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How Much Do LED Christmas Lights Cost to Run?
September 6 2024The cost of running LED Christmas lights varies based on the type of lights and how many are in your arrangement. You can find the cost of running LED Christmas lights by figuring the kilowatt hours (kWh) of your lighting arrangement, multiplied by your electricity rate. You can figure the cost of running LED Christmas lights through the following formula...[...] -
What Kind of Christmas Lights are Best for Outside?
September 6 2024The best Christmas lights for outside are LED Christmas lights that are UL-rated for outdoor use. High-quality pro-grade LED Christmas lights are best for outdoor use because of their superior construction and water-resistant design. LED Christmas lights that are UL-rated for outdoor use are the best kind for outside. High-quality pro-grade LED Christmas lights are the best solution for putting...[...] -
How Many LED Christmas Lights Can I String Together?
September 6 2024You can string up to a particular number of LED Christmas lights without issue based on the type of light sets you have and how many are on each string. Some Christmas lights brands, such as Pro Christmas, indicate how many light sets you can string together of certain kinds in the product info section. The wattage of the lights...[...] -
Are LED Christmas Lights Cheaper to Run Than Incandescent Lights?
September 3 2024LED lights are significantly cheaper to run than incandescent lights, with energy savings as high as 90% compared to incandescent lights. The cost savings can be in the hundreds or even thousands over time depending on how many sets you use during the season. LED Christmas lights are highly energy efficient because of their superior technology compared to incandescent lights...[...] -
Are LED Christmas Lights Safer?
September 3 2024Yes, LED Christmas lights are safer than incandescent Christmas lights. LED lights put off far less heat than incandescent lights and are far more durable, ultimately lowering the risk of injury or accidents compared to incandescent lights. LED lights do not get hot like incandescent lights. Incandescent light is generated by the glow of a burning filament in the bulb—the...[...] -
Are LED Christmas Lights Brighter?
September 3 2024Yes, LED Christmas lights are brighter than incandescent lights because of advanced light generation and true color creation. LED Christmas lights offer additional advantages over incandescent lights as well, including energy efficiency, longer lifespan, and greater selection of form factors. The main reason why LED Christmas lights are brighter than incandescent lights is because of superior technology. LED lights are...[...] -
Can LED Christmas Lights Get Wet?
August 5 2024LED Christmas lights are electrical devices and are not waterproof. It’s unsafe to submerge LED Christmas lights in water, even if a brand claims that their Christmas lights are submersible. However, higher quality LED Christmas lights sets are water-resistant and can withstand exposure to snow, ice, and rain, making them good for outdoor use. As devices that use and depend...[...] -
Why Are My Christmas Lights Dim?
August 5 2024Christmas lights can appear dim due to either damaged wires in the Christmas light line, or electrical issues. Electrical issues that affect the brightness of your Christmas lights can include an overloaded circuit, power grid fluctuations, home wiring problems, and voltage fluctuations. Broken, frayed, or corroded wires in string lights typically cause lights to dim at and beyond the point...[...] -
Why Do Christmas Lights Stop Working?
August 5 2024Christmas lights stop working mainly because of an electrical issue or the set going out. Issues that can cause a set to stop working prematurely include missing or loose bulbs, a blown fuse, socket corrosion, or circuit breaker overload. The most common reason for LED Christmas lights to stop working is a missing or loose bulb. When a bulb is...[...] -
Do LED Christmas Lights Get Hot?
July 19 2024LED Christmas lights do not get hot, unlike incandescent lights which are hot by nature, as their light is created by heating up a filament in the bulb. LED Christmas lights stay cool to the touch thanks to a modern design and superior energy efficiency. LED Christmas lights operate in a fundamentally different way from incandescent Christmas lights. The very...[...] -
Are LED Christmas Lights