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Ultimate guide for removing lights from a pre-lit Christmas tree

Why Removing Lights from a Pre-Lit Christmas Tree?

Have you ever plugged in a pre-lit tree and found some of the lights didn’t work? Well, it is a common problem, especially if the tree has lived for quite a couple of years.

Is there anything you can do if this occurs? Could there be a way to save money by changing the lights on the tree rather than buying a new one?

Yes!

But this will depend on the type of pre-lit Christmas tree you’re using. Several artificial trees come pre-wired with lights embedded in the branches and cannot be taken apart. Though there are trees wherein you can take off and replace the light bulbs.

Step-by-Step Guide to Light Removal

Keep scrolling and you’ll find ways to remove lights from your pre-lit Christmas tree:

  • First, make sure all the lights are working on the tree by plugging it into a power outlet.
  • You can check each light with a bulb tester. This is done by moving each bulb onto the bulb tester after removing it from the display stands.
  • When tested, a functioning bulb automatically lights up.
  • If a bulb doesn’t work, you can use the spare bulb that comes with the tree or get one from a local store around.
  • To fix a non-working light, try to rotate the bulbs.
  • Check the fuse at the end of the cable if none of the lights are working. Remove the cover of the fuse using a small screwdriver. You can then take out the damaged fuse and fix a new one.
  • You should also look out for the strands of the tree lights. Quite a few of them come with alphabetic numbers. So, locate the unlit section’s end plug and remove it.
  • Connect the new lights to the tree and wrap them around it. And then connect the new strand’s end to the old.