Tools needed:
- Bulb tester
Materials needed:
- Light string fuses
- Replacement light bulb
Steps to fix Christmas lights:
- Check and Replace Fuses:
- Slide back the plastic covering on the plug to access the Christmas light fuse.
- Replace any blown fuses. Some strings might have multiple fuses.
- Test and Replace Bulbs:
- Use a bulb tester to check each bulb for issues.
- For the tester to work, ensure the lights are correctly plugged into the outlet.
- Identify and replace faulty bulbs. Often, changing a problematic bulb resolves the entire strand’s issue.
- Use a Christmas Light Tester Pen:
- Alternatively, touch each bulb with a tester pen to identify defects quickly.
- If one defective bulb is identified, there might be more, so check the entire strand.
- Safety and Storage:
- When removing lights, handle them carefully to avoid damage.
- Plug in the lights before storing to confirm they’re functioning.
- Store the lights properly in their original containers or similar ones, ensuring the bulbs don’t collide, to maintain their longevity.
- Remember, traditional bulbs last about 1,000 to 1,500 hours while LED lights have a longer lifespan.
The essential tool needed for fixing Christmas lights is the bulb tester.
