Blogs in December 2022

When To Take Down Christmas Lights and Holiday Lights?

People across the country wonder when to take down Christmas lights, but there’s no truly definitive answer. Mr. Electric tries to answer the divisive question.

Dec 2, 2022

For many around the world, January 5 or 6 marks the Epiphany ‒ the final day of the 12 days of Christmas and the time for all holiday decorations to come down. For others, the second week of January is a typical time for the holiday lights to be unplugged and stored away until next year....Continue Reading

How Many Christmas Lights Can I String Together

Don’t blow the circuit breaker or the in-line fuses. Learn how many strands of Christmas lights you can safely string together, with help from Mr. Electric.

Dec 2, 2022

Last updated: 9/12/2023

At Mr. Electric, one of the most common holiday questions we get from concerned homeowners is, “How many lights can I string together?” Hoping for an easy rule-of-thumb, it’s easy to become frustrated by the answer, “It depends.” Considering the vast differences...Continue Reading

Help! My Christmas Lights Fuse Bulb Keeps Blowing

Dec 1, 2022

There's nothing more festive than decorating your home with twinkling, colorful Christmas lights. But festivity quickly turns to annoyance when holiday lights won’t stay on. Keep reading to learn what to do if your Christmas lights fuse bulb keeps blowing.

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How to Find the Bad Bulb on Christmas Lights from Mr. Electric

Dec 1, 2022

It’s the universal condition: every holiday season, homeowners across the country dig boxes of holiday decorations out of their attics or basements only to discover miles of burned-out Christmas lights! When you’re hanging your Christmas decorations and preparing for guests, the last thing you...Continue Reading