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Home Exterior Welcome to the American National Sprinkler & Lighting blog – your one-stop source for all things related to landscape lighting and sprinkler systems! Whether you’ve arrived here out of sheer curiosity or a passionate desire to transform your outdoor space, you’re in the right place. This blog is not just a collection of…
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Home Exterior Recent Google Reviews We know many choices exist for your irrigation and lighting needs, but not all are equal. Quality work, and superior service is how we earn our customer’s trust. Please read our Google Reviews and learn what makes American National Sprinkler & Lighting different. Email Us We are not taking on…
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Home Exterior Can you imagine a renowned artist spending hours meticulously crafting a masterpiece, only to display it in a poorly lit room? The intricate details, the play of colors, and the overall composition would fail to evoke the anticipated admiration. This is akin to investing in a beautiful landscape but underestimating the power of…
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Home Exterior Sprinkler systems play a crucial role in our lives. They efficiently water our lawns and gardens and safeguard our homes and buildings from fire damage. Let’s delve into how sprinkler systems benefit us and why American National Sprinkler & Lighting stands as the top choice for Illinois customers. What are Sprinkler Systems? Sprinkler…
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Backflow Testing
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Home Exterior A backflow device is engineered to permit water to flow in only one direction. You might wonder why this is necessary. Well, imagine contaminated water flowing back into your home – certainly not a pleasant scenario! Therefore, it’s crucial to ensure that the component preventing this is functioning correctly. The State of Illinois…
Residential Sprinkler System
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Home Exterior Want to be the envy and the talk of the neighborhood? How about having a golf course quality lawn while being ecologically responsible and exerting minimal effort? Well, American National Sprinkler & Lighting has the answer: an in-ground residential sprinkler system! Here’s How: Our lawn sprinkler systems are equipped with the latest technology.…
Commercial Sprinkler System
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Home Exterior First impressions matter! If you have a commercial space available for rent, do not neglect the exterior of your building by letting your landscape go un-watered. A visually appealing exterior tells everyone you care about the businesses that are in your building and their clients. American National Sprinkler & Lighting has the experience and expertise to…
Front/Backyard Lighting
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Home Exterior Lighting can make all the difference when it comes to highlighting your home. We have the technical background to provide a long lasting lighting system made from high quality materials such as copper and bronze. We take the time to protect wires from common long term weather problems. Our expert staff commits to your…
Pathway Lighting
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Home Exterior Increase your security and safety for your family and visitors by improving pathway lighting. Whether it’s nighttime or just a dark corner in your yard, we can light up the problem spots. Pathway lighting can be both functional and decorative. The lights can highlight or guide you within your home’s property. Pathway lighting…
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The Art and Science of Home Exterior Lighting with American National Sprinkler & Lighting
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Home Exterior Have you ever paused to admire a beautifully lit home, with each architectural feature enhanced by expertly placed lights? How often have you wished your own home could have the same ambiance, bringing a sense of both aesthetic pleasure and security? If these questions have crossed your mind, you’ve begun to tap into…
Landscape Lighting
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Home Exterior American National Sprinkler & Lighting works with you to produce a beautifully lit landscape. We tackle projects both large and small. Our expert landscape lighting designer’s work with you to create a landscape lighting that will fit your lifestyle and family’s needs. Our landscape lighting systems only use the best materials and are…
Security Lighting
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Home Exterior Set up your home for success with a customized lighting system. We take the dark spots and corners and turn them into features. Prevent theft and burglary with something as simple as beautiful lighting. Most burglaries and home invasions take place when it is dark outside. Make sure to take precautions to protect…
Outdoor Lighting Design
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Home Exterior A great lighting system is created based on individual homeowners wants, needs, and tastes. Each system should be customized specifically to that property and homeowner. We start with a free consultation where we take your ideas and input and couple that with our outdoor lighting design expertise and experience to develop the perfect…
Outdoor Lighting Installation
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Home Exterior A well installed outdoor lighting installation system should last for years. American National only installs the best time tested products from Kichler, FX, and Hunter. Quality products coupled with an experienced installation team is why we have accumulated over 8500 satisfied customers. A professionally installed low voltage landscape lighting system will last for…
Outdoor Lighting Service
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Home Exterior What Type Of Lighting Systems We Can Service Low voltage LED landscape lighting Low-voltage pathway lighting Landscape lighting systems for the home Garden Lighting Front and backyard low voltage lighting Benefits Of Maintaining a Lighting System You preserve the value of your initial investment by keeping your system like brand new. You may…
Patio Lighting
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Home Exterior Why Choose Our Patio Lighting Experts? Highlight the beauty of your outdoor patio with a professional patio lighting system. At American National Sprinkler & Lighting, we do more than just install lights, we put together a design that takes into account the functionality and personality that you envisioned for your home.  In addition to patio…
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Garden Lighting
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Home Exterior The garden is a place of sanctuary. At American National Sprinkler and Lighting, we offer the best of quality in lighting your garden and taking it to the next level. Whether you have a small or gigantic garden, our expert staff will lay out all the options to make your vision come true.…
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Home Exterior Please fill out the below form and we will call/email youto schedule your sprinkler service request. Talk To A Professional Today Email Us Click To Call
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Home Exterior We at American National Sprinkler and Lighting are happy to provide mid-season inspections. Given the Midwest’s unpredictable weather, we’re prepared for all extremes, including intense heat. Whether it’s a drought or a particularly wet summer, we’re committed to ensuring your system works well. Our service includes: Checking all zones for controller, rain sensor,…
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Hunter Industries
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Home Exterior American National is proud to use Hunter Industries technology for your sprinkler systems. Hunter Industries is the premier sprinkler product supplier in the sprinkler industry. Please view the videos provided for more information about Hunter Technologies. Do not hesitate to call us if you have any additional issues or questions. Reset a Hunter…
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Lighting Service Request Please fill out the below form and we will call/email you to schedule your lighting service request. Let’s Get Started Schedule a Quote
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Home Exterior We love that we have been able to make your house and property look the best that it can! If you would please take one minute and leave us a review so our future prospective clients know that we do great work! Please Choose ONE of the Following: Rate us on Google Rate…
Top 5 Reasons Why You Need LED Outdoor Lighting
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Top 5 Reasons Why You Need LED Outdoor Lighting Picking The Right Outdoor Lighting Shouldn’t Be This Hard Have you considered getting outdoor lighting to illuminate your beautiful home? Maybe you have a garden or pathway you want to shine bright during the night? Perhaps you just want the security of exterior lighting so you…
Why Lawn Sprinkler Systems Matter For Your Home!
