--- title: Lighting Services Blog | Lighting Maintenance description: Lighting Maintenance | Blog about facilities' life safety and lighting concerns including emergency lighting, interior and exterior lighting --- Questions?  Call us now at [(800) 225-0263](tel:1800-225-0263)  |  [(203) 756-8148](tel:203-756-8148) [![Lighting_Services_Logo](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/hs-fs/file-2244324566-png/images/Logo-2.png?width=200&height=124&name=Logo-2.png "Lighting_Services_Logo")](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net) Search this site on Google Search Google # [Lighting Services Blog](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog) ### [Why Spring Cleaning Should Include Your Lighting and Electrical Systems](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/spring-cleaning-benefits-focus-on-electrical-and-lighting-systems) ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/298916/file-425707331-png/simplex_core_images/profile-default.png) by [ Cooper Clark](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/author/cooper-clark) on Apr 07, 2025 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-icon-2.png) ](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-sharing-form.php?blogname=Why%20Spring%20Cleaning%20Should%20Include%20Your%20Lighting%20and%20Electrical%20Systems&blogurl=https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/spring-cleaning-benefits-focus-on-electrical-and-lighting-systems) [![Why Spring Cleaning Should Include Your Lighting and Electrical Systems](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/bright%20room%20in%20spring%20with%20sunlight%20and%20light%20bulbs-1.jpeg) ](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/spring-cleaning-benefits-focus-on-electrical-and-lighting-systems) Spring has sprung, and with it many small and large business owners are taking the time to deep clean their premises, re-evaluate inventory, and declutter their storage areas. Spring cleaning offers more than just a fresh look for your business - it's an opportunity to enhance efficiency and safety by focusing on electrical and lighting systems!                               [Read More](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/spring-cleaning-benefits-focus-on-electrical-and-lighting-systems) Topics: [ Lighting Maintenance](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/lighting-maintenance), [ Commercial Lighting](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/commercial-lighting), [ Electrical repairs](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/electrical-repairs) ### [Different Types of Lights; You Should Use One Lighting Company](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/different-types-of-lights-you-should-use-one-lighting-company) ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/298916/file-425707331-png/simplex_core_images/profile-default.png) by [ Cooper Clark](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/author/cooper-clark) on Feb 06, 2023 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-icon-2.png) ](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-sharing-form.php?blogname=Different%20Types%20of%20Lights;%20You%20Should%20Use%20One%20Lighting%20Company&blogurl=https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/different-types-of-lights-you-should-use-one-lighting-company) [![Different Types of Lights; You Should Use One Lighting Company](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/hubfs/store%20lights.jpeg) ](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/different-types-of-lights-you-should-use-one-lighting-company) Every building - whether it's a business, school, store, factory, etc. - uses different types of lighting. The lighting features in your building should correspond to the purpose and setting of each area. The proper lighting is a game-changer, and understanding which type of lighting you need is essential. But just because you have different types of lights doesn't mean you need different companies to sell, install or repair them. In this piece, we shall explore popular types of lights, and why you should use one lighting company. [Read More](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/different-types-of-lights-you-should-use-one-lighting-company) Topics: [ Lighting Maintenance](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/lighting-maintenance), [ Commercial Lighting](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/commercial-lighting) ### [Pole Lights](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/pole-lights) ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/298916/file-425707331-png/simplex_core_images/profile-default.png) by [ Cooper Clark](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/author/cooper-clark) on Nov 26, 2021 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-icon-2.png) ](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-sharing-form.php?blogname=Pole%20Lights&blogurl=https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/pole-lights) [![Pole Lights](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/hubfs/POLE.jpg) ](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/pole-lights) Where you mount your lights is important. This gets complicated in places such as outdoor parking areas where there are no nearby walls to install lights on. This is where pole lights come in, and it's crucial to know as much as possible about pole lights before choosing the type to use.  [Read More](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/pole-lights) Topics: [ Energy Savings](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/energy-savings), [ Lighting Maintenance](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/lighting-maintenance), [ Commercial Lighting](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/commercial-lighting) ### [Electrical Repairs](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/electrical-repairs) ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/298916/file-425707331-png/simplex_core_images/profile-default.png) by [ Cooper Clark](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/author/cooper-clark) on Jul 27, 2021 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-icon-2.png) ](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-sharing-form.php?blogname=Electrical%20Repairs&blogurl=https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/electrical-repairs) [![Electrical Repairs](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/hubfs/outlet.jpg) ](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/electrical-repairs) Every business in this age uses an electrical system and electrical equipment, and there are few things that disrupt the workday like the electricity going on the blink. Less dramatically, but equally detrimental to your business, is when your electrical system gets a more subtle sort of damage. Wires and connections get loose or worn down, and then everything your business depends on slows down and develops quirks that interfere with your day. Here are a few things that may require the services of a professional electrician. [Read More](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/electrical-repairs) Topics: [ Lighting Maintenance](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/lighting-maintenance), [ Commercial Lighting](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/commercial-lighting), [ Electrical repairs](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/electrical-repairs) ### [When Should You Schedule Lighting Inspections?](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/when-should-you-schedule-lighting-inspections) ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/298916/file-425707331-png/simplex_core_images/profile-default.png) by [ Cooper Clark](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/author/cooper-clark) on May 21, 2021 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-icon-2.png) ](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-sharing-form.php?blogname=When%20Should%20You%20Schedule%20Lighting%20Inspections?