Govee lights will make your home bright, modern, and clean when installed properly. They add color to roof lines, patios, in your rooms, on your deck, to your fence, in the gaming area, and to other outdoor spaces. Many of us choose Govee lights because they are smart, flexible, and very easy to control via an app. That said it’s a known issue that after you set them up the Falling Govee Lights, peel off, shift around or just become loose.
At first all the lights may look perfect. Over a few days, weeks, or after weather changes some strips may begin to pull away from the surface. Outdoor lights may drop from trim, soffits, gutters or walls. Indoor lights may peel away from painted walls, textured surfaces, cabinets or ceilings. This can leave you with a messy, unfinished look.
When it comes out that Govee lights are not working after you put them up, it is an indicator that the surface you put them on, the way you placed them, the method of mounting you used, or the weather played a role in it. Strong install jobs are a far stretch from just putting the lights in. It includes surface prep, proper distance between lights, clean mount points, safe wiring, and the right support materials.
Why do your Govee lights not stay in place.
Many of the Govee lights are sold with adhesive backings, clips, or mounting accessories that do which well, but they do require the proper surface and installation techniques. If the base material is dirty, has moisture, paint chips, grease, or a rough texture the adhesive will not stick. The lights may stay put for a while then start to come loose.
Outdoor settings present a greater challenge. We see heat, cold, rain, wind, humidity, and direct sun as enemies to adhesives over time. Also a surface which is dry at the time of installation may in fact still have moisture which we don’t see. As tempertures change the adhesive expands and contracts. This in turn can break the bond and cause the lights to fall.
Another issue is poor planning prior to installation. Some installers will put in the lights before they measure the layout which in turn can cause issues like tension in the wire, uneven spacing, or awkward turns at the corners. As the light strip or cable pulls at the mount point it puts stress on the adhesive. In time that stress causes some sections to come unattached.
Surface prep is of greater importance than thought.
A clean surface is a very important element of a successful Govee light installation. While many will go ahead and install right after a quick wipe of the area, that is typically not sufficient. Dust, old paint, outdoor dirt, spider webs, pollen, oil, and moisture all play a role in reducing grip.
For outdoor Govee lights, the surface to which they will be mounted should be cleaned out well and dried thoroughly. As for indoor strips, clean the walls or cabinets of grease and texture dust. In the kitchen, in home theaters, and in gaming areas there is often a fine layer of dust or oil which is hard to see.
Paint finishes also require care. Should the paint be weak, cracked, or peeling off the wall the adhesive will instead stick to it. As the paint comes off goes the light. This is a issue with older walls, exterior trim and areas that are exposed to the elements.
Adhesive Alone Is Often Not Enough
Govee products do well for initial placement but for a very secure long term solution you may find that adhesive is not enough in all areas. This is very much the case for outdoor installations, roof lines, rough surfaces, wood trim, brick, stucco, textured walls, or any place which has heat exposure.
Clips, brackets, screws, channels, or a better mounting solution are what you may require based on the surface type. For outdoor and permanent Govee lights which also deal with weather and temperature change we find a more secure installation is what they require. If you simply press the lights into the surface without adding support you may see them fall out sooner.
A professional installer knows what areas require adhesive and which ones need stronger fastening. This is to keep the lights in alignment, secure, and protected from daily movement.
Wrong Placement Can Make Lights Loose
Placement of your Govee lights is key to how long they will stay put. Some surfaces may look fine at first but in fact are not suitable for mounting. Rough brick, dusty stucco, uneven wood, flexible vinyl, wet trim, and very textured walls may cause issues for adhesion.
Edges also require care. If the strip turns too sharply the stress may cause it to lift from the surface. For long strips support at intervals is required to break the weight down into manageable sections. Also for outdoor wiring which should be arranged neatly to begin with so that it doesn’t pull out, support out of place, or flutter in the wind.
When you put lights too near to edges, gutters, or uneven trim they will get exposed to more moisture and movement. Proper placement has the light to stay hidden, straight, and secure.
Weather Can Weaken A Poor Installation
Outdoor Govee lights will experience change with the weather. Sunlight to the which is a component of the day may heat up the adhesive. At night time it may cool down which in term causes materials to contract. Rain and humidity may work their way into the smallest of crevices. Wind can shake loose connections. Over time that which is poorly installed may break down.
This is not to say that Govee lights will not go outside. What we are to note is that which installation is meant for the outdoor environment. The surface which they are mounted on must be prepared properly, the design of the layout should avoid stress and where there is a need which can be in corners or edges of the surface mount clips should be included. Also see that wires are handled well so they don’t swing around or pull.
A secure outdoor installation which protects the look and the life of the lighting system.
Heavy on the wires will break the hold.
Falling Govee Lights also report issues with wire tension. If the wire is put under to much stretch out that causes stress at the strip or light puck. When the cable is loose it may cause the lights to dangle from gravity. If proper care is not put into extension wires they will pull at the corners and connections.
Clean cable management is a must. Wires should have a thought out path and be properly supported. Do not leave loose cables to dangle from the gutters, walls, trim or ceilings. When wire mess is present the installation quality goes down.
Professional Govee light installers pay attention to design and functionality. They cover up and organize wiring which in turn makes the lights look neat and they also ensure they stay put.
How Professional Installation Helps
Using a professional can save time, reduce mistakes, and see to it that your lights will be secure for a longer period of time. A professional will check out the surface before install and determine the best method for that area. They do the measuring, they plan out the corners, put in the clips as needed, and see that wires do not pull on the lights.
Professional installation also provides a more polished result, our lights come out straight, the space between them is just right, and we don’t cut corners on the wiring. This is key for homes, patios, rooflines, decks, and entertainment areas which value look.
Instead of repeatedly reconfiguring fallen lights try out a solid solution which will ease your lighting needs.
When is it time to replace your Govee lights.
In some cases you may have to do a reinstallation if your lights are in large sections which are peeling, are coming off at the corners, are sagging by the wires, or just won’t stay put after you try to put them in multiple times. Also if the lights are out in the elements and installed outdoors you may want to get in touch with a professional.
If a bond has broken the strip may only put things back temporarily. The surface may have to be cleaned, clips may need to be added, or the layout rethought. A better installation approach is very important.
Final Thought
Govee lights have been having issues for me post install which is when the initial setup doesn’t align with the surface, weather, layout, or electrical requirements. In terms of a solid installation which is also long lasting, you start with a clean prep and from there do proper placement, secure mounting, and pay attention to cable management. If you do it right way the lights will look great, modern and very reliable for the long term.
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