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Why Lawn Sprinkler Systems Matter For Your Home! Lawn Sprinkler Systems And The Importance of Water The benefits of lawn irrigation should fuel the argument for the installation of a reliable lawn sprinkler system. Any avid gardener knows that water is the source of life and vitally important if you want a lush lawn. It…
Our Controller Manuals
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Home Exterior Need a little help configuring your controller? Can’t find the manual? We got you covered! Here is every manual for every controller we have EVER installed!  Hunter Pro-C Manual to the Hunter Pro-C controller. Hunter ICC Manual to the Hunter ICC controller. Hunter I-Core Manual to the Hunter I-Core controller. Rain Bird RC-C…
8 Gardening Tips for Beginners
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8 Gardening Tips for Beginners Gardening Made Easy Now that you have a lawn sprinkler system installed that will do all the heavy lifting for you, we have several gardening tips to help you accumulate your dream garden! These tips are intended for beginners so they are easy to understand and do not require hours…
FAQs
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Home Exterior Standard Information Sprinkler systems should be opened between 4/12-6/20 and closed between 9/20-11/15. Owner should do a maintenance check of system three times a year. What if interior sprinkler pipe is leaking? Immediately shut off the sprinkler sprinkler line inside the house. The shut off handle is located on the same line as…
The Best Lawn Games For Your Family To Play In The Summer!
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The Best Lawn Games For Your Family To Play in the Summer! Do You Want To Play A Game? Is your family trying to figure out plans for the day? Want to have some fun but don’t want to leave the house? Well here are some of the best games to play on your lawn! …
Outdoor Lighting Advancements and the Affect on Communities
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Outdoor Lighting Advancements and the Affect on Communities Changing Outdoor Lighting For Good Cities and communities around the world are changing and so are the ways we use outdoor lighting. From modernizing the different types of bulbs we use, to new and improved fixtures, and update in laws and regulations regarding light pollution, change is upon…
8 Tips For A Fantastic Lawn!
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8 Tips For A Fantastic Lawn! To get that perfect lawn that you always wanted it takes work, time, dedication, and some tips.  There are so many things you can do to help get you the ideal landscape, but most of them can be very time consuming.  Getting a lawn sprinkler system will help tremendously by taking…
Illuminate Your Home With Exterior Lighting
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Home Exterior Illuminate Your Home With Exterior Lighting – A Brighter Future Awaits Have you ever considered the transformational potential of exterior home lighting? Has your mind ever drifted to the delightful charm of a beautifully illuminated home, standing as a beacon of warmth against the twilight backdrop? As with the moon in the night…
Let a Professional Do Your Irrigation System Spring Start-Up
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Let a Professional Do Your Irrigation System Spring Start-Up The middle of March is almost here and what does this mean for lawn irrigation companies? It means it is almost time for spring start-ups for our customer’s lawn sprinkler systems. If you find yourself debating whether or not to have a lawn irrigation company come…
Choosing a Lawn Sprinkler System
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What to Look for When Choosing a Lawn Sprinkler System Tips for Choosing a Lawn Sprinkler System Water is perhaps the most essential component of maintaining a healthy lawn and garden, and choosing a lawn sprinkler system is often the best way to deliver water efficiently. Without regular watering, your plants will turn brown and…
Highlight Your Home With Outdoor Lighting
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Home Exterior Ever marveled at a starlit sky, fascinated by the ethereal beauty it projects? The splendor of those celestial bodies casting their glow over the earth is undeniably captivating. Now, picture that scene and bring it down from the cosmic sphere to your personal abode. Imagine your home, your personal sanctuary, radiating a similar…
Your Go-To Lawn Irrigation Company
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Home Exterior What are the Benefits of a Lawn Irrigation System? Lawn irrigation systems are the best way to hydrate your yard without wasteful over watering. With proper installation by a professional lawn irrigation company, a watering system helps keep your lawn green and healthy while saving you water and money.  Save money Save time…
Top Rated Sprinkler Company
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Home Exterior Do I Need a Sprinkler System? With the help of a sprinkler company and professional irrigation system, you can keep your yard healthy and green without wasting valuable time and money. Sprinkler systems release the perfect amount of water in the right place, at the right time so your yard can quickly heal…
How To Troubleshoot Your Irrigation System
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How To Troubleshoot Your Irrigation System Before you call your lawn sprinkler company for a zone that will not shut off, try and troubleshoot your irrigation system first. This can be a frustrating issue when you see the zone or zones watering long after they should have shut off. It could be something a simple…
Yard Irrigation Company
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Home Exterior What are the Benefits of a Yard Irrigation Company? Yard irrigation systems are the most efficient and effective way to hydrate your lawn without wasteful and costly over watering. With expert installation by a professional yard irrigation company, a watering system can help revive your lawn while saving you valuable time, money and…
How Do In-Ground Sprinklers Work?
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How Do In-Ground Sprinklers Work? In-ground sprinkler systems are the best and most efficient way to water your landscape without wasting valuable water. Because sprinkler heads are strategically placed and the water output is carefully timed, in-ground sprinkler systems give you the utmost control over how and when your yard is watered. While the benefits…
Chicago Landscape Lighting Design Made Simple
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Chicago Landscape Lighting Design Made Simple Landscape lighting design used to be simple. A few fixtures lining the front path, a couple downlights tucked in the trees, and you were done. Not anymore. When it comes to the great outdoors, homeowners have seen the light. “Today, the biggest excitement in outdoor lighting is the whole…
Professional Patio Lighting
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Home Exterior Illuminate the beauty of your home’s outdoor living space with professional patio lighting from American National Sprinkler & Lighting. Our lighting services are custom designed with the personality and functionality of your home in mind to give you the patio experience you’ve been dreaming of. Benefits of Professional Patio Lighting Entertain friends and…
Custom Outdoor Lighting
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Home Exterior The best kind of outdoor lighting system is the kind that brings your ideas to reality. If you have an idea for a functional and beautiful outdoor lighting system, give us the opportunity to bring it to life. We can transform your home’s landscape to be amazing both in the day and nighttime.…
Outdoor Lighting Professional
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Home Exterior At American National Sprinkler, our outdoor lighting professionals are eager to fulfill all your exterior lighting needs. Beginning with your first consultation and extending past final installation, our team is completely dedicated to you, your home and your lighting system. Our exterior lighting services include: Outdoor lighting design Outdoor lighting installation Outdoor lighting…
Why You Should Winterize Your Lawn Sprinkler System
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Why You Should Winterize Your Lawn Sprinkler Your lawn sprinkler system brings many years of service and saves you hours of labor. It waters your lawn conveniently and efficiently and frees up time to spend on more enjoyable past times. You spent precious dollars on your lawn sprinkler system when it was first installed. You…
Wifi Sprinkler Controller
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Home Exterior You’ve already improved the health of your yard and made the watering process easier by installing a sprinkler system at your home or business. Now, enhance the ease and convenience of your system by switching to a Pro-HC Hunter wifi sprinkler controller. Powered by Hydrawise smart technology, this amazing controller lets you manage…
Sprinkler Installation Cost
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Home Exterior Sprinkler installation costs are investments that will save you time, money and water in the long run. With a professionally installed irrigation system, your yard will receive the perfect amount of water, in the right place, at the right time. And even better, you’ll save money on your water bill while avoiding trips…
