How Do You Fix Outdoor LED Christmas Lights?

The holidays are here, which means it’s time to light up your outdoor space with festive LED Christmas lights. Unfortunately, sometimes these lights can get damaged or stop working properly due to extreme weather or other causes.

If you find yourself with a string of broken LED Christmas lights, don’t panic – there are some simple fixes that you can try before you have to replace the whole string.

One of the most common issues with LED Christmas lights is that one or more of the bulbs may be burnt out, resulting in a section of the string not lighting up. The best way to identify which bulbs need to be replaced is by testing each bulb individually using a voltage detector.

Simply attach the voltage detector to each bulb and check for an electrical current. If no current is detected, then that bulb needs to be replaced.

If all the bulbs are functioning correctly but the strand is still not lighting up, it could be due to a loose connection or bad wiring. To check for this issue, first unplug the strand from power source and locate where the two ends connect together. Check for any loose wires or broken connections and firmly secure them in place if necessary.

You should also check for any signs of corrosion on the wires or connectors as this can cause electrical shorts which prevent power from flowing through the strand correctly. If corrosion is present, use an emery cloth to gently sand down any build-up and then apply a thin layer of electrical grease before reconnecting.

Conclusion:

Fixing outdoor LED Christmas lights does not have to be a daunting task – with some simple troubleshooting techniques you can get your holiday display up and running again in no time! Start by testing each individual bulb for power using a voltage detector and then check for any loose connections or bad wiring that could be preventing power from flowing properly through your strand.

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Jennifer Watson