FAQ

  • What You Should Know

    • Why should I consider upgrading the lighting at my commercial property?

      If you are thinking about upgrading the lighting at your facility, interior or exterior, there are several factors to consider.  Here are some common facts you should know about:

      • Know the costs of lighting your facility
      • Reduce the usage of energy usage at your facility
      • Enhance the value of your building
      • Your company more than likely will qualify for utility company incentives
      • How much can you reduce costs of operations just by upgrading your lights
      • Increase the light quality for your facility and your employees
      • Establish a more environmentally conscious operation
    • What are some ways to tell that the lighting in my property is inefficient?
      When a light or lights are not working efficiently, it is pretty easy to tell. If the light flickers or if the color of light being put out varies, then there is a high likelihood that the light should be replaced or repaired.
    • What are some of the benefits of a commercial lighting retrofit, in addition to the improved lighting?
      NLMS can help your organization save up to 60% on your facility’s energy bills. The proper lighting retrofit may also qualify your business for other government tax deductions and utility company rebates as well.  Contact us to learn more about saving your business money by implementing a lighting retrofit.
    • What’s better for lighting, incandescent, halogen or LED?
      LED lighting is more efficient than incandescent or halogen lighting by approximately 85%, partly because approximately 80-90% of energy emitted from those bulbs gets converted to heat instead of light. Because of this, LED lights do not require nearly as much energy to produce the same amount of light. By design, LED lights will also last about 50x longer than incandescent or halogen lighting.
    • What are the advantages of LED lighting over Fluorescent or CFL?
      Most fluorescent lights and compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) contain mercury among other hazardous materials. As such, these lighting products must be disposed of carefully and properly, so that they do not contaminate landfills or cause danger to anyone. Fluorescent lights are also subject to flickering, and some people can be very sensitive to this, and even experience strained eyes, headaches, and even migraines. On the other hand, LED lights utilize solid-state technology, which enables stable dimming without flickering.  Additionally, fluorescent lights can take a significant amount of time to reach their full brightness levels, especially when it is cold. LED lights, on the other hand, turn on instantly in any environment and temperature.
    • Do you offer any warranty on your work?
      Yes, NLMS does warranty our labor and materials. Materials come with manufacture warranties. Some manufactures offer a warranty up to 10 years, but most are at least backed by a 5-year limited warranty. NLMS also warranties our craftsmanship. Normal labor warranties are backed by 1 year; however, we believe all issues deserve a full inspection as to why the situation happened and if in any way the issue was installation related, NLMS will be happy to further investigate and work with you on providing a solution. You are in good hands with us, it is our reputation on the line and that cannot be compromised!
    • How soon can we get scheduled?
      We do our very best to try and work within your time frame, allowing for all materials to be received so we can arrive, inspect, and install.
    • Do we need to have a company representative be present when work is going on?
      You do not need to be present when work is completed. We are licensed, bonded, and insured for your protection, and all of our electricians are thoroughly screened and background checked. If you have questions about the work being completed, then we do encourage you to be present at the time the technician arrives. It comes down to your preferences, and we will work with you to accommodate your schedule.
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