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Puyallup & Tacoma Permanent Outdoor Lighting Comparison

How Trimlight Northwest Compares to Every Other Way to Light Your Home

Temporary lights, a crew every December, or another permanent system: here is an honest, side-by-side look at what Western & Central Washington homeowners actually get for their money, and why permanent Trimlight comes out ahead.

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50,000+

Rated LED hours

12V

Safe low voltage

IP68

Fully waterproof

Lifetime

Product warranty

The comparison most homeowners actually make

Three Ways to Light Your Home for the Holidays

Before comparing brands, most people are really deciding between these three options. Here is how they stack up over time.

Temporary Store-Bought Lights

Hundreds per season, every year

  • You climb the ladder each year
  • Tangled, faded, and replaced often
  • Storage, takedown, and repairs on you
  • Holidays only, no year-round use
  • Cost never stops adding up

Permanent Trimlight from Trimlight Northwest

One-time install, then it is yours

  • Professionally installed, hidden in the trim
  • Controlled from your phone, any color
  • Holidays, game days, and everyday accent light
  • 50,000+ hour LEDs, lifetime product warranty
  • No ladders, no takedown, no yearly bill

Hiring a Crew Every Year

$1,000+ per season, forever

  • Someone else hangs them
  • You pay again every single year
  • Booked out during peak season
  • Design limited to what they hang
  • Holidays only, nothing year-round

A permanent Trimlight system typically pays for itself within a few years compared with paying a crew each season, and it keeps working long after the temporary route would have cost more.

Trimlight vs other permanent systems

Not All Permanent Lighting Is Built the Same

If you are weighing permanent systems, here is how Trimlight compares on the specs that affect safety, durability, and how the lights actually look on your home.

Feature Trimlight Jellyfish Gemstone Oelo EverLights
Product warranty Lifetime Limited* Limited* Limited lifetime* Limited*
Operating voltage 12V (low voltage) Higher voltage* Low voltage* Low voltage* Low voltage*
Waterproof rating IP68 (submersible) Not published* IP67* IP68* Not published*
Rated LED lifespan 50,000+ hours Varies* Varies* Varies* Varies*
Bulb spacing options 6", 9", or 12" 9" only* Fixed spacing* Fixed spacing* Fixed spacing*
Individual bulb control Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
App + voice control Yes (Alexa, Google) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Music / sound sync Yes No Varies* Varies* No
Year-round scheduling Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Local year-round service crew Yes (Trimlight Northwest) Varies by dealer* Varies by dealer* Varies by dealer* Varies by dealer*

*Trimlight specifications are from the manufacturer (trimlight.com). Competitor details are based on publicly available information and can change or vary by installer, so figures marked with an asterisk should be treated as general guidance rather than a guarantee. Last reviewed August 2026.

Why the differences matter

What Those Specs Mean for Your Home

Safety & efficiency

12V Low Voltage

Trimlight runs on 12 volts and about 0.9 watts per bulb. Lower voltage means a cooler, more energy-efficient system and less electrical risk around your roofline than higher-voltage alternatives.

Durability

IP68 Waterproofing

An IP68 rating is the top tier for water resistance, meaning the diodes are sealed against rain, snow, and humidity year-round. Many systems stop at IP67 or do not publish a rating at all.

Design flexibility

6", 9", or 12" Spacing

Trimlight offers three bulb spacings, so the system can be matched to your home's trim for a clean, even look. Systems locked to a single spacing cannot adapt the same way.

Peace of mind

Lifetime Product Warranty

Trimlight backs its lights with a lifetime product warranty, and Trimlight Northwest is your local crew for service. With LEDs rated for 50,000+ hours, the system is built to last 20 to 30 years in normal use.

Common questions

Permanent Lighting Questions, Answered

How much does permanent lighting cost in Western & Central Washington?
Most homes fall in a range based on the size of the roofline and the amount of trim being lit. It is a one-time purchase with no monthly fees, subscriptions, or app charges. Trimlight Northwest gives free, no-pressure estimates so you get an exact number for your home before you decide anything.
Is permanent lighting worth it compared to hiring a crew each year?
For most homeowners, yes. Paying a crew to hang and remove temporary lights runs a four-figure bill every single season. A permanent Trimlight system is installed once and typically pays for itself within a few years, then keeps working for holidays, game days, and everyday accent lighting with no yearly cost.
Do the lights stay up all year? Will I see them in the daytime?
Yes, they stay up year-round, and they are designed to virtually disappear into your trim during the day. At night you control everything from your phone: warm white for everyday, team colors on game day, or full holiday scenes on a schedule.
How long do the lights last?
Trimlight LEDs are rated for 50,000+ hours, which works out to roughly 20 to 30 years of normal use. The system carries a lifetime product warranty, and Trimlight Northwest is local for any service you ever need.
How is Trimlight different from other permanent lighting brands?
Trimlight combines a 12V low-voltage design, an IP68 waterproof rating, three bulb-spacing options, music sync, and a lifetime product warranty, backed locally by Trimlight Northwest. Many competing systems match some of these but not all, and several are newer to the market with shorter warranties.

See What Trimlight Looks Like on Your Home

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