If the strand still has the issue, you can put the old bulb back in the socket and continue on down the line until you find the culprit(s). Replace the one you just removed with a new bulb and test the light strand. The fix for large lights where the bulbs screw out: Gently unscrew each bulb and remove them from the socket. This is the proper position for copper leads. Continue with each non-functional bulb in the chain, up until you find the culprit(s). (You can also test bulbs for continuity with a multimeter.) Where you find a problem bulb, replace it with a new one. Once removed, inspect the bottom of the bulb and ensure that the two bulb copper leads are in their proper location (see picture below), and not twisted or missing. The fix for small lights where the bulbs pull out: Gently grasp each bulb, and pull away from the socket. Bulb won’t work or a section of the string won’t work Try plugging the strand into a different outlet, preferable one that is on a different circuit. Often linking too many strands of lights together can cause the fuse to give out. Tip: If you’re blowing fuses in your lights repeatedly, it is likely not the light strand itself that is at fault. Fuse extraction can sometimes be difficult, stay patient! Try removing them like you would a battery. Make sure that you read the specs printed on the non-functioning fuse so you can purchase the correct replacement. Small fuses are inexpensive and can be found at most hardware, home improvement, or big box retail stores. (You can also use a multimeter to test for continuity.) Replace all blown fuses with new ones. If the fuse is good, you should see an unbroken strand of wire running between the two metal contacts. Remove the two fuses, and inspect them by looking at them up against a bright background (the sky works). Slide the door marked “Open” in the direction pointed by the arrow. There should be a small door on the plug. The fix: Pick up the pronged “male” plug at the end of the strand. Here are some common ways to troubleshoot incandescent Christmas lights: The string of lights won’t light up If replacing the bulb doesn’t work, it might be a bad socket or broken wiring that needs to be removed. If a section of the light string isn’t working, there might be a bad bulb or a bad connection between the bulb and the socket (like a corroded socket). If the entire chain is non-functional, a blown fuse could be the culprit. There are lots of different ways lights can break. ( Try here for LED light solutions.) This guide is for incandescent Christmas lights, so make sure those are the ones you have!īefore you can repair Christmas lights, you’ll need to identify the problem with them first. Incandescent lights work via a current running through a filament, which is different from their LED cousins. (Or you’ll be the Christmas ham.) You also need to know which kind of Christmas lights you have: Incandescent Christmas lights or LED Christmas lights. Make sure the lights are completely unplugged from any electrical socket before you start your repair.
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And iFixit’s repair community has already compiled lots of tips and tricks for how to do it-which I’ll be summarizing here. Thankfully, it’s not too hard to fix Christmas lights. You will save Christmas (lights) this year. Millions will throw out their broken Christmas lights and buy new ones, but you will not. As sure as Rudolph’s nose is red, one of those light strings won’t light up (if you ever manage to get them untangled in the first place). Sometime in the near future you’ll venture into your dusty attic or musty garage and pull out a miserably tangled set of Christmas lights. While you’re gearing up for the holidays, be sure to check out our latest Gift Guide and follow us on YouTube, Instagram, or Twitter to catch our holiday deals. 2, 2016 and written by Taylor Whitney) because, well, it’s about that time again, and this post is a perennially useful answer to a very common question.
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