How Do You Replace Bad Bulbs In Icicle Lights?
Few things are as frustrating as unpacking and unraveling Christmas icicle lights, only to discover that one of the bulbs — or, as a result, a whole strand — has stopped working. Finding the problem bulb can be arduous, but it is less expensive than buying a new set of lights close to Christmas. Step 1 Test the electrical outlet you will plug your icicle lights into. Plug in another appliance or light source to make sure the outlet is supplying appropriate power. Step 2 Plug in the lights and look for any single bulbs or strands of bulbs that are out. With icicle lights, if one bulb in a strand is defective, the others will not light. However, the bulb at the top of each strand may go out without affecting the other bulbs. Replace any single bulbs that are out. Step 3 Find the problem bulb if a strand of bulbs is out. Look for any bulbs that are loose, blackened or broken. You can also unscrew each bulb and place it onto a section of the strand that you know works. Good bulbs will li
