Permanent lighting systems mount a track of programmable RGB LEDs under your eaves and stay up all year. They are the fastest-growing product in this industry, and they are right for some houses and wrong for others.
What you are buying
A one-time installed system, not a seasonal service. The track is fastened to the fascia, wired to a controller, and run from an app. It does warm white for the holidays, team colors in the fall, and whatever else you program.
Honest comparison
| Permanent system | Seasonal install | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost shape | Large one time | Predictable per season |
| Look | Small even dots, visible track in daylight | Traditional C9 bulb, nothing up in summer |
| Use | Year round, any color | Holiday season |
| Maintenance | Yours after warranty | Included every season |
| Flexibility | Fixed to installed lines | Design can change each year |
Who it makes sense for
- You want lighting for more than the holidays, including Halloween, the Fourth of July and everyday accent light.
- You plan to stay in the house long enough to spread the cost over many seasons.
- You are comfortable with a visible track under the eaves year round.
Who should stay seasonal
- You want the traditional larger C9 bulb look. Nothing permanent replicates it exactly.
- You do not want hardware visible on the house in July.
- You would rather pay per season and have someone else own the maintenance.
Not sure which one fits your house? Ask us.
Get My Free QuoteCaptain Clean Holiday Lights installs warm white C9 roofline lighting from Bellingham to Everett and across Whidbey Island. A seasonal service of Captain Clean Pro Wash, established 1985.
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