Landscape Lighting Transformer Repair
The transformer is the heart of your low-voltage lighting system. When it fails, every zone goes dark. Bright Arbor diagnoses and repairs transformers across Central Florida, from simple fuse swaps and terminal cleaning to complete timer replacements and load rebalancing across zones.
Transformer Issues We Repair
- Blown fuses and tripped circuit breakers inside the transformer
- Corroded or burned terminal block connections
- Faulty mechanical or digital timer replacement
- Failed photocell sensor causing lights to stay on during daytime
- Overloaded zone rebalancing to prevent recurring failures
Repair vs. Replace: How We Decide
Not every transformer problem requires a full replacement. We assess the age of the unit, the availability of replacement parts, and the cost comparison before making a recommendation. If a repair costs more than 60% of a new unit, we recommend an upgrade to a modern multi-zone transformer with a better warranty and smart-timer capability.
Summer lightning strikes are the leading cause of transformer damage in Central Florida. A nearby strike can push a voltage surge through the outlet and burn terminal blocks or destroy the timer circuit. We recommend surge-protected outdoor outlets for all transformer installations. GFCI trips during the wet season are also common, caused by moisture entering connectors at the zone terminal points rather than a transformer fault itself.