoint loose fixtures, weak connections, and frayed wiring easily, providing effective solutions to avoid costly problems and hazards down the road.

Contact Abulous Lighting and schedule a consultation with our experts to learn more about landscape lighting installation and maintenance. Our experts can help you pick the right outdoor lighting perfect for your space and budget.

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Kimberly Buckland

Absolute Lighting installed my outdoor flood lights 2 years ago and they are beautiful! They did such a great job that I used them to setup and take down the Christmas lights for the past 2 years. I would highly recommend them. Frank always responds to questions and automatically puts me on the schedule for set up and take down of the Christmas Lights.

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Graham Antin

We love Abulous lighting and have been using them for years  They are very responsive and professional and  will come back no questions asked for any follow up work  Good pricing and highly trustworthy  Frank, the owner, is a true  stand up guy.  I recommend without reservation

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Allan Conlan

Frank and the team at Abulous were great to work with. They came out and retro-upgraded some previous lighting that we had done a few years back and made it look as seamless and continuous as possible. They also worked with us on the best (& most economical) way to light up a hard to reach area of our yard. They also followed up with us after we had another group of workers "disturb" some of the lighting wires and came back out and fixed everything back up again. Very friendly, dependable local resource who do great work. Highly recommend.

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Mike Thomas

After reviewing multiple companies we contracted with Abilous Lighting to create outside accent lighting for our home, backyard patio, walkways, & fire pit.  Their ideas and design were the best!   It was a pleasure working with Frank Hasty, who did  the design, and his crew of Brandon & Rusty who performed the work.  All were excellent to work with.   We are very happy with Abulous Lighting.