Exterior uplights

Exterior lights are subject to a lot of  wear and tear. I am often asked to repair or replace the decorative exterior uplights on the outside walls of homes and businesses. These lights look especially nice and can create great curb appeal plus security in the evening hours. The issue is often the existing older lights were designed in such a way that they tend to fill up with water, therefore they become rusty on the inside light socket. They also can fill up with dirt and debris.  These exterior lights are often subject to abuse due to their location, commonly placed low on a wall and in flower beds.  This location can be hard on traditional incandescent  and even fluorescent light bulbs.  They can get knocked around by landscapers who are working or pruning shrubs in these areas.  If the fixture is knocked around and the incandescent or fluorescent bulb is broken the homeowner is usually unaware of there even being a problem until it is time for the lights to come on after sunset.  
​Recently the new sealed LED fixture has come on the market and these are a great fixture to use to replace the incandescent bulb or florescent lamp and base.  This new style of fixture is more durable and will have a lifespan that is far superior to that of the old style.