6 Common Landscape Lighting Repairs

Fixes that Update & Modernize Your Lighting System for Years to Come

At LUX Landscape Lighting, we repair and service all landscape lighting brands in the Cincinnati area. So far, we’ve been able to complete landscape lighting repairs on every system we’ve seen. Usually, replacing elements in the system is less expensive than installing a brand new system.

Here are some common landscape lighting repairs we solve:

Individual light fixture that won’t turn on
Groups of lights that won’t turn on
The entire landscape lighting system won’t turn on
Lights come on at the wrong time
Crooked or broken light fixtures
Lights that are dimmer than they used to be

A given problem often requires troubleshooting to pinpoint the exact fix. Let’s explore.

Common Landscape Lighting Repairs: Individual Light Fixture That Won’t Turn On

If you have one light fixture that won’t turn on, the solution might be simple.

If your fixture has replaceable bulbs, the bulb might have burnt out. Clean the connections and replace the bulb.
The fixture could be broken, by being stepped on or knocked by lawn care equipment. The fixture often needs to be replaced.
There could be an electrical issue, which we would diagnose.

Common Landscape Lighting Repairs: Groups of Lights That Won’t Turn On

If more than one fixture isn’t working, it’s likely to be a systemic problem, such as:

Wiring issue for a particular zone. A wire could be damaged, breaking the circuit.
If the wiring had been previously repaired and broke again, it’s likely non-outdoor rated products were used.
Problem with the central landscape lighting transformer. Perhaps a zone was inadvertently disabled.

Common Landscape Lighting Repairs: Entire Landscape Lighting System Won’t Turn On

If your landscape lighting system stops working entirely, it’s definitely a systemic issue. But it’s usually possible to repair the system. Here’s what might be the problem:

Damaged wire coming out of the landscape lighting transformer
Damaged landscape lighting transformer
Water damage to the wiring or transformer
Tripped breaker in your home’s circuit panel, which could indicate an overloaded circuit

Common Landscape Lighting Repairs: Lights Come on at the Wrong Time

If your lights are turning on during the day, or too late at night (or even staying on 24 hours), you probably have a problem with your landscape lighting timer. Depending on the kind of timer you have, landscape lighting repairs might include:

Setting the correct schedule at the landscape lighting transformer
Replacing the timer or transformer
Setting the correct schedule with your smart controller

Common Landscape Lighting Repairs: Crooked or Broken Light Fixtures

Sometimes, the lights themselves are working, but the fixtures don’t look right. This could be because:

Fixtures have become crooked, due to loose or broken stakes
Fixtures have broken, often when threads are stripped where components screw together

Common Landscape Lighting Repairs: Lights that Are Dimmer than They Used to Be

This particular landscape lighting repair could be the easiest DIY project or a real puzzle for professionals.

First, try unscrewing the light fixture lens and cleaning it, inside and out. If dirt was dimming the light output, your problem is solved!
If that didn’t work, there could be any number of electrical issues, from overloaded zones to failing LED chips to loose connections.

If your landscape lighting system isn’t shining at brightly and beautifully as it used to, contact us. The lighting professionals at LUX Landscape Lighting love solving problems from all brands.