Frequently Asked Questions

Installation takes 1-2 days in most cases. This includes mounting the alloy tracks, installing the LEDs, connecting to power, and setting up the app control. We work efficiently to minimize disruption to your daily routine. Larger properties or complex rooflines may require additional time, but we'll give you an accurate timeline during your free consultation.

No! Our system is designed to be completely non-invasive. We mount the alloy tracks to your soffits (not fascia) using secure but reversible mounting methods. We avoid drilling into gutters or roof materials, and our professional installers are trained to protect your property throughout the process.

Very minimal! Just ensure the installation area is accessible (move patio furniture, clear pathways, etc.). We handle everything else. If you have any concerns about specific areas of your property, we'll discuss them during the free consultation.

Yes! We install on all types of homes: brick, stone, siding, stucco, wood, and more. We also work with various architectural styles from traditional to modern. Our custom approach ensures the system looks great on your specific home.

Our published price is a flat $25 per linear foot installed, controller included: 150 ft is $3,750 and 200 ft is $5,000. Send us any other quote and we'll compare it line by line against our published $25/ft. The upfront cost is the only cost—no ongoing maintenance fees or replacement costs for 16 years.

Absolutely! You can add more lights at any time. Many customers start with the front of their house and add the sides or back later due to cost. This flexibility allows you to break up the investment while still enjoying the benefits immediately. The system is designed to be expandable.

None whatsoever. The upfront cost is the ONLY cost. No subscription fees, no maintenance fees, no replacement costs for 16 years. Your only ongoing cost is minimal electricity usage (about $0.06-$0.20 for 3-8 hours of use on a typical 200-foot home).

Yes — two ways. Choose our in-house financing (50% down, then 6 monthly payments at 10% APR, with no credit check) or pay over time with flexible monthly payments through Affirm. We want permanent LED lighting to fit every budget in DFW, so pick whichever works best for you.

Very little. These are low-voltage LEDs, so even with the whole roofline lit they sip power — most homeowners tell us they can't notice a difference on their electric bill. Running the lights a few hours each evening typically costs just pennies a night, and because you only light the scenes and hours you want (or put them on a sunset-to-bedtime schedule), you stay in full control of the draw. Compared to old-school incandescent Christmas lights, permanent LEDs use a small fraction of the energy.

ZERO maintenance required! That's one of the biggest benefits of our system. Once installed, it's completely hands-free. No climbing ladders, no storing lights, no replacing bulbs. The system is weatherproof and fully automated. Set your schedule in the app and forget about it.

DFW LED offers TWO warranties on every installation. First, a LIFETIME WORKMANSHIP WARRANTY (non-transferable, valid for the original homeowner) covering install labor, wiring, mounting quality, and any install-related callback fixes for as long as you own your home. Second, a 3-YEAR FULL PARTS & LABOR WARRANTY on the LED lights and aluminum tracks, covering any product defects. If anything fails within that window, we repair or replace at no cost.

Our LED bulbs have a longevity of 16 years based on normal usage patterns. This is based on the premium permanent LED technology with superior heat management and weatherproofing. Even with daily use, you're looking at over a decade of reliable performance.

While extremely rare within the first 16 years, if a bulb does fail, it's covered under our Lifetime Workmanship warranty (non-transferable) plus 3-year parts and labor. After that, individual bulbs can be replaced easily and affordably. The modular design means you never need to replace the entire system.

Everything runs off the free smartphone app on your phone or tablet. The app is incredibly intuitive and gives you complete control over every single bulb. Change colors, create patterns, set schedules, and more—all from your phone. No subscription fees, no additional hardware needed.

Yes! You have full control over every single bulb independently. This allows you to create incredibly detailed patterns, animations, and effects. You can light specific sections of your home in different colors, create chasing patterns, or even spell out words.

The app is designed to be simple for everyone. We'll walk you through setup during installation and show you the basics. Plus, The app has crowdsourced scenes created by other users—just pick one and click! You can be as simple or as creative as you want.

Yes! The smartphone app includes tons of preset patterns for every holiday: Christmas red/green, Halloween orange/purple, July 4th patriotic colors, St. Patrick's Day green, Valentine's Day pink/red, and more. You can also create and save your own custom patterns for game days, parties, or any occasion.

Absolutely! Set your lights to turn on automatically at sunset and off at bedtime. Create different schedules for weekdays vs weekends. Set holiday schedules months in advance. The automation features mean you truly can "set it and forget it."

Fully weatherproof! Our system is designed specifically for permanent outdoor installation in all weather conditions. Rain, snow, ice, extreme heat, high winds—our system handles it all. We serve the DFW area where we experience everything from 100°F summers to ice storms, and our lights perform flawlessly year-round.

Supreme durability. We use commercial-grade Alloy tracks (not standard aluminum) that resist corrosion, warping, and UV damage. All wiring and connections are sealed and protected. The system is engineered for 16+ years of outdoor exposure with zero performance degradation.

Our premium permanent LEDs are specifically rated for extreme temperatures. The low-voltage design (12V) generates minimal heat, and the alloy tracks dissipate heat efficiently. Unlike higher-voltage systems (36V-48V), our system stays cool even during 100°F+ Texas summers, extending bulb life.

