Energy-Efficient Lighting Maintenance

If you’re thinking of installing LED lighting in your home or business, you’re likely already aware of the many benefits it can offer you. However, as a cost-conscious corporation, business owner, or homeowner wanting the highest possible return on your investment, you probably want to know what upkeep is required to keep your LED lighting system in good working order.

LED Lighting Maintenance Factors to Keep in Mind

Before examining maintenance issues, it’s important to understand how LED lighting works and how it can fail if it’s not properly maintained.

LED lamps use solid-state electronics to generate light. Drivers that are embedded in the fixtures and lamps control these solid-state electronics. Although the light-emitting parts are more durable, the drivers’ performance can degrade over time due to constant exposure to heat. As a result, many LED lights have thermal management systems that effectively conduct heat away. However, the buildup of dust and debris can adversely impact this heat removal.

There are two main types of failures in LED lighting: equipment failures and performance failures. Equipment failures usually affect drivers, light engines, protective devices, and controls. Performance failures can involve start-up failures, temperature failures, color shifting, and degradation of light output.

Of course, if you’ve invested a lot of money in outfitting your business or home with LED lighting, you want to prevent these failures at all costs. The answer, according to experienced LED lighting electricians, is regular maintenance, which should include regular:

• Cleaning of the fixtures, luminaries and components
• Inspection of the fixtures, luminaries and components for wear and tear
• Light output measurements

Best Performed by a Professional

Maintaining your LED lighting is not a simple task. You’re best advised to hire an experienced LED lighting specialist. A licensed electrician will know exactly how to clean and maintain the system. Plus, they can alert you to any components that need replacing or other issues that need to be addressed before they become big — and expensive — problems. In other words, while it might cost something to schedule regular maintenance, you’ll see the returns in the long run because your LED lighting system will last longer.

Contact Us For Energy-Efficient Lighting Maintenance

Regarding LED light maintenance, commercial and residential properties can rely on Lippolis Electric, Inc. to deliver the expertise and superior service they seek. Because we have a proven track record of over 35 years of providing top-quality work, including energy-efficient lighting maintenance, the tri-state area can rest assured that their business or homes’ lighting projects are in good hands. To learn more about how we can help you with LED lighting maintenance, fill out our contact form!