Installing a floodlight illuminates the immediate area around your property, deterring criminals from targeting your home and property. Improve property appeal. Your home should have curb appeal during the day and night. If the sun sets and your property goes dark, then it has no curb appeal.

When should I use flood lights?

When highlighting specific points like display objects, wall artwork, architectural details, or landscape features, use a spotlight. When illuminating larger areas like driveways, stages, warehouses, parking lots, or any other area that needs wide, even light coverage, go with a floodlight.

Does a flood light use much electricity?

Security or area lighting often uses high-wattage lamps, which, combined with long hours of operation, can significantly increase electric usage. … For example, a 250W floodlight that’s left on for 12 hours a day will use 90 kilowatt-hours of electricity in a month.