Automatic Sprinkler System
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Home Exterior Automatic sprinkler systems are the easiest and most efficient way to nourish your landscape without wasteful overwatering. They release the right amount of water, in the right place, at the right time to help keep your yard healthy and beautiful while saving you valuable time and money. Our sprinkler systems automatically turn off…
Underground Sprinkler System
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Home Exterior Underground sprinkler systems are the easiest and most efficient way to hydrate your commercial or residential landscape with just the right amount of water, in the right place, at the right time. A properly installed system offers the following advantages: Save valuable time and money by eliminating the need to water with a…
Commercial Irrigation System
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Home Exterior When it comes to your business, first impressions make all the difference. With stunning curb appeal and a properly maintained landscape, potential clients know that you take pride in your business. At American National Sprinkler & Lighting, we specialize in commercial irrigation systems for businesses big and small. Professional sprinkler systems not only…
Best Sprinkler System
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Home Exterior Top of the Line Technology At American National, we install every sprinkler system using nothing but the latest irrigation technology. All of our residential and commercial systems are completely self-sufficient, providing the best irrigation with the least amount of effort on your end. The latest addition to our sprinkler technology is the Pro-HC…
Sprinkler System Companies
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Home Exterior High-Tech Sprinkler Systems For Your Home or Business   At American National Sprinkler & Lighting, we offer both commercial and residential top-of-the-line sprinkler systems. As one of Lake County’s top sprinkler system companies, we dedicate ourselves to providing each of our customers with the latest irrigation systems at the best possible price. All…
Sprinkler System Design
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Home Exterior Professional In-Ground Sprinkler Systems In-ground sprinkler systems are the easiest and most efficient way to water your landscape. Do you have an over-watered or under-watered yard? Are you just looking to cut down on the time you spend watering? In-ground sprinkler system designs are the perfect way to nourish your landscape with the…
Lawn Irrigation System
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Home Exterior Benefits of a Lawn Irrigation System Watering your yard with a hose or traditional sprinkler is time-consuming and results in wasteful overwatering. On the other hand, with an automatic lawn irrigation system from American National Sprinkler and Lighting, you can cut down on the water you use and the time you spend tending…
Outdoor Security Lighting
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Home Exterior Protect Your Home with Outdoor Security Lighting With professional outdoor security lighting, it’s easy to illuminate the dark spots of your yard while highlighting your home’s most beautiful features. While many companies charge an arm and a leg for expensive home security systems, outdoor security lighting from American National Sprinkler & Lighting can…
What To Look For in a Commercial Irrigation Company
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What To Look For in a Commercial Irrigation Company When you decide to install an irrigation system at your place of business, partnering with the right commercial irrigation company is a big decision. The key is to look for a company that understands the unique needs of your property to maximize the effectiveness of your…
Updating Your Sprinkler Controller
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Updating Your Sprinkler Controller A well-installed, high-quality sprinkler system is designed to last for years to come. But while your system will maintain its effectiveness over time, your sprinkler controller should be upgraded periodically. Upgrading Your Controller is Easy Whenever you’re ready to update your controller, our team at American National Sprinkler and Lighting is…
Landscape Lighting Installation Company
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Home Exterior A Professional Landscape Lighting Installation Company The right landscape lighting can completely transform your yard and bring your trees, flowers and shrubs to life at night. No matter what size property you are looking to illuminate, our installation team can help create a stunning system for your home or business. Benefits of Landscape…
Landscape Lighting Design
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Home Exterior Landscape Lighting Design for All Your Properties Whether you have a small residential yard or large corporate property, our experts at American National Sprinkler and Lighting will work closely with you to design a beautiful lighting system for your landscape. Customized Landscape Lighting Design It’s our goal to create breathtaking lighting that meets…
Security Landscape Lighting Company
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Home Exterior Security Landscape Lighting Company Understanding the Value of a Security Landscape Lighting Company A well-lit home or business is a great deterrent for burglars and other home invaders. At American National security landscape lighting company, we strive to create customized security lighting systems that are not only functional, but also add beautiful curb…
Best LED Lighting Company
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Home Exterior The Latest in Lighting Technology LED lights have become one of the most quickly-developing and energy-efficient lighting technologies available today. They last longer, have greater durability, are energy efficient and offer similar, if not better, quality of light than traditional lighting. It’s no surprise that they have become very popular among home and…
3 Things to Look For In An Outdoor Lighting Company
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3 Things to Look For In An Outdoor Lighting Company Outdoor lighting is an important and long-term investment in the beauty, value and safety of your property. That’s why it’s so important to work with a professional outdoor lighting company. Qualified lighting experts provide the exceptional customer service and high-quality materials needed to create a…
Outdoor Lighting Chicago
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Home Exterior Outdoor Lighting Chicago The Benefits of an Outdoor Lighting System From greystones and two-flats to bungalows and cottages, Chicago homes are a display of some of the country’s most beautiful architecture. Give your Chicago home the ambiance and curb appeal it deserves with a professional outdoor lighting system from American National Sprinkler and…
Outdoor Lighting Installers
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Home Exterior Experts with Decades of Experience At American National Sprinkler and Lighting, we know that outdoor lighting is only as good as its quality of installation. That’s why we employ skilled installation foremen who are trained in both the design and installation of outdoor lighting systems. Our primary foreman has been working with American…
8 of Our Favorite Artistic Outdoor Lighting Ideas
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8 of Our Favorite Artistic Outdoor Lighting Ideas Create an Ambiance Outside Outdoor lighting has obvious functional benefits, such as increased safety, protection from home invaders and greater nighttime visibility. But beyond that, outdoor lighting can transform your home and landscape into a nighttime work of art. With the right placement and choice of fixtures,…
Landscape Lighting Contractors
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Home Exterior An Easy Way to Bring Your Home to Life Many homeowners spend thousands of dollars on high-maintenance plant life, expensive water features, complex security systems and time-consuming updates to the exterior of their home. But, what most don’t realize is that you can add just as much value, curb appeal and security to…
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Home Exterior AMERICAN NATIONAL SPRINKLER & LIGHTING PRIVACY POLICY We do not rent, sell, or share any mobile data collected on this website with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.  American National Sprinkler & Lighting has created this privacy statement in order to demonstrate our firm commitment to privacy. The following discloses our information…
3 Beautiful Outdoor Lighting Ideas for Your Home
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3 Beautiful Outdoor Lighting Ideas for Your Home Understanding the Benefits of Outdoor Lighting Beautiful outdoor lighting is a wonderful investment for just about any homeowner. Not only does landscape lighting enhance the curb appeal of your home, it’s also a great way to increase the functionality of your landscape at night, ward off home…
Commercial Outdoor Lighting Deerfield
