Brighten the Season: Why Winter is the Perfect Time to Upgrade Your Lighting

Brighten the Season: Why Winter is the Perfect Time to Upgrade Your Lighting

As the days become shorter and darker, lighting takes on an even greater role in our homes, workplaces and commercial environments. With increased reliance on artificial light during the winter months, now is the ideal time to review existing lighting installations and consider upgrades that can improve efficiency, performance and user comfort.

At Aurora Lighting, we understand the challenges that winter can bring. From reduced daylight hours to increased energy usage, selecting the right lighting solutions can make a significant difference to safety, productivity and energy costs.

Maximise Energy Efficiency

Lighting usage naturally increases throughout autumn and winter, with lights switched on earlier in the day and remaining on for longer periods. Upgrading to modern LED technology can significantly reduce energy consumption while maintaining excellent light quality and performance.

Whether replacing outdated fluorescent fittings in commercial settings or upgrading exterior lighting around residential properties, LED solutions offer substantial energy savings, helping to reduce operating costs during a season when energy usage is at its highest.

Improve Safety and Security

Dark mornings and evenings increase the importance of reliable, high-quality lighting. Well-lit pathways, entrances, car parks and outdoor spaces help improve visibility and create safer environments for employees, customers and homeowners alike.

Upgrading external lighting, floodlights and security lighting ahead of winter ensures buildings remain welcoming, accessible and secure throughout the season.

Enhance Comfort and Productivity

The quality of lighting within workplaces, schools and homes can have a significant impact on comfort and wellbeing. Poor lighting can contribute to eye strain, reduced concentration and an overall less pleasant environment.

Modern LED lighting provides improved colour rendering, better uniformity and enhanced visual comfort, creating spaces that support productivity and wellbeing even during the darkest months of the year.

Take Advantage of Smart Lighting Controls

Winter also presents an excellent opportunity to incorporate smart lighting controls. Sensors, dimming systems and programmable lighting solutions can help optimise energy use by ensuring lights operate only when and where they are needed.

Motion sensors for external areas, daylight harvesting controls and smart scheduling can all contribute to lower running costs while maintaining a safe and comfortable environment.

Upgrade Outdoor Areas

Outdoor lighting often faces its toughest test during winter. Increased rainfall, lower temperatures and longer periods of darkness place greater demands on lighting systems.

Modern weather-resistant LED products, including floodlights, bulkheads and pathway lighting, deliver reliable performance in challenging conditions while offering improved efficiency and reduced maintenance requirements.

Future-Proof Your Lighting Installation

Investing in modern lighting solutions today helps future-proof buildings for years to come. With longer lifespans, lower maintenance costs and improved energy performance, LED upgrades provide long-term value while supporting sustainability goals.

Whether you’re planning a full refurbishment, upgrading a single area, or looking to improve security and efficiency ahead of winter, Aurora Lighting offers a comprehensive range of solutions designed to meet the needs of residential, commercial and industrial applications.

Prepare for the Darker Months Ahead

Winter places greater demands on lighting than any other time of year. By reviewing your current installation and upgrading where required, you can improve energy efficiency, enhance safety and create more comfortable environments for everyone who uses your space.

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Aurora Lighting UK Limited offer you the opportunity to register for a 3 year on-site* warranty on our Commercial products. All our products are carefully tested and are subject to the rigorous checks by the Quality Assurance Team.

Within the applicable Warranty period or 3 year on-site* warranty, Aurora will replace, repair, or rectify products, which are deemed to be defective because of a material or manufacturing fault.

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Aurora Lighting UK Limited offer you the opportunity to register for a 3 year on-site* warranty on our selected Commercial & Industrial luminaires. All our products are carefully tested and are subject to the rigorous checks by the Quality Assurance Team. Within the applicable Warranty period or 3 year on-site* warranty, Aurora will replace, repair or rectify products, which are deemed to be defective because of a material or manufacturing fault, subject the following Terms & Conditions:

Three Year ‘On-Site’ Warranty

•  All Commercial range products (as per our latest catalogue) that hold a 5-yearstandard warranty (excluding the Cosmos LITE Range)

•  The 3-year on-site warranty is applicable to products purchased from 1st June 2023, subject to the conditions outlined below.

•  Applies only to new products from the date of purchase from an Aurora Lighting UK Limited authorised wholesaler. Goods must be registered within 3 months of purchase date.

•  The warranty applies to goods purchased in the United Kingdom only.

•  The on-site warranty is not available to products that were purchased second hand, at an auction, or any other means.

•  The 3 year ‘on-site’ warranty applies in addition to the Terms and Conditions of our standard product warranty.

•  This policy includes replacement product and on-site charges for Aurora Lighting UK Limited approved technicians, or authorised agents that relate to faulty Aurora Lighting UK Limited products which have been installed for their intended purpose.

•  Aurora Lighting UK Limited shall only be liable for repair costs carried out by Aurora Lighting UK Limited approved technicians or authorised agents. Aurora Lighting UK Limited must receive a quotation and agree upon the amount on the quote before any replacement works commence. Any unauthorised costs or invoices will not be accepted by Aurora Lighting UK Limited.

•  This 3 year ‘on-site’ warranty is non-transferrable and is only applicable to the registered warranty holder.

•  On making an on-site warranty claim, these documents are required:

o   a. proof of purchase.
o   b. proof of registration number.
o   c. electrical installation certificate, as per BS 7671;
o   d. electrical installation condition report, as per BS 7671;

 

The below are the 3 Year ‘On-Site’ Warranty exclusions.


•  Faults caused by the installer through installation errors including, but not limited to, connection to an incorrect or unstable power supply.

•  Responsibility if replacement of goods provides “mismatch” due to discontinuation of previous product.

•  Non-compliance with installation and safety regulations given in the installation instructions and BS 7671

•  If the product has not been installed by a qualified electrician if applicable by law or regulation or as instructed by Aurora Lighting UK Limited

•  Inappropriate use or intentional damage by the owner or third parties.

•  Repairs carried out by parties other than an Aurora Lighting UK Limited authorised representative.

•  Cost of access equipment for replacement or repair.

•  External influences (e.g., weather, transit damage).

•  Accidental damage.

•  Emergency lighting batteries.

•  Exceeding the product’s usage limitations.

•  Cost of disruption to company operating.

•  Delivery issues of product or its accessories.

Each claim will be reviewed accordingly and all final decisions on Warranty claims are made by Aurora Lighting UK Limited.