Parking-lot lighting isn’t just about visibility—it’s your first layer of security and brand appeal. When fixtures fail, liability and operating costs rise fast. Below are five warning signs it’s time to call a professional lighting-maintenance crew.
1. Random Dark Spots Appear Overnight
One burned-out lamp might be a fluke; clusters of dark poles usually indicate a photocell or control failure. Letting them linger invites theft and trip hazards.
2. Lamps Glow Pink or Green
Metal-halide bulbs shift color as they near end-of-life, often drawing more wattage than LEDs that out-perform them. Swap before your utility bill spikes.
3. Frequent Breaker Trips
Nuisance trips can signal water-intrusion in pole bases or corroded underground conductors. A licensed electrician should megger-test the circuit, not just reset the breaker.
4. Inconsistent On/Off Times
If half the lot pops on at 6 p.m. and the rest 30 minutes later, photocells are out of sync. A simple calibration can reclaim uniform curb appeal—and reduce complaints.
5. Spiral Burn Marks on Lenses
Overheated ballasts or wrong-wattage lamps leave scorch marks. That heat shortens component life and increases fire risk.
Pro Tip: Group Relamping Saves 25 % on Labor
Rather than dispatching a bucket truck each time a single bulb dies, schedule group relamping every 24–36 months. You’ll get volume pricing and consistent lumen output.
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