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Home Exterior Custom Solutions for Any Business At American National Sprinkler and Lighting, we’ve been designing and installing both residential and commercial outdoor lighting systems for more than 30 years. Since launching our business in a small Wheeling office in 1984, we’ve grown to a team of over 40 vehicles and 80 employees. We have…
Lighting Your Path to Outdoor Beauty with LED Lighting Installation
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Lighting Your Path to Outdoor Beauty with LED Lighting Installation The Art of LED Lighting Installation Picture this: it is the end of a long workday and you are pulling your car into your driveway long after dusk. Your neighbor’s houses are dark, and you are grateful to have your home illuminated in soft, welcoming…
Why You Need a Yard Sprinkler System This Summer
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Why You Need a Yard Sprinkler System This Summer Yard Sprinkler System: Is it Worth the Cost? You have just moved into a new home, or want to improve the lawn of your existing residence. You are considering a yard sprinkler system, but do not know if it is worth the cost. At American National…
What to Keep in Mind When Considering an Automatic Watering System
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Home Exterior What is an Automatic Watering System? Are you tired of dragging hoses and sprinklers around your yard, only to miss some spots and overwater others? Even worse, watching a small river of water flow from your yard down the street? If you choose to install an automatic watering system, the system does the…
The Benefits of Outdoor Accent Lighting
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The Benefits of Outdoor Accent Lighting Why Do I Need Outdoor Accent Lighting? Let’s say you are hosting an outdoor dinner party for family and friends, and they are enjoying the summertime with the beautiful outdoor accent lighting in your backyard. Or maybe you are coming home from a long day at the office and…
Sprinkler System Winterization
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Sprinkler System Winterization Sprinkler System Winterization is a Must We are just finishing up the most beautiful time of the year here: summertime, heading into fall. The air is crisp, the football games are on, the pumpkins are decorating your doorstep. Don’t forget about your sprinkler system winterization! The Climate The State of Illinois is…
Chicagoland Landscape Lighting
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Home Exterior Lighting for your Chicago Home Chicagoland is well-known for its architecture. People from around the world come to Chicago to study and enjoy its beautiful buildings. Architects have been coming here for decades to study as well. Chicago is home to the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) that was formed in 1966 as the…
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Home Exterior Experts in Sprinkler Systems For Your Home Waking up each morning to water plants, facing high water bills, and seeing insufficient garden results can be daunting. To end this nightmare, consider hiring irrigation specialists. They simplify your gardening water system, making it as easy as 1, 2, 3!! Used to a lawn sprinkler…
Adding Architectural Lighting Design
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Adding Architectural Lighting Design Let There Be Light Every scary movie that involves a house has one thing in common: there are no lights around. Do not be that house in the neighborhood that does not have any lights. A bit of architectural lighting design can help clear that up and make your house seem…
Accenting Your Landscape with Low Voltage Landscape Lighting
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Accenting Your Landscape with Low Voltage Landscape Lighting Brighten Up Your Landscape Imagine you have been working on your new home or you are renovating it, only to realize your house only looks fantastic during the day. Do not forget to add low voltage landscape lighting to your house’s front and back yard so it…
How to Pick the Right Company for Your Home Irrigation System
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How to Pick the Right Company for Your Home Irrigation System Just Add a Little Water Whether your home is brand new or needs a makeover, a home irrigation system is never out of style. As a classic piece of your home, installing a home irrigation system is a great idea to keep your yard…
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Home Exterior What are Landscape Lighting Services? Think your home needs a beauty boost? It might need lighting. Landscape lighting services can transform your home from dark to dazzling, making it the neighborhood-envy. Wondering what landscape lighting services offer? Essentially, they strategically place lights around your outdoor areas like gardens or lawns, ensuring your house…
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Home Exterior We are a family owned, service oriented team dedicated to the satisfaction of our customers. Philosophy American National Sprinkler & Lighting began installing lawn sprinkler systems in 1984 with 1 vehicle and 3 employees in a small office in Wheeling. Our philosophy and dedication to the customer is the number 1 reason for our…
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Home Exterior Home Exterior Lighting Landscape Lighting Security Lighting Front/Backyard Lighting Pathway Lighting Patio Lighting Garden Lighting Gallery Lighting Start The Converstation What Other Options Do I Have? Do It Yourself We get it.  You want to have a go at it yourself and make your home look beautiful and secure.  We admire this motivation. …
DIY Outdoor Lighting vs Professional Outdoor Lighting
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DIY Outdoor Lighting vs Professional Outdoor Lighting If you enjoy the Pinterest ‘expectation versus reality’ pictures, make sure your home doesn’t become one either. While do it yourself (DIY) Outdoor Lighting can be enticing, Professional Outdoor Lighting can make sure your house is more of a ‘reality’ than an ‘expectation’. You definitely do not want…
How to Make Season Adjustments on ICore
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Home Exterior Now I’m going to show you how to set the seasonal adjust for your Hunter ICore irrigation controller. We’re going to turn the dial to the right. 12345 Toward says set seasonal adjust. Right now, PRG Global is flashing and there is 100% so that percentage represents the amount of time each zone…
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How to Check Total Run Time on ICore
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How to Check Total Run Time on ICore Today, I’m going to show you how to check how long your program is running core. We’re gonna turn the dial the left 1,2,3, 4 to advance features. See all these options right here. When going to use this down arrow, keep going. Get to page one…
Factory Default Your Hydrawise Irrigation Controller
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Factory Default Your Hydrawise Irrigation Controller Today we’re going to show you how to factory default your Hydrawise irrigation controller. Sometimes when you’re setting it up and you feel that you’ve made too many mistakes or you just want to wipe the slate clean, this is how you would do that. We go to settings,…
How to Set ICore Station Run Times
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How to Set ICore Station Run Times Today, I’m going to show you how to set your station run times on your Hunter ICore irrigation controller. The first thing we’re going to do is turn the dial three to the right. Where it says set station run times. Station one, programming. And this timer we’re…
How to Set Pro C Manual Single Station
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How to Set Pro C Manual Single Station Now we’re going to show you how to manually run one station on your Hunter Pro-C Irrigation Controller. Now, when you do this, it will not affect any of your normal schedule programming.  It will just run that specific zone this one time. You turned the dial…
How to Set Pro C Start Times
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How to Set Pro-C Start Times Now we’re going to show you how to set or change the start times for your hunter Pro-C irrigation controller. Now the start time is when the system starts operating. So that means that whatever time you set it at zone 1 will pop up, run for X amount…
How to Set Pro C Date & Time
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This is how to change the date and time of your Hunter Pro-C irrigation controller. Turn the dial to the right where it says date/time, any time something is flashing all that means is that’s what you’re able to change at that time. You have the plus and minus key here. Plus key to go…
How to Set ICore to Odd or Even Water Days
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How to Set ICore to Odd or Even Water Days Now I’m going to show you how to set your water days to either even or odd based on your address. So we’re going to turn the dial 1234 to the right set days to water. Right now we’re on days of the week. But…
How to Set ICore Start Times for Multiple Settings
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How to Set ICore Start Times for Multiple Settings Now I’m going to show you how to set multiple program start times on your Hunter ICore irrigation controller. So we will turn the dial two to the right where it says set program start times. This is mainly if you have new seed or new…