No! LED colors don't fade like traditional bulbs. You'll get the same vibrant reds, greens, blues, and whites on year 10 as you did on day 1. UV-resistant coatings protect the tracks and wiring from sun damage, ensuring your system looks great for the full 16-year lifespan.

Infinite possibilities! The professional pixel-LED system offers full RGB control with millions of color combinations. You can select any color you can imagine, create gradients, mix colors across different sections, and even animate color transitions. From subtle warm whites to vibrant holiday colors, it's all possible.

Yes! You can create completely custom patterns using the smartphone app. Want your home to flash your team's colors on game day? Done. Want a flowing rainbow effect for a party? Easy. Want to spell out "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" in lights? You can do it. The creative possibilities are truly unlimited.

Our app has an amazing community feature where users share their custom creations. You can browse thousands of scenes created by other users and apply them to your system with one click. It's like having a professional lighting designer constantly creating new looks for your home.

Absolutely! Whether you're a Cowboys fan (blue/silver), Rangers fan (red/blue), or support any other team, you can perfectly match team colors. Set them to activate automatically on game days, and let your home show team spirit all season long.

Our price is a flat $25/ft installed, controller included, with a Lifetime Workmanship warranty (non-transferable) plus 3-year parts and labor. JellyFish Lighting's own website, as of September 2026: pricing — FAQ: "typically costs ~$25-30 per foot installed plus $650 for the controller" (corporate locations). Pricing page: ~$25-35 per foot, controller $650-850. (https://www.jellyfishlighting.com/resources/faq); warranty — "a warranty of 1 year covering labor and 5 years covering parts" (https://www.jellyfishlighting.com/resources/faq). Our pixel-LEDs are mounted in soffit track and aimed downward to wash the facade and landscaping. Compare both systems at night before you buy. We encourage you to verify JellyFish's current pricing and warranty terms directly. See our detailed comparison page for more.

Ours is a flat $25/ft installed, controller included, with a Lifetime Workmanship warranty (non-transferable) plus 3-year parts and labor, and every job is installed by our own small crew of family and friends. Trimlight's own website, as of September 2026: pricing — Corporate: "$18-$35 per linear foot." Trimlight DFW: "starts between $25-$35 a foot." (https://trimlight.com/about/pricing); warranty — Lifetime product warranty; labor "covered for a minimum of 1 full year" (dealers may offer longer); components "on average ... will last around 20-30 years." (https://trimlight.com/lifetime-product-warranty). See both systems at night before deciding. We encourage you to verify Trimlight's current pricing and warranty terms directly. See our detailed comparison page for more.

Downward-facing LEDs provide functional illumination, not just decoration. They light up your home's facade, highlight architectural features, illuminate landscaping and gardens, provide security lighting for walkways, and create a dramatic glowing effect. Our professional pixel-LED system is mounted under the soffit for maximum downward coverage of your property.

Great! Send us your quote and we'll compare it line by line against our published $25/ft, controller included. We're a family-owned local installer; we set our own prices and do our own installs and service.

DFW LED is a family-owned permanent LED lighting installer based in Keller, Texas, rated 4.9 stars on Google, serving 30+ cities across DFW. Every job is installed by our own small crew of family and friends — no subcontractors — using RGBIC pixel-LED systems in aluminum channels, at a published flat $25/ft with the controller included. Installs typically take 1-2 days, HOA approval paperwork is handled for you, and every job is backed by a Lifetime Workmanship warranty (non-transferable) plus 3-year parts and labor.

In most DFW cities — including Frisco, Plano, McKinney, and Southlake — permanent LED eave lighting does not require a building permit because it is classified as low-voltage exterior lighting (12V or 24V DC). No structural modifications are made to the home. However, some HOAs have architectural review requirements. DFW LED provides free HOA approval assistance including spec sheets and renderings for your HOA submission.

DFW LED is based in Keller, Texas — just minutes from Fort Worth — and serves the entire Fort Worth metro area including Benbrook, Burleson, Hurst, Bedford, Euless, North Richland Hills, Mansfield, and surrounding cities. DFW LED is rated 4.9 stars on Google, and every job is installed by our own small crew of family and friends. Call (817) 915-3266 for a free consultation.

The vast majority of DFW HOAs approve permanent LED lighting because the system is virtually invisible during the day — the slim aluminum channel tucks under the eave and blends with the soffit. DFW LED has successfully navigated HOA approvals in Highland Park, Southlake, Prosper, Frisco, McKinney, and dozens of other communities with strict architectural guidelines. They provide free HOA documentation including product spec sheets, daytime photos of completed installs, and formal request letter templates.

Absolutely — replacing seasonal Christmas lights is one of the most popular reasons homeowners install permanent LEDs. The system offers pre-built holiday scenes (classic warm white, red-and-green chase, candy cane, icicle drip, and more) that activate instantly from the smartphone app. You can schedule scenes to turn on at sunset and off at midnight automatically. After the holidays, switch to everyday accent lighting, security lighting, or team colors — no ladders, no tangled strings, no annual reinstallation.

Permanent LEDs are a one-time installation: $3,750 for a 150-foot home at our flat $25/ft, controller included, with nothing to hang or take down each season. Compare that against the annual price any seasonal installer quotes you. You also get year-round use (security lighting, game-day colors, Fourth of July, Halloween) that seasonal lights cannot provide.