
This means you’ll never have to worry about switching your light on/off. The inbuilt sensors are designed to detect when the sun goes up or down. They are fast becoming popular for many good reasons. If the lights are controlled by a timer, the timer may become out of sync due to Daylight Savings or other reasons. The lights may also be turning off frequently at night because the sensors are detecting the light from other sources or from the lights themselves. The main reason Dusk to Dawn lights don’t turn on or stay on is that the sensor is frozen in the on or off position. Estimated Time: Depends on personal experience, the light fixture and access to the light fixture.Tools Required: Basic Hand Tools and Safe Ladder.

This electrical project is best performed by a Licensed Electrician or Electrical Contractor Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate.

How to Repair a Dusk to Dawn or Motion Detector Light Fixture: The Security Light Fixture TEST Setting Functions, Replacing a Motion Detector Head on a Dusk to Dawn Fixture, How to Test a Photo Cell.
