Start with the essentials. Permanent Christmas lights are not just holiday decorations. They are a year round lighting system that changes how your house looks, how much energy you use, and how much time you spend on ladders. Use these five facts to decide if permanent holiday lights are right for your home.
Darren Does That installs permanent outdoor lights across Edmonton using energy efficient LED lights, colour matched tracks, and professional installation. Real local crews. No subcontractors. Backed by 500+ five star reviews.
TL;DR – 5 Facts You Should Know About Permanent LED Christmas Lights
- LEDs use less energy, run cooler, and reduce fire risk compared to traditional lights
- Permanent lights give year round use with warm white for nights and colors for holidays
- Upfront investment offsets long run costs from annual installation, replacements, and electricity
- Cold weather durability depends on high quality materials and clean, outdoor rated wiring
- Professional installation is the difference between everyday elegance and constant fixes
Darren Does That delivers permanent holiday lights that are professionally installed, energy efficient, and built for Edmonton. Real crews. Clear quotes. Local service.
Fact 1: LED Lights Use Less Energy and Run Safer Than Traditional Bulbs
Permanent LED Christmas lights draw far less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs or rope lights. LEDs run cool, cut fire risks from hot strands and sketchy extension cords, and reduce your electricity costs in the holiday season and beyond. With schedules and dimming, you use less energy, save money on the energy bill, and keep the welcoming glow without waste. If you are moving from traditional holiday lights to permanent lights, expect fewer burnt out bulbs and more consistent brightness night after night.
Fact 2: It Is a Year Round System With Full Control
Permanent holiday lights are not just for Christmas. Warm white lights give everyday use and a subtle, welcoming glow. Switch scenes for Canada Day, Halloween orange, or your favourite sports team. App control lets you set brightness, colour, and timing so lights installed once work for every occasion. This is permanent outdoor lighting you can actually use at night all year, not just during the holiday season.
Fact 3: Upfront Investment, Lower Long Run Cost
Permanent outdoor Christmas lights cost more on day one than traditional string lights. The upside is long run savings. One professional installation replaces time consuming seasonal decorating, frequent replacements, and paying to hang lights every year. Energy efficient LED lighting also keeps the electricity bill in check. For most homeowners who hire seasonal installs, permanent Christmas lights are worth the cost over a few seasons.
Typical Edmonton ranges with Darren Does That: bungalow fronts start from about 1500, simple two story from about 2200, intricate designs from about 3800. Exact cost depends on footage, peaks, and power layout.
Fact 4: Hardware Quality Determines Durability in Cold Weather
Permanent lights live outside. High quality materials, sealed connections, and colour matched channels protect against UV rays, wind, and cold weather. Cheap parts fail when Canadian winters hit. Professionally installed systems specify outdoor rated power supplies, proper wire routing, and channel placement that avoids water paths. Result: lights last, the system stays tidy, and curb appeal improves instead of sagging like traditional lights left up all year.
Fact 5: Professional Installation Is Not Optional
Permanent lighting systems depend on correct power design, controller setup, and clean wiring. Poor work creates loose wires, light pollution, and reliability issues. Professional installers measure, plan power injection for long runs, protect the roof system, and document zones so repairs are simple. One professional installation prevents shaky ladders, tangled cords, and guesswork later.
How Darren Does That handles it in Edmonton: in house technicians, Watts brand LEDs, outdoor rated wiring, sealed connections, before and after photos, and clear warranty terms. No pressure quotes. Transparent pricing.
Real Edmonton Feedback
What homeowners report after choosing Darren Does That for permanent outdoor lights:
- “The transformation is amazing. Warm, inviting at night. Crew showed up on time, worked efficiently, and treated the property with care.”
- “Darren was a step ahead. Demoed the system, answered questions, and pricing was reasonable. The team made sure I understood the app before they left.”
- “Install was fast despite bad weather. They even power washed the driveway. Professional, efficient, and excellent customer service.”
These echo 500+ five star reviews and reinforce that professional installation and high quality materials drive results.
What This Means For Your House
- If you rely on traditional lights and ladder time each year, permanent lights replace wasted weekends with a set and forget system
- If you want lower electricity costs and fewer burnt out bulbs, energy efficient LED bulbs win on safety and operating cost
- If you want better curb appeal, permanent outdoor lights deliver clean lines and consistent brightness that traditional holiday lights cannot match
Audit Checklist Before You Commit
- Energy efficient LED lights rated for outdoor use in extreme cold
- Colour matched channel mounted under soffits with straight, even spacing
- Outdoor power supply sizing with headroom and planned power injection on long runs
- Controller protected and documented, with app control and local schedules that run even if Wi-Fi drops
- All penetrations sealed, drip loops present, and wiring hidden from view
- Professionally installed by an in house crew, warranty and service spelled out
Final Thoughts
Permanent LED lights turn Christmas lights into a flexible outdoor lighting system. You gain control, safety, curb appeal, and time back. If you want fewer hassles and a clean, reliable result, choose energy efficient LEDs, demand proper power design, and have the system professionally installed. Darren Does That helps Edmonton homeowners get lights that look warm at night, disappear by day, and work the way they should all year.