The Role of Outdoor Lighting in Home Security

Tens of thousands of robberies and burglaries happen each year in Pennsylvania, but having outdoor security lighting significantly reduces the risk of your home being targeted. Outdoor lighting also increases visibility, which helps to reduce the risk of accidents on your property.

The trusted electricians with Iddings Electric are here to explain the role of outdoor lighting in keeping your home secure.

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Why Outdoor Light Matters for Home Security

Outdoor lighting comes with a lot of benefits. It deters criminals from targeting your home, increases visibility around your home at night, reduces the risk of tripping or falling in the dark, and increases property value.

Installing outdoor lighting is a great way to improve your home’s security without investing in a pricey security system.

Types of Outdoor Lighting for Security

There are many different types of outdoor lighting you can choose from. You can also mix and match different types of lighting to create the best outdoor lighting system for you and your home.

Types of outdoor lighting for security include:

• Motion-activated: Motion-activated lights turn on when the sensors detect motion. Unexpected lights can make intruders think they’ve been caught and scare them away. These are energy-efficient and cost-effective but could be tripped by severe weather or wildlife.
• Timed lights: Timed lights turn on automatically and illuminate your home all night. They can be programmed to work while you’re away, leading intruders to think you’re home even when you’re not. They’re cost-effective but dimmer than other options.
• Floodlights: These lights are very bright, making them great for illuminating large areas such as your yard. However, the brightness may be disruptive to you or your neighbors, and they are not as energy-efficient.
• Landscape lighting: These lights are aesthetically pleasing and create curb appeal by illuminating walkways and accentuating your landscaping. However, they can be pricey and might not offer the highest level of security.

Key Areas To Illuminate Around the Home

For security lights to be effective, they must be strategically placed to effectively illuminate the most vulnerable areas around your home.  Key areas include:

• Entrances
• Garages and storage sheds
• Blind spots such as corners, wide open yards, gardens, etc.

Lighting these areas helps to make it difficult for thieves to hide and sneak up on your home.

Benefits of Outdoor Lighting for Home Security

There are a variety of benefits that come from using outdoor lighting to improve your home’s security. Besides deterring burglars, the benefits of outdoor lighting include:

• Lower insurance premiums: Since outdoor lighting helps to protect you from thieves and avoidable accidents, this can lower your insurance premiums. Homes with security measures in place can receive discounts from their insurance provider for making their home safer.
• Increase property value: Installing outdoor lighting can increase your property value because it’s a protective measure and can provide aesthetic appeal at night.
• Improve safety: Having a well-lit home drastically reduces the risk of home invaders. It also helps prevent avoidable accidents that often occur in the dark when you can’t see well. 

Depend on Iddings Electric for Outdoor Lighting

Iddings Electric is here for all your outdoor lighting needs. We can provide expert exterior lighting services to homes in Central PA.

We offer…

• Over 20 years of experience
• Straight-forward pricing
• Same-day services
• Background-checked technicians

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Contact Iddings Electric to schedule outdoor lighting services for your home today.