&blogurl=https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/when-should-you-schedule-lighting-inspections) [![When Should You Schedule Lighting Inspections?](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/hubfs/inspect.jpg) ](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/when-should-you-schedule-lighting-inspections) Every building should have its lighting systems inspected occasionally. It's important to keep an eye on your lighting as those fixtures and high-powered bulbs have potential to cause injury or even fire if they malfunction.  [Read More](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/when-should-you-schedule-lighting-inspections) Topics: [ Emergency Lighting](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/emergency-lighting), [ Lighting Maintenance](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/lighting-maintenance), [ Commercial Lighting](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/commercial-lighting) ### [Taking Special Care Of Your LED Lights](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/taking-special-care-of-your-led-lights) ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/298916/file-425707331-png/simplex_core_images/profile-default.png) by [ Cooper Clark](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/author/cooper-clark) on Dec 07, 2020 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-icon-2.png) ](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-sharing-form.php?blogname=Taking%20Special%20Care%20Of%20Your%20LED%20Lights&blogurl=https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/taking-special-care-of-your-led-lights) [![Taking Special Care Of Your LED Lights](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/hubfs/inspecting.jpg) ](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/taking-special-care-of-your-led-lights) LED lights have many benefits for companies. They reduce your utility bill, provide consistent and clean white light for your property, and they look pretty. One of the biggest benefits is how long the LEDs last without flickering. They generally can run for 50,000 hours, and that can help you cross one more expense off this year's quarterly report. However, as with all things, failing to maintain your lights can lead to you losing hours and ultimately paying for replacements long before you are budgeted to. Here are a few tips for avoiding that. [Read More](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/taking-special-care-of-your-led-lights) Topics: [ LED Lighting](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/led-lighting), [ Lighting Maintenance](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/lighting-maintenance), [ Commercial Lighting](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/commercial-lighting) ### [Are Your Lights Aging Gracefully?](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/are-your-lights-aging-gracefully) ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/298916/file-425707331-png/simplex_core_images/profile-default.png) by [ Cooper Clark](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/author/cooper-clark) on Jun 16, 2020 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-icon-2.png) ](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-sharing-form.php?blogname=Are%20Your%20Lights%20Aging%20Gracefully?&blogurl=https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/are-your-lights-aging-gracefully) [![Are Your Lights Aging Gracefully?](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/hubfs/kid%20looking%20at%20bulb%20(2).jpg) ](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/are-your-lights-aging-gracefully)      Maintaining a property means that you are responsible for making the place safe, attractive and functional, and a big part of achieving that is maintaining the system of light fixtures that keep your property illuminated.  Here are a few things you should know about your lights as time goes on and they begin to age.   [Read More](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/are-your-lights-aging-gracefully) Topics: [ Energy Savings](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/energy-savings), [ LED Lighting](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/led-lighting), [ Lighting Maintenance](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/lighting-maintenance), [ Commercial Lighting](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/commercial-lighting) ### [Best Reasons to Upgrade to LED Lighting Now](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/best-reasons-to-upgrade-to-led-lighting-now) ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/298916/file-425707331-png/simplex_core_images/profile-default.png) by [ Cooper Clark](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/author/cooper-clark) on Feb 11, 2019 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-icon-2.png) ](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-sharing-form.php?blogname=Best%20Reasons%20to%20Upgrade%20to%20LED%20Lighting%20Now&blogurl=https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/best-reasons-to-upgrade-to-led-lighting-now) [![Best Reasons to Upgrade to LED Lighting Now](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/hubfs/LED%20IMAGE-1.jpg) ](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/best-reasons-to-upgrade-to-led-lighting-now) So many factors are involved each day that make up our business decisions. It's often easy to fall into a pattern of tunnel vision where only today's problems are concerned. Let's take a quick look at the two best reasons to look at upgrading your company to LED lighting now, instead of waiting until it becomes a problem. [Read More](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/best-reasons-to-upgrade-to-led-lighting-now) Topics: [ Energy Savings](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/energy-savings), [ LED Lighting](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/led-lighting), [ Lighting Maintenance](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/lighting-maintenance) ### [5 Commercial Lighting Locations That are Often Neglected (And Really Shouldn't Be)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/5-commercial-lighting-locations-that-are-often-neglected-and-really-shouldnt-be) ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/298916/file-425707331-png/simplex_core_images/profile-default.png) by [ Cooper Clark](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/author/cooper-clark) on Jan 03, 2019 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-icon-2.png) ](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-sharing-form.php?blogname=5%20Commercial%20Lighting%20Locations%20That%20are%20Often%20Neglected%20(And%20Really%20Shouldn't%20Be)&blogurl=https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/5-commercial-lighting-locations-that-are-often-neglected-and-really-shouldnt-be) [![5 