Trust but verify
 

same logic as a red light will stop a car.

New Light Fixture
 

We kept having issues with the sensor going bad after a few months last year. After replacing it twice we decided to replace our light fixture with a nicer looking one with a built-in dusk to dawn senor. No problems since. Easy to do, I just disconnected the light sensor and left it in place. Wired Black to black, red to red and ground to ground, it took about 20 minutes to do. We purchased it off Amazon.

Any handyman can do the job, and much less expensive than an electrician

I can do it
 

I have the part and can do it today
ken 843 - 814-3391

Light sensor replacement J and J services 352-702-6376
 

Jeff keeps sensors on hand. Give him a call at 352-702-6376

Almost any handyman. Pick one up at Lowes or Home Depot. They’ll have one.

I went to WalMart and bought a socket with a sensor on it for $5. Put that between the light bulb and the old socket, and it has worked perfectly for 7 years now. Same product also works on outside garage lights too.

Keith Carter, Those Guys, 606-465-0702.

You can buy a bulb that has the sensor built into it. They call it a "dawn to dusk" light bulb. The socket can add space that you may not want.

I am a master electrician for 35 years, and I've seen plenty of homeowners/handymen incorrectly make connections with wire nuts or not even use wire nuts and make the connections using masking tape:shocked:. It works until the fire starts. If you don't know what you're doing stick to plumbing at least your house won't burn down...

Gatorgreen
 

Wait a minute, Is my outside street light fixture on my elect. bill?

Yes, if you are referring to the one on your front lawn on your property.

Caution: Many of the light sensors we can buy at Lowes, Home Depot, etc are poor quality. They do not last long. Qualified Electricians have access to better quality that will last for years. Two such companies are LenHart and Pikes Electric.

I don't know what type of sensor electricians use, but the $13 Amertec sensor, sold at ACE Hardware, will also last for many years.

Light sensor
 

If you go to Home Depot they can identify the sensor by where you live or take a picture of it. I replaced the sensor myself in 10 minutes. Very simple. Likely save you $100. Bucks