Indoor timer setup in Exeter
Professional indoor timer setup services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
1-1.5 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Indoor Christmas light timers set up and programmed to your schedule. Your festive display comes on automatically every evening and switches off at night - set it and forget it.
Set Your Lights Once, Enjoy All Season
Nobody wants to crawl behind the tree every evening to plug lights in. Indoor timers make your Christmas display automatic - lights on at 5pm, off at 11pm, every single day without you lifting a finger.
💡 Pro tip: Timers also save electricity by ensuring lights aren't left on all night accidentally when you forget to switch them off.
Why Professional Setup Makes Sense
Getting timers working properly isn't just plugging them in. It's about safe placement, sensible scheduling, and actually testing it all works.
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| Timers programmed correctly first time | Flashing 00:00 because no one read the manual |
| Sensible on/off times set | Lights blazing at 2am |
| All connections tested and safe | Overloaded adapters creating fire risk |
| Instructions left for easy adjustment | No idea how to change the schedule |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Survey | Check your lights, count how many timers needed |
| Setup | Plug everything in safely, program each timer |
| Test | Run through a full on/off cycle to confirm it works |
💡 You're Left With
- Automatic light control all season
- Timers set to your preferred schedule
- Written instructions for adjusting times
- Peace of mind everything's safe
Pricing Guide
| Setup Size | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single tree or display | 1 hr | £60 |
| Multiple rooms/areas | 1.5 hrs | £85 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Add £10-15 per timer if I need to supply them.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Big Christmas display - multiple rooms all coordinated
✅ Going away - lights come on even when you're not home
✅ Hate fiddling - set once in early December, done for the season
✅ Safety conscious - lights automatically off when you're asleep
Why Choose Us for Indoor timer setup in Exeter?
Lights come on automatically every evening
Timers set to your preferred schedule
All plugs tested and safety checked
Instructions left so you can adjust later
What to Expect
Step 1: Plan
I'll look at your lights and decorations, work out how many timers you need and where they'll go.
Step 2: Program
Each timer gets set to your schedule. I'll group lights sensibly - tree together, windows together, etc.
Step 3: Test & Show
I run everything through a cycle to check it works, then show you how to adjust the times if you need to.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to set up your own timers? Here's how:
🔧 Kit you'll need
- Digital plug-in timers (one per light circuit)
- Extension leads if needed
- Pen and paper to note your schedule
⏰ Programming steps
- Plug timer into wall socket (not powered on yet)
- Set current time and day on the timer
- Program ON time (when you want lights to start)
- Program OFF time (when you want lights to stop)
- Check it's set to repeat daily
- Plug your lights into the timer
- Switch the timer on at the wall
🎄 Grouping your lights
- Put all tree lights on one timer
- Window lights can share another timer
- Outdoor lights (if running from inside) on separate timer
- Don't overload - max 4-5 sets of LED lights per timer
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Forgetting to set the current day - timer won't turn on
- Mixing up AM and PM settings
- Overloading a single timer with too many lights
- Burying timers behind furniture so you can't access them
💡 Pro trick: Set your lights to come on about 30 minutes before sunset for that lovely dusk glow. In Exeter, that's around 4:30pm in December.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎅 Decorating early? Book this service once all your decorations are up and positioned. Much easier than programming timers then moving lights around after.
Multiple timers? I can set them all to the same schedule or stagger them - maybe tree lights on at 5pm, then outside lights at 5:30pm for a gradual effect.
Smart home already? If you've got smart plugs, I can set those up instead of traditional timers. They work with Alexa/Google Home and you can control from your phone.
Going away for Christmas? Timers make your home look occupied while you're visiting family - security bonus on top of the festive cheer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What actually is an indoor timer setup?
I plug your Christmas lights into plug-in timers, then program them to turn on and off at times you choose. Means your tree and decorations light up automatically every evening without you remembering - then switch off late at night to save electricity.
Can you do multiple sets of lights on different timers?
Yes - if you want the tree lights on one schedule and the window lights on another, I can set that up. Or have everything come on together. Whatever works for you.
Do I need to provide the timers?
Either way works. If you've already got plug-in timers, I'll use those. If not, I can pick up good quality digital ones from Screwfix - they're about £10-15 each and much more reliable than the old mechanical dial types.
How long does setting up timers take?
Usually 1-1.5 hours depending on how many lights you've got. Multiple rooms with lots of decorations takes longer than just a tree and a few bits. I'll test everything works before I leave.
Can I change the times myself after you've set them?
Absolutely - I'll show you how the timers work and leave simple instructions. Most modern ones are pretty straightforward once you know which buttons to press. I'll set your initial schedule but you can tweak it anytime.
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