Lighting Installation in Show Low, AZ: Homes, Shops, and LED

Good lighting makes a home easier to live in and a business easier to find. At Phil Stratton Electric, we handle lighting installation in Show Low, AZ for homes and businesses. We install indoor fixtures, ceiling fans, outdoor and landscape lighting, and LED upgrades. Call (928) 521-8833 to plan your lighting project.

Indoor lighting for your home

We install and replace many kinds of indoor lighting:

• Kitchen lights over counters, an island, or the sink, so you can see while you cook
• Ceiling fans with light kits
• Hallway and stair lights for safer walking at night and early in the morning
• Recessed lights, also called can lights, which sit inside the ceiling and spread light evenly
• New fixtures to replace old or broken ones
• Light switches and dimmers

Many older homes have just one light in the middle of each room. If a room feels dark, we can add fixtures and switches where you need them. In older homes where the circuits are already full, that may mean running a new circuit.

Outdoor and landscape lighting

Many Show Low homes sit among tall pines, and winter evenings get dark early. Outdoor lights help you:

• Light driveways, walkways, and steps, so no one trips on ice or uneven ground
• Light decks and patios
• Make your front door easy to find for guests and deliveries
• Add motion-sensor lights for security
• Light trees, paths, and garden beds

Outdoor lighting has to stand up to snow, monsoon rain, and strong sun. We use fixtures and boxes made for outdoor use and install them to keep water out. Outdoor outlets also need GFCI protection. A GFCI is a safety device that shuts off power if it senses a problem.

LED upgrades

LED stands for light-emitting diode. LED bulbs and fixtures use less electricity than older incandescent, halogen, or fluorescent lights. They also last much longer, so you change bulbs less often. They turn on at full brightness right away, even on cold mornings.

Sometimes an LED upgrade is as simple as new bulbs. Other times it means replacing old fixtures, such as the long fluorescent tube lights common in garages, shops, and businesses. We look at your lighting and tell you which approach makes sense.

Some older dimmer switches do not work well with LED bulbs and can cause flickering or buzzing. If you are switching to LED, we can replace your dimmers with ones that match.

Lighting for Show Low businesses

Businesses along Deuce of Clubs (US 60) and AZ 260 need customers to see them, especially on dark winter evenings. We install and upgrade:

• Storefront and entrance lights
• Parking lot and walkway lights
• Lighting inside stores, restaurants, and offices
• Shop and warehouse lighting
• LED fixtures to replace older fluorescent lights

Better lighting helps customers find you and helps your staff work safely. Switching to LED can also lower your power use. We plan the work around your business hours when we can.

Lighting for garages and workshops

A garage or shop needs bright, even light so you can see what you are working on. Many garages still have one bare bulb or an old fluorescent fixture that flickers in the cold. LED shop lights turn on fast in cold weather and light the whole space evenly.

We can add more fixtures, put lights on a switch by the door, and add outlets near your workbench. If your garage or shop is detached from the house, we can also bring power out to it.

Timers, motion sensors, and dusk-to-dawn lights

Outdoor lights work best when you do not have to remember to turn them on. Here are three common choices:

• Timers turn lights on and off at set times.
• Motion sensors turn lights on when someone walks by, then turn them off after a short time.
• Dusk-to-dawn sensors turn lights on when it gets dark and off when the sun comes up.

Each one can save energy and add security. We can help you choose the right control for each area.

Why an electrician should install your lights

Putting in a light can look simple. It still involves wiring, a box strong enough to hold the fixture, and a circuit that can handle the load. A ceiling fan, for example, needs a box made to support a fan's weight and motion. Mistakes can cause shocks, fires, or fixtures that fall. For your safety, have a licensed electrician install new fixtures and circuits.

Planning your lighting project

Before you call, think about:

• Which rooms or outdoor areas you want to light
• What bothers you about your lighting now, such as dark corners, glare, or flicker
• Whether the job is at a home or a business

Photos of the space can help us plan. You can see examples of our work in our gallery. For other electrical work in Show Low, such as repairs, panel upgrades, or emergency service, visit our Show Low electrician page.

FAQ

Can you add lights to a room that only has one fixture?

Yes. We can add new fixtures, switches, and dimmers. If the circuit is already full, we may run a new one.

Do you install outdoor and landscape lighting?

Yes. We install lights for driveways, walkways, decks, entries, trees, and garden areas, using fixtures made for outdoor use.

Is switching to LED worth it?

For most homes and businesses, yes. LED lights use less electricity, last longer, and turn on at full brightness even in the cold.

Why do my LED bulbs flicker?

Flickering often comes from an older dimmer switch that was not made for LED bulbs. A loose connection can also cause it. We can find the cause and fix it.

Can you upgrade the lighting at my business?

Yes. We install and upgrade storefront, parking lot, and indoor lighting, including LED fixtures that replace older fluorescent lights.

Call us for lighting installation in Show Low

Call (928) 521-8833 to plan your lighting project. Tell us which areas you want to light and whether it is a home or a business. We have served Northeastern Arizona for over 30 years from our office at 106 South Main St, Snowflake, AZ 85937, and Show Low is on our service areas list. See all of our services or send a message through contact us.