Why is half my strand of Christmas lights out?

• <div><p>It can be frustrating to see one half of your lights working while the other half is dark. Long strands of Christmas lights often contain more than one circuit. If half of your strand won’t light up, there’s likely a burned-out or loose bulb on that circuit in the strand. Check the strand and replace any loose or damaged bulbs. </p></div>

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Q: How can I prevent Christmas lights from becoming damaged?

• <div><p>You can take a few steps to prolong the life of your holiday lights. Make sure to replace burnt-out bulbs as quickly as possible to avoid overloading the rest of the circuit and knocking out more lights. Before packing them up each year, plug each strand into the wall to confirm everything is still working. Wrap the lights carefully back into their original packaging or something similar&mdash;winding a strand tightly together or leaving it to hang loose in a storage bin can lead to frayed or damaged wiring. </p></div>

Q: How many string lights can be on one outlet?

• <div><p>How many string lights can be on one outlet depends on a number of varying factors, including the total wattage of your circuit, the type of lights, the energy needs of the lights, and cord specifications. It&rsquo;s better to play it safe here to protect your circuit, so figure out the max wattage of your circuit, compare that to the lights, and move on from there. Generally speaking, LED string lights require less energy than incandescent bulbs, translating to a higher number of lights per circuit. </p></div>

Q: What maintenance is required for holiday lights?

• <div><p>Inspect for burnt-out bulbs, secure connections, and protect from water exposure to maintain functionality.</p></div>

Q: How can I hang Christmas lights without damaging my gutters?

• <div><p>Several options for hanging Christmas lights won't damage gutters. Using shingle clips avoids any hardware contact with them, and using plastic gutter clips minimizes the likelihood of scratching gutters. Remember not to rest a ladder, especially a metal one, against the gutters, and use a ladder stand-off device or stabilizer if you need to use an extension ladder. </p></div>

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Last update on December 02, 2025

Reviewed in January 2025
Quick response on a holiday eve. Fair price, quick work, respectful of our property, and ensured the work was done properly.
Pontius Landscape and Repair LLC
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Reviewed in June 2021
Received a call from George the same day I left a message (which was a Sunday of a Holiday Weekend)! Within hours of receiving his estimate, his crew was at my home mowing my lawn! George provides good old-fashioned service at a reasonable price! He goes above and beyond to see that his...
Four Diamond Lawn Care, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2020
I rarely have been thrilled with an entire processâ - fast, prompt and perfectly executed! Thank you, Tim! Btw, all accomplished over Thanksgiving holiday at the last moment!
All Phase Flooring
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Reviewed in June 2020
We started with Jansen Landscaping just doing basic yard work (grass cutting and leaf cleanups, mostly) and, over a couple of decades now, have come to depend on them for all things relating to the look and health of our property. They respond fast in emergencies, their rates are always...
J Jansen Landscaping LLC
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Reviewed in September 2019
Pat and Pat were great! Father and son business. Timely and knowledgeable of house and the needs. They provided expert advice regarding the condition of the house and recommendations. Excited about receiving the inspection report after the holiday.
A Complete House Inspection
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Reviewed in February 2016
Mark was great to work with in every aspect of the job. He was punctual, informative, very detail oriented, and the quality of his work exceeded expectations. Mark installed some drywall in my basement during a renovation we were doing. In preparing for the work, he asked all the right...
Marc Construction
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Reviewed in May 2015
All the reviews are correct. Great experience. I have a 4 week old and the system went out. It is Sunday, a holiday weekend, and raining. Called Stephen and left a message he called me back in a few minutes. James was here in about 30 minutes. He was knowledgeable and nice to talk to. He...
Comfort Masters Air Conditioning & Heating
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Reviewed in September 2014
We first came to Dan Erb looking to improve the look of our front yard. In addition to surveying the yard, Dan spent time talking with us to learn more about our tastes and what we were looking for. The resulting design was far better than anything we had imagined. Dan's 3-phase design consisted...
Erb's Landscaping
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Reviewed in December 2011
Ken and Larry refinished the hardwood floors in our newly purchased home. They replaced some boards due to staining, sanded, and refinished around 900 sq ft of flooring. From setting-up a walk-though to checking for my satifaction after the floors where finished, Magnotta Hardwood Floors...
Magnotta Hardwood Floors
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Reviewed in December 2009
aamzing. Nikki chose things that i thought i would not like.. and when i did her design and color choices.. i could not believe how well it looked. i have never used interior decorators before. I will never use anyone else.. she really knows what she is doing!
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