How to Set Icore Start Times
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Now we’re going to show you how to set your program start times for your Hunter ICore irrigation controller. First thing you’re going to do is turn the dial two to the right. Now it’s on set program start times. You notice there’s a few slashes right here that are flashing. You got program A,…
How to Set ICore Date and Time
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Today we’re going to show you how to set the current day and time of your Hunter ICore irrigation controller. The first thing you’re going to do is turn the dial one over to the right where it says set current date and time. You’ll notice up here that 2019 the year is flashing. Anytime…
How to Set Hunter Pro-C Seasonal Adjustments
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How to Set Hunter Pro C Seasonal Adjustments Now we’re going to show you how to set the seasonal adjust of your Hunter Pro-C irrigation controller. Now the seasonal adjust is a percentage. Right now, if I turn the dial we’re going to go 4 to the left backwards. It’s at a 100%. That percentage…
How to Set Days to Water on ICore
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Now I’m going to show you how to set the days that your system will run or water on your Hunter ICore irrigation controller. We’re going to turn this dial 1234 to the right. Where it says set days to water. Right now, it says days of the week you see every day of the…
How to Run Entire Program on ICore
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Now I’m gonna show you how to manually run an entire program on your Hunter ICore irrigation controller. Here’s a little tip for you – Instead of turning the dial, you just leave the dial on run, hold down the right arrow. You’ll see everything change and pop up on the screen, and you just…
How to Run 1 Station on ICore
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Now I’m going to show you how to manually run one station on your Hunter ICore irrigation controller. So this does not affect your normal programming. Let’s just say there’s one zone, it’s really dry, and you wanted to run right now. This how you do that, we’re going to go two to the left…
How to Reboot Hydrawise Controller
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Today we’re going to show you how to reboot your Hydrawise irrigation controller. Now, sometimes the controller isn’t working well, it’s not connecting the WiFi. You know, WiFi has good signal in the area, and sometimes it just needs a little reboot. So how you do that is you go to Settings, then you hit…
How to Program Rainbird Rain Settings
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Now we’re going to show you how to adjust the sensitivity of a Rainbird Wireless rain sensor. You have your left and right arrows here. We’re going to use the right arrow. Hit it twice to the far right graph is flashing and its alone – everything else is blanked out. You’ll notice that the arrow…
How to Make Season Adjustments on ICore
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How to Make Season Adjustments on ICore Now I’m going to show you how to set the seasonal adjust for your Hunter ICore irrigation controller. We’re going to turn the dial to the right. 12345 Toward says set seasonal adjust. Right now, PRG Global is flashing and there is 100% so that percentage represents the…
How to Connect Your Hydrawise Controller
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How To Connect Your Hydrawise Controller Today, I’m going to show you how to connect your Hydrawise irrigation controller to WiFi. So, right now we’re on the home screen. Hit settings, wireless. You hit wireless name hit confirm on whatever the name is, and then you would type in the password that one’s already in.…
Backflow Testing: Pros and Cons
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Backflow Testing: Pros & Cons Preventing Backflow You may have just learned about backflow testing pros and cons, or you’ve been hearing about it for years. Backflow is when dirty water leaks into the pipes where you get your clean water. Yes, it is as disgusting as it sounds! It is also dangerous for your…
Backflow Testing Procedures
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Home Exterior Why is Backflow Testing Necessary? Backflow occurs when contaminated water mixes with potable water, or water safe to drink. That can become extremely dangerous for obvious reasons, so it’s vitally important to prevent that problem by having a backflow testing procedure done every year. Even though backflow testing is very important for your…
Backflow Testing Benefits
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Backflow Testing Benefits Why Should I Get Backflow Testing Done? There are so many appointments and costs that come with business or homeownership, so we know that it might sound overwhelming to hear of something else you need to keep track of. However, backflow testing is one of the most important tasks that must be…
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Best Home Improvement Projects for Your Home Top Home Improvement Projects for Every Budget Perhaps it has been some time since you made an investment into your home and you are looking for a way to make some improvements. Maybe you’ve noticed that the neighbors have been doing home improvement projects, and suddenly your house…
How to Increase Home Value for Appraisal
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Home Exterior Have you thought about the appraisal process when preparing to sell your home, take out a home equity loan, or refinance your mortgage? Many people don’t think about increasing home value for appraisal until they schedule it. If you’re selling, refinancing, or taking out a home equity loan, consider the appraisal process in…
Outdoor Lighting Contractor
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Outdoor Lighting Contractor Enjoy the Benefits of an Outdoor Lighting Contractor Let there be light! The easiest way to increase the value and beauty of your home is to hire an outdoor lighting contractor to work their magic. However, it is important to not just hire anyone, but a company that is reliable and does…
Pool Lighting Above Ground
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Pool Lighting Above Ground Installing Pool Lighting Above Ground You probably had your pool built or chose a home with a pool for summertime fun, but have you found that when the days get really hot you use the pool less often than expected? Installing pool lighting above ground can extend your pool usage into…
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Home Exterior Why is Giving Back to Our Community Important to Us? American National Sprinkler & Lighting cares about our community and the people in it. We are proud to contribute to One Tree Planted, the Jimmy V Foundation, and the CHEST Foundation. We do what we can to give back, and we love choosing…
How to Install the Best Low Voltage Landscape Lighting
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How to Install the Best Low Voltage Landscape Lighting What You Need to Know About the Best Low Voltage Landscape Lighting There are few things that can make your garden look more attractive and be more functional in the evening than landscape lighting. The best low voltage landscape lighting can draw attention to the most…
How to Install Low Voltage Landscape Lighting
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Home Exterior Tips on How to Install Low Voltage Landscape Lighting Landscape lighting can make your garden look beautiful in the evening and increase the functionality of your outdoor living spaces, and low voltage lighting is less expensive and safer to run than high-voltage lights. What do you need to know in order to transform…
Landscape Lighting Repair
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Home Exterior What You Need to Know About Landscape Lighting Repair Landscape lighting makes outside spaces beautiful and functional in the evening. Most of the time they function without us even having to think about it. They turn on by themselves each evening when the sun goes down and turn off in the morning when…
Landscape Lighting and Irrigation
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Landscape Lighting and Irrigation Landscape Lighting and Irrigation Can Transform Your Property Landscape lighting and irrigation are too often overlooked as ways to improve your curb appeal and property value. Landscape lighting can increase the functionality of your outdoor spaces in the evening while dramatically improving the aesthetics of your property at night. Irrigation can…
Landscape Lighting Spot vs Flood Low Voltage
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Landscape Lighting Spot vs Flood Low Voltage Understanding Landscape Lighting It can be challenging to make a good decision between landscape lighting and low voltage floodlights. Both do a good job of illuminating your yard and highlighting important features. Both often run on low voltage transformers so they draw less energy and are safer than…
Low Voltage Landscape Lighting vs Solar
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Low Voltage Landscape Lighting vs Solar Lighting How to Decide on Low Voltage Landscape Lighting vs Solar Lights It can be very challenging to choose how to light up your landscape. As soon as you begin your search into options, you’ll find that solar powered landscape lighting and low voltage landscape lighting are in competition…
