How Do You Troubleshoot A Motion Detector Light?
Motion detector lights provide convenient, hands-free visibility for you and your invited guests. Motion detector lights can also alert you and your neighbors to uninvited guests, intruders or trespassers, and offer an effective means of diverting unwanted human or animal visitors from the area. As with all electronic devices, however, especially outdoor devices, maintenance and troubleshooting will be required. Whether a motion detector light remains constantly on or off, or the light turns on or off unexpectedly, the basic troubleshooting steps are the same. Clean all surface areas. Since most motion detector lights are installed outdoors, the first step in troubleshooting should be cleaning. Dust, debris, mildew and typical outdoor conditions will affect the fixture’s functionality. A dirty bulb can dim the light coverage. A dirty sensor can cause the light to stay consistently on or off. Clean and secure the power connections. Make sure the power breakers and switches are functioni