Landscape lighting not working
Answer: call a electrician.
When outdoor landscape lights — pathway lights, uplights, spotlights, or deck lights — stop working or flicker inconsistently, the issue is usually a low-voltage wiring problem, a failed transformer, corroded connections, or damaged fixtures. Low-voltage landscape lighting (12V) is safer than line voltage but still requires proper installation to avoid tripped circuits, dim lights, and premature fixture failure. An electrician can trace wiring faults, test the transformer output, replace corroded connectors with waterproof splice kits, and ensure the system is balanced across runs.
Who to call
For this problem, call a: Electrician
Symptoms to look for
- Some or all outdoor lights fail to turn on at dusk
- Lights are noticeably dimmer than they used to be
- Individual lights flicker or turn on and off randomly
- Transformer is humming loudly or feels very hot to the touch
- Lights at the end of a run are dimmer than those near the transformer
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