Landscape Lighting for Driveways
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Landscape Lighting for Driveways How to Choose the Best Landscape Lighting for Driveways If you are wondering what the best landscape lighting for driveways is and how to have it installed, you may be overwhelmed with the options available to you. Driveway lights aren’t just an aesthetic benefit. They are important for safety. Therefore, it…
Landscape Lighting for Retaining Walls
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Landscape Lighting for Retaining Walls Choosing Landscape Lighting for Retaining Walls Retaining walls are too often overlooked as purely functional spaces. In fact, the capacity for aesthetic improvements to your landscaping utilizing retaining walls is actually significant. Retaining walls can serve as interesting vertical lines in your landscaping, support gardening, and allow for unique gardening…
Landscape Lighting for Plants
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Landscaping Lighting for Plants Choosing Landscape Lighting for Plants The plants that you choose define your landscape. Whether your yard is marked by huge signature trees and accompanying shade plants or you have an open yard with lots of flowers, you’ve probably put a fair amount of thought and effort into planning and maintaining your…
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Adjust Rotor Head
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Adjusting the Rotor Head Today I’m gonna show you how to adjust a Hunter Rotary head using this little key. So let’s come over here. So you got two holes here.This front hole adjusts length of spring and this left hole adjusts left rotation. We use the metal part of this key, put it in…
How to Edit a Zone (on a Hydrawise Controller)
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How to Edit a Zone (on a Hydrawise Controller) This is how you edit zones and where you could do multiple zones on your Hydrawise controller. You must get to the zones and schedule part of the app. If you’re using your phone on the bottom taskbar just going to say zones and then you’ll…
How to Edit a Schedule
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Edit a Schedule This is how you add a schedule for your irrigation system on your Hydrawise controller. You must get to the zones and schedules part of the app. If you’re using your phone on the bottom taskbar, it’ll just say zones. Up here when you get here, it will say Program start times.…
Going Through the Home Page
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Going Through the Home Page Okay, right now we’re gonna go through the home page of your Hydrawise controller. You see, we got these icons right here and some weather information here. These icons represent the individual zones for your irrigation system. If you ever wanted to turn one on manually, you would just hit…
Reviewing Reports and Watering Triggers
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Reviewing Reports and Watering Triggers Now we’re gonna go over the report section of your Hydrawise controller. If you are on the app, on the bottom taskbar, 4th one from the right should be Reports and this is what it’ll look like, it’ll be.You want to be on the watering schedule, should be schedules and…
How to Run All or Multiple Zones
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Run All or Multiple Zones This is how you run the entire system or multiple zones on your Hydrawise controller. While you’re on the home page, you got this gear right up here, hit that. Top option is run all zones, hit that. Now, you can either just hit run now and that’s how you…
How to Run One Zone
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How to Run One Zone This is how you run one zone on your Hydrawise controller. While you’re on the home page, you have all your icons here. Going to hit the one that you want to run, this is all manual. You would press the green play button. I can either hit start and…
How to Suspend/Unsuspend All Zones
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How to Suspend/Unsuspend All Zones This is how you suspend the entire system for your Hydrawise controller. Got this gear up here while we’re on the home page bottom option is suspend all zones. If I can pick this, it becomes a calendar. Pick whatever date I want, you go months, you can go a…
How to Suspend/Unsuspend One Zone
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How to Suspend/Unsuspend One Zone This is how you suspend the entire system for your Hydrawise controller. Got this gear up here while we’re on the home page, bottom option is suspend all zones. If I can pick this, it becomes a calendar. Pick whatever date I want, you go months, you can go a…
Zones and Schedules
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Going Over Zones and Schedules Now, I’m gonna show you how to go over these zones and schedules part of your Hydrawise controller. If you’re using your phone, it’s gonna be just zones on that bottom task bar. So we have all your individual zones here. This were all the programming lies for your system.…
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The Process of Installing a Sprinkler System
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The Process of Installing a Sprinkler System [smartslider3 slider=24] Step 1: The Estimate The process of installing a sprinkler system is more than just a few shovels and sprinkler heads. Take a quick look at what it takes to get a system installed properly and make sure you hire someone who can complete all these…
How to Open Up Water Inside Your Home for Your Irrigation System During COVID-19
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Why You Should Consider a Hydrawise Smart Controller Sprinkler System
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Why You Should Consider a Hydrawise Smart Controller Sprinkler System Advantages of Choosing a Hydrawise Smart Controller Hydrawise Smart Controllers take watering your lawn and garden to a new level. Whether you already have an automatic sprinkler or you are looking to install a sprinkler for the first time, the Hydrawise Smart Controller is well…
How to Choose the Best Landscape Lighting for Shrubs
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How to Choose the Best Landscape Lighting for Shrubs Why You Should Consider Landscape Lighting for Shrubs Shrubs are present in almost every landscape, but even when people are looking into lighting, they too often overlook landscape lighting for shrubs. This is a shame, since landscape lighting for shrubs can create a beautiful effect that…
Choosing Landscape Lighting for Steps
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Home Exterior Considerations in Landscape Lighting for Steps If you are only choosing one kind of landscape lighting for your property, landscape lighting for steps may be the one to choose. Landscape lighting for steps is important for safety as well as aesthetics. If you have pathway lighting and steps in the path, lighting the…
Considerations in Landscape Lighting for Large Homes
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Home Exterior What You Need to Know About Landscape Lighting for Large Homes Landscape lighting for large homes offers a wide range of benefits, many of which may not be immediately apparent as you are trying to decide whether this is a good investment for you. Here’s what you need to know about why choosing…
Great Ideas for Installing Landscape Lighting for Trees
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Home Exterior Should You Invest in Landscape Lighting for Trees? If the trees around your house are nothing but dark shadows in the evening, you may be considering lighting them. Landscape lighting for trees can dramatically improve the look of your landscape. When lit appropriately, trees can be one of the most attractive things about…
Why You Should Think About Uplighting Landscape Lighting
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Uplighting Landscape Lighting How to Use Uplighting Landscape Lighting Uplighting landscape lighting is a wonderful lighting effect to utilize in your landscape. Whether you want gentle ambient light or a sharp, dramatic effect, uplighting may be a technique you want to consider. It works well on all kinds of landscape features, from trees and shrubs…
Choosing Custom Made Landscape Lighting
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Choosing Custom Made Landscape Lighting Why Should You Consider Custom Made Landscape Lighting? Custom made landscape lighting can make a huge difference in the look of your home. It can draw attention to the most attractive things about your property and make your home and garden look as beautiful at night as they do during…
Trees Planted Around The World
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Home Exterior At American National we are passionate about the environment. That is why we have the ambitious goal of planting 100,000 trees! To keep us accountable for this task, each year we’ll be updating this area to show exactly how many trees were planted. Overall Goal 9,360 Trees planted of 100,000. Annual Results Talk…
Factory Default Your Hydrawise Irrigation Controller
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Home Exterior Today we’re going to show you how to factory default your Hydrawise irrigation controller. Sometimes when you’re setting it up and you feel that you’ve made too many mistakes or you just want to wipe the slate clean, this is how you would do that. We go to settings, config, factory default, the…
How to Check Total Run Time on ICore
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How to Check Total Run Time on ICore Today, I’m going to show you how to check how long your program is running core. We’re gonna turn the dial the left 1,2,3, 4 to advance features. See all these options right here. When going to use this down arrow, keep going. Get to page one…
How to Program Rainbird Rain Settings
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Home Exterior Now we’re going to show you how to adjust the sensitivity of a Rainbird Wireless rain sensor. You have your left and right arrows here. We’re going to use the right arrow. Hit it twice to the far right graph is flashing and its alone – everything else is blanked out. You’ll notice that…
How to Reboot Hydrawise Controller
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How to Reboot Hydrawise Controller Today we’re going to show you how to reboot your Hydrawise irrigation controller. Now, sometimes the controller isn’t working well, it’s not connecting the WiFi. You know, WiFi has good signal in the area, and sometimes it just needs a little reboot. So how you do that is you go…
How to Run 1 Station on ICore
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Home Exterior Now I’m going to show you how to manually run one station on your Hunter ICore irrigation controller. So this does not affect your normal programming. Let’s just say there’s one zone, it’s really dry, and you wanted to run right now. This how you do that, we’re going to go two to…
Tips for Decorating with Landscape Lighting
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Home Exterior Landscape lighting can truly transform your outdoor living space, creating a welcoming atmosphere and highlighting your home’s unique features. When used effectively, landscape lighting can enhance your home’s curb appeal, improve safety, and make your outdoor area a more enjoyable space for relaxation and entertainment. In this article, we’ll explore various landscape lighting…
How to Set ICore to Odd or Even Water Days
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Home Exterior Now I’m going to show you how to set your water days to either even or odd based on your address. So we’re going to turn the dial 1234 to the right set days to water. Right now we’re on days of the week. But let’s say we want to get to odd…
How to Set Pro C Date & Time
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How to Set Pro C Date & Time This is how to change the date and time of your Hunter Pro-C irrigation controller. Turn the dial to the right where it says date/time, any time something is flashing all that means is that’s what you’re able to change at that time. You have the plus…
Brighten Your Home:
A Beginner’s Guide to Outdoor Lighting
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Home Exterior Brighten Your Home: A Beginner’s Guide to Outdoor Lighting Do you ever look at your neighbor’s beautifully lit home and wonder, “How do they do it?” Well, you’re in the right place. In this article, we’ll guide you on your journey to enhance your home’s appearance and security through outdoor lighting. Outdoor lighting…
Transform Your Outdoors:
The Art of Creating Visual Interest with Outdoor Enhancements
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Home Exterior How often do you catch yourself glancing longingly at that beautifully adorned home down the block, the one with an outdoor setting that seems straight out of a design magazine? You’re not alone. The power of outdoor enhancements to create visual interest and elevate a property’s curb appeal is undeniable. But, where do…
The Impact of Exterior Lighting on Home Security and Aesthetics
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Introduction: Shedding Light on Exterior Illumination Exterior lighting does more than just illuminate pathways; it plays a crucial role in both the security and aesthetic appeal of our homes. As the sun sets, a well-lit exterior not only guides us safely to our doors but also acts as a guardian against potential threats. According to…
Maximizing Curb Appeal with Strategic Landscape Lighting
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Home Exterior Picture this: as twilight blankets your neighborhood, your home stands out, bathed in a warm, inviting glow. Landscape lighting strategically placed along the walkway, highlighting the majestic oak tree, and softly illuminating the façade, transforms your home into a scene from a fairy tale. This is the power of landscape lighting – not…
Simple Solutions for Outdoor Lighting Installation
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Home Exterior Welcome to the illuminating world of outdoor lighting! Imagine transforming your home’s exterior into a welcoming and safe haven with just the right lighting. But where do you start? This article is your beacon in the dark, guiding you through simple and effective solutions for outdoor lighting installation. Have you ever wondered how…
Enhancing Curb Appeal and Property Value
with Professional Exterior Lighting
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Home Exterior Exterior lighting is more than just a functional aspect of home design; it’s a transformative element that enhances the beauty and appeal of any residence. In the realm of suburban luxury, where every detail matters, the right lighting can elevate a home’s aesthetic from ordinary to extraordinary. American National Sprinkler & Lighting Co.,…
Maximizing Your Garden’s Nighttime Beauty
The Advantages of Low Voltage Landscape Lighting
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Home Exterior Envision your garden as night falls, each detail bathed in a soft, enchanting light. This dreamy scene is made possible by low voltage landscape lighting, a key to unlocking the hidden beauty of your outdoor spaces after sunset. The right lighting not only accentuates the best features of your garden but also creates…
The Benefits of Modernizing Your Old Sprinkler System
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Home Exterior The transition from traditional to modern sprinkler systems marks a significant leap in lawn care technology. Traditional systems, often limited by their basic functionalities, fail to meet the evolving needs of today’s environmentally conscious and efficiency-seeking homeowners. This opening discussion sets the stage to unveil the myriad benefits that modern sprinkler systems offer,…
Creating a Magical Evening Ambiance in Your Backyard with Lights
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Home Exterior Imagine stepping into your backyard as the sun sets, only to be greeted by a captivating tapestry of light that transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. This isn’t just a dream; it’s the magic that well-planned outdoor lighting can achieve. In this article, we’ll explore how you can turn your backyard into an…
Innovative Low Voltage Lighting Designs for Enhancing Outdoor Living Areas
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Home Exterior Welcome to the world of low voltage lighting, where innovation meets outdoor elegance. In recent years, low voltage lighting has gained immense popularity for outdoor living areas, offering a blend of style, efficiency, and functionality. This article aims to delve into the world of innovative designs and ideas that utilize low voltage lighting…
The Benefits of Lighting Your Home Exterior
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Imagine a home where the twilight hours bring a magical transformation, where the mundane becomes magnificent under the soft glow of well-placed lights. This isn’t just a dream; it’s the reality of a home with thoughtfully designed exterior lighting. Beyond mere functionality, exterior lighting is a powerful tool that blends safety, aesthetics, and ambiance into…
Integrating Smart Technology in Outdoor Lighting Systems
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Home Exterior Embracing the Future Imagine the ease and convenience of transforming the ambiance of your home’s exterior with just a few simple taps on your smartphone. The realm of outdoor lighting has significantly evolved, stepping into the era of smart technology, where efficiency meets innovation. The integration of smart technology into outdoor lighting systems…
Efficient Water Usage in Lawn Sprinklers
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Home Exterior Have you ever wondered if your lawn sprinkler system is as efficient as it could be? With water conservation becoming increasingly important, it’s essential to explore innovative techniques that ensure efficient water usage in lawn sprinklers. This article delves into the latest advancements and best practices that can transform the way we approach…
The Evolution of Landscape Lighting: From Traditional to Modern
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Home Exterior Have you ever wondered how the soft glow of lights in a garden or along a driveway came to be? The journey of landscape lighting from its humble beginnings to the modern era is not just a story of technological advancement, but a tale of how we’ve learned to artfully illuminate our outdoor…
Integrating Sprinklers and Lighting for Serenity
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Home Exterior Zen gardens, originating from the tranquil practices of Japanese culture, are designed to be peaceful sanctuaries that invite calmness and meditation. These gardens are not just landscapes but are artistic representations of natural beauty, embodying simplicity and balance. The smooth raked gravel, carefully placed rocks, and sparingly used greenery in a Zen garden…
Harnessing Solar Power for Your Garden
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Home Exterior Have you ever wondered how you can illuminate your garden in an environmentally friendly way? Solar-powered garden lighting not only offers a sustainable solution but also adds a charming aesthetic to your outdoor space. In this article, we will explore how solar power can bring life to your garden while keeping sustainability in…
Preparing Your Sprinkler System for Winter and Summer
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Home Exterior Have you ever wondered how seasonal changes impact your lawn’s health and the efficiency of your sprinkler system? As the seasons shift, so do the needs of your lawn and the demands on your sprinkler system. In this article, we delve into the vital steps of preparing your sprinkler system for winter and…
The Art of Shadowing: Advanced Techniques in Landscape Lighting
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Home Exterior Landscape lighting is not just about illuminating your outdoor space; it’s an art that plays with light and shadow to create a captivating ambiance. Have you ever wondered how shadows can transform the mundane into the extraordinary? Shadowing in landscape lighting is a powerful tool, often overlooked, that can dramatically alter the perception…
Maximizing Garden Health with Smart Irrigation Practices
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Home Exterior Have you ever wondered if your garden could be lusher, healthier, and more vibrant? The key might lie in the way you irrigate. Smart irrigation is revolutionizing the way we think about garden health, leveraging technology to ensure optimal growing conditions. This article delves into the transformative power of smart irrigation practices, and…
Revolutionizing Your Outdoor Space with LED Pathway Lighting
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Home Exterior Imagine a world where your outdoor space isn’t just a passageway, but a vibrant, welcoming extension of your home. This is the magic that LED pathway lighting brings. It’s not just about illumination; it’s about creating an ambiance that elevates your entire outdoor experience. Have you ever considered how the right lighting can…
Combining Outdoor Lighting and Sprinkler System Design
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Home Exterior When envisioning the perfect outdoor space, the harmonious blend of functionality and beauty is paramount. Have you ever considered how the integration of outdoor lighting and sprinkler systems could elevate your home’s exterior? This guide delves into the art of combining these two essential elements to create a seamless and stunning outdoor environment.…
Integrating Drip Irrigation with Landscape Design
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Home Exterior Sustainable gardening is a method that resonates deeply with the ethos of environmental responsibility and resource efficiency. It’s a practice that combines the art of gardening with the principles of sustainability, aiming to create lush, thriving gardens while minimizing the environmental footprint. By focusing on methods that replenish the earth and conserve water,…
The Role of Lighting in Enhancing Outdoor Safety and Security
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Home Exterior Have you ever felt a twinge of unease walking through your yard after dusk? It’s a common concern, yet one often overlooked aspect of home security is the strategic use of outdoor lighting. Not only does proper illumination ensure safe navigation around your property at night, but it also plays a crucial role…
Automated Lighting Systems: The Future of Outdoor Aesthetics
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Home Exterior Have you ever wondered how the outdoor spaces of the future will look? Imagine the blend of functionality and beauty, seamlessly integrated into our everyday lives. This is where automated lighting systems come in, a growing trend that’s reshaping the way we think about outdoor aesthetics. These systems are not just about illuminating…
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The Future of Clever Watering: Mixing AI and IoT for Green Landscaping
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Today, tech touches every part of our lives. Clever watering systems are changing how we take care of our yards. At American National Sprinkler and Lighting, we bring you the newest advancements to keep your lawns and gardens green.  This post looks into the future of clever watering, focusing on using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and…
The Ultimate Guide to Backflow Testing: Protect Your Home and Business Water Supply
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Backflow is a term that describes the reversal of water flow in a plumbing system – not good.  This reversal can lead to contaminated water entering clean water supplies, posing serious health risks. For both homeowners and businesses, preventing backflow is crucial to maintaining safe and clean water.  In this article, we’ll cover everything you…
The Ultimate Guide to Security Lighting: Why It’s Better Than Other Security Measures
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Security lighting stands out from other security measures as not just an effective but an aesthetic solution. This guide explores why security lighting is superior to other security measures and why investing in a professional security landscape lighting company is a wise choice for homeowners interested in enhancing both security and aesthetics. Why Security Lighting?…
The Pros and Cons of In-Ground Sprinkler Systems
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One of the most effective ways to keep your lawn healthy and well-watered is through an in-ground sprinkler system. In this blog post, we’ll explore the pros and cons of in-ground sprinkler systems to help you make an informed decision about whether this type of irrigation system is right for your garden maintenance needs. How…
The Future of Irrigation: Advanced Sprinkler Systems and Controllers 🌿💧
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As homeowners become more tech-savvy, irrigation technology is rapidly advancing, providing innovative ways to care for landscapes while conserving water and reducing costs.  The future of irrigation is all about integrating Wi-Fi-enabled controllers, smart irrigation systems, and customizable solutions to make watering more efficient and eco-friendly.  At American National Sprinkler & Lighting, we’re committed to…
How to Winterize Your Lawn Sprinkler System: A Simple Guide
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As winter gets closer, it’s time to start thinking about how to protect your lawn sprinkler system from the cold. Living in the Chicagoland area, you know how brutal winters can be, with freezing temperatures lasting for months. If you don’t winterize your system properly, you could end up with frozen pipes, burst valves, and…
Best Outdoor Solar Garden Lights
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Solar-powered garden lights are a popular choice for homeowners who want to illuminate their outdoor spaces in an eco-friendly and cost-effective way. From solar string lights to solar pathway lights, these solutions offer convenience and versatility, making them ideal for gardens, patios, and walkways. However, while solar lights have their merits, they aren’t without limitations.…
Lighting for the Garden
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Brighten Your Garden with Stunning Lighting Your garden is a reflection of your personality, a space where beauty meets serenity. When the sun sets, garden lighting can transform this area into a glowing retreat, extending its charm and functionality into the evening hours. At American National Sprinkler & Lighting, we specialize in crafting customized lighting…
What’s the Best Lighting for Outdoors?
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Best Lighting for Outdoors: Transform Your Space with Style and Function Outdoor lighting is more than a practical necessity—it’s an opportunity to create ambiance, enhance safety, and showcase the beauty of your home. Whether you’re looking to brighten pathways, highlight architectural features, or create a warm and inviting atmosphere for evening gatherings, the best lighting…
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Outdoor Garage Lighting
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Your garage is more than just a place to park your car—it’s an essential part of your home’s first impression and security. With expert outdoor garage lighting from American National Sprinkler & Lighting, you can enhance curb appeal, boost safety, and create a welcoming ambiance that stands out day and night with brilliant outdoor lighting…
Deck Lighting
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Your deck isn’t just an extension of your home—it’s an outdoor sanctuary, a place for family gatherings, quiet evenings, and summer barbecues. But when the sun sets, does your deck fade into darkness? With expert deck lighting from American National Sprinkler & Lighting, you can extend your outdoor enjoyment well into the night while enhancing…