LED lights are a technological marvel. They offer many benefits and are known for their efficiency and durability. These traits are some of the reasons why they are a popular choice for outdoor lighting. While rare, there are known instances where LED lights suffer from premature failure. In this blog post, Unique Outdoor Illumination & Mosquito Pros provide insight into why outdoor LED lights may prematurely fail.
Overview of Benefits of Outdoor LED Lighting
- Incredible energy efficiency: LED lights require less energy than traditional outdoor lighting to operate. This, along with their extended lifespan, allow for homeowners to save on both energy and replacement costs.
- Reduced heat generation: Unlike traditional outdoor lighting, LED lights do not generate as much heat, making them safer for use around plants and for households that have small children and pets.
- Environmentally friendly: Given their ability to save energy, it’s no wonder that they are also environmentally friendly. It’s a great feeling when you’re helping the environment while also saving money.
Causes of Outdoor LED Lighting Failures
In certain circumstances, LED lighting can fail. When it comes to outdoor lighting, it’s a good idea to work with a professional. Professionals can help you select the right type of lights for your situation and install them in a way that helps them best do their job.
This blog post is by no means an attempt to dissuade you from using outdoor LED lights for your home but to inform you of situations where they could break to better prepare you.
It’s important to remember that there are many LED lights on the market, some of which are made for different purposes. In addition, depending on what kind and brand of LED lighting you have, they could be designed to handle different situations. Also, you may encounter specific problems due to poor-quality LED lights or manufacturing defects. There are also many ways an LED light can fail – below are several examples:
Harsh Temperatures
While LED lights are renowned for their cool functioning, they can overheat if exposed to high levels of heat over a period of time. Extreme heat can also reduce the effectiveness of an LED and shorten its lifespan. Also, if an LED light does not have a proper heat sink, it will not be able to dispense heat correctly. In fact, overheating is the most common cause of LED lighting failure. This emphasizes the importance of ensuring that LED lights are not around a potential heat source, such as an outdoor fireplace.
In addition to overheating, freezing temperatures can cause the LED housing to crack. If the housing is cracked, foreign objects such as bugs or debris can enter it. The temperatures an LED can handle depend greatly on the specific LED light that you select.
By working with an outdoor lighting professional, you can better determine the correct placement and type of outdoor LED lights for your situation.
Moisture Damage
If moisture finds its way into an LED light, it can cause it to short out. How easily moisture can get into a LED light depends on its quality. If you do get moisture in your LED light, you should enlist the help of an outdoor lighting professional as soon as possible.
Structural Issues
Whether by a design flaw, poor quality materials, or damage, an LED light can stop functioning properly and become dangerous. Furthermore, if the flow of electricity is cut off, it will prevent the light from working at all.
LED Driver Failure
An LED driver is a part that regulates how much power is going to an LED light. If a driver isn’t doing its job correctly, too much power could be sent to the LED, causing it to overheat. Needless to say, an LED driver is a critical part of your LED lighting, and an LED driver failure would be catastrophic to it.
Below are several ways an LED driver can fail:
Temperature Range
The driver of an LED light is made to function in a specific temperature range. This range can vary depending on the rating of the particular driver. Variations outside of that can lead to a driver failure.
Poor Quality Parts
If an LED driver is of lower quality, a failure would be more likely to occur. It is important to always go with quality products when electricity is concerned. We can help you find the right outdoor LED lights for your situation.
LED Landscape Lighting Installation
When you want LED lighting that works for you, it pays to go with a professional. At Unique Outdoor Illumination & Mosquito Pros, we’ve helped many customers get the most out of their outdoor lighting for over 20 years. Our commitment to strong customer support and high-quality services is the reason we have received so many five star reviews. If you’re in the Houston area, we can work with you to create a beautiful lighting arrangement that you will be proud to call your own.
You depend on outdoor lighting to help you navigate the dark or aid in the security of your home. A malfunctioning LED light can be an inconvenience at best and downright dangerous at worst. We can help you select the best LED lighting for your situation. In addition, we also offer maintenance to keep your LED lights working as they should.
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