Replacement of Front Lamp post in SW townhouse

Hi,

Do the HOA folk take care of replacing the lamp posts in front of townhouses in Southern Walk Vanmetre , if they are broken or not working?
Or is the onus on homeowners?

I have seen many lights not getting lit these days may be because its been more than two years since they were installed . I have not seen any body posting about home owners replacing them.

~ Swatimutyam

 

We've had to replace bulbs as well as the light sensor on ours. We found the light sensor replacement at home depot - maybe $14??? It was easy to do and I believe it is up to us homeowners and not the association to keep them in working order.

 

yes it is the homeowner's responsibility and if you let it go too long, the HOA will be sending you a notice to get it fixed because it is a violation.

did you check the bulbs first? just checking...

 

I confess that I am not a handyman. However, I did find out that in our Ryland Townhome that the "GFI" can sometimes need to be reset. This switch - and you probably have others in the bathroom and the kitchen might be all that it takes. I suggest this and bulbs before replacing anything else.

 

Swati - first check the bulbs, if new ones do not work then it is either the sensor or as decalr said, check the GFI.

If you are still under the year warranty and you cannot get the lamppost to work, contact the builder. If not, then you, the homeowner are responsible.

If you wish to replace the lamppost with a different manufacturer/model you will need Modification Sub-Committee approval before doing so.

 

The GFI for your lamp post may not be in an obvious spot. Ours is in the basement.

 

Hey Taterman

don't know if you knew, but your bulbs are out. I noticed last night when I was coming home from the store!

 

Just had my first one die after 1.5 years ... no 7 year lifespan, but better than monthly / weekly replacements.

 

Depending on the type of post you have there are bulbs out there that are specifically designed to withstand the vibration the wind can cause. At another house I lived in a wind tunnel - after the 3 or 4th replcement I bought one of these more durable bulbs and never changed it again......

Finding them in the maze of bulbs (especially at the HD Lite! here in Ashburn) can be tough.

 

You could always go the Compact Flourescent route. I've had them in my post light for 1.5 years now, and I've only replaced the older ones due to wattage (originally, the ones at home depot were 4w, and too dim). Lowes sells the 9w bulbs in two packs, and they have held up pretty well. The nine watt bulbs may not save that much power, but the savings in not having to replace them every 2-3 weeks is worth it.