If a light fixture inside your home stops working, all you usually need to do to fix it is change a light bulb. But light fixtures outside are exposed to a lot of elements like snow, ice, water and critters and lot more may need to be done to keep them working to their potential.
General maintenance: Clean off lenses; Straighten, tighten and adjust fixtures; Check for broken lenses and corrosion.
If the light is out, replace it with the same wattage. Larger wattage can overload the system.
If there are multiple lights out in a group, check for a loose connection in the wire. This can be a broken or cut wire, or one that was chewed on by critters.
If the whole lighting system is out: (1) Check for power in the outlet first. If there is no power, then check the breaker panel or look for a ground fault reset button, which can come from anywhere in the house. We once had to reset a button in the bathroom. (2) You may need to check the timer. Make sure it is working, spin to see if the lights come on and off. A timer can go bad and may need to be replaced. (3) Check the fuse in the transformer and replace if needed.
If you don’t have a lighting system, install one! Why should you only enjoy your landscape during the day?