Commercial Lighting Locations That are Often Neglected (And Really Shouldn't Be)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/hubfs/backstorage%202.jpg) ](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/5-commercial-lighting-locations-that-are-often-neglected-and-really-shouldnt-be)   Every business, no matter how big or small, comes with a surprisingly long list of maintenance responsibilities. Just keeping the facility properly swept, mopped, and wiped down with a sanitizing cleaner takes enough effort as-is. Almost no team manages to keep up with every corner of the building, especially in areas where it's not fun to be. From cleaning the break room microwave to wiping down handrails, there are a number of facility upkeep tasks that need to be maintained, and maintaining the building lighting is one of these little tasks that all too often falls through the cracks. [Read More](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/5-commercial-lighting-locations-that-are-often-neglected-and-really-shouldnt-be) Topics: [ Emergency Lighting Made Simple](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/emergency-lighting-made-simple), [ Lighting Maintenance](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/lighting-maintenance), [ Commercial Lighting](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/commercial-lighting) ### [3 Reasons Your Emergency Lights Should Be LED's](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/3-reasons-your-emergency-lights-should-be-leds) ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/298916/file-425707331-png/simplex_core_images/profile-default.png) by [ Cooper Clark](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/author/cooper-clark) on Dec 13, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-icon-2.png) ](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-sharing-form.php?blogname=3%20Reasons%20Your%20Emergency%20Lights%20Should%20Be%20LED's&blogurl=https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/3-reasons-your-emergency-lights-should-be-leds) [![3 Reasons Your Emergency Lights Should Be LED's](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/hubfs/led%20exits-1.jpg) ](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/3-reasons-your-emergency-lights-should-be-leds) According to safety regulations, your commercial building is required to have emergency exit lights indicating both emergency exit doors and the path to emergency exits if the route is not apparent. But installing your exit lights correctly is about more than just placement. Emergency exit lights need to function properly and safely even in situations where all other lights in the building fail.  This is why most emergency exit lights are connected to a backup battery source that will last at least a few hours after power fails or is cut off in the building. Beyond power source, you should also think carefully about the materials used to build your emergency exit lights and the bulbs that illuminate the signs so that people in dangerous situations can clearly navigate their way to safety. [Read More](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/3-reasons-your-emergency-lights-should-be-leds) Topics: [ Emergency Lighting Systems](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/emergency-lighting-systems), [ Emergency Lighting](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/emergency-lighting), [ Energy Savings](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/energy-savings), [ LED Lighting](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/led-lighting), [ Lighting Maintenance](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/lighting-maintenance) [All posts](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/all) [Next](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/lighting-maintenance/page/2) ## About this blog Blog about facilities' life safety and lighting concerns including emergency lighting, exit signs, interior and exterior lighting. ### Subscribe to Email Updates [Subscribe to RSS feeds](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/rss.xml) [![Click to Request My 100% FreeLife-Safety Inspection AED - Emergency Lighting - Fire](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/235721/cebe47bd-ead7-40ad-9449-b3eab0ac17e0.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/235721/cebe47bd-ead7-40ad-9449-b3eab0ac17e0) ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Commercial Lighting (32)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/commercial-lighting) - [Emergency Lighting (32)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/emergency-lighting) - [LED Lighting (29)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/led-lighting) - [Emergency Lighting Systems (27)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/emergency-lighting-systems) - [Energy Savings (23)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/energy-savings) - [Lighting Maintenance (17)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/lighting-maintenance) - [Emergency Lighting CT (16)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/emergency-lighting-ct) - [Understanding Emergency Lighting Fire Code (13)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/understanding-emergency-lighting-fire-code) - [Emergency Lighting Made Simple (11)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/emergency-lighting-made-simple) - [Electrical repairs (2)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/electrical-repairs) - [Electric Vehicles (1)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/electric-vehicles) [Expand all](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/lighting-maintenance#) ### Authors List - [Cooper Clark (135)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/author/cooper-clark) - [Guest Author (1)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/author/guest-author) ### Contact Details Phone: (800) 225-0263 Fax:      (203) 596-8991 eMail:  [sales@lightingservicesinc.net](mailto:sales@lightingservicesinc.net) ### lightingservicesinc.net ### Blog Categories - [Commercial Lighting (32)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/commercial-lighting) - [Emergency Lighting (32)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/emergency-lighting) - [LED Lighting (29)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/led-lighting) - [Emergency Lighting Systems (27)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/emergency-lighting-systems) - [Energy Savings (23)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/energy-savings) - [Lighting Maintenance (17)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/lighting-maintenance) - [Emergency Lighting CT (16)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/emergency-lighting-ct) - [Understanding Emergency Lighting Fire Code (13)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/understanding-emergency-lighting-fire-code) - [Emergency Lighting Made Simple (11)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/emergency-lighting-made-simple) - [Electrical repairs (2)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/electrical-repairs) - [Electric Vehicles (1)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/electric-vehicles) ### Follow Lighting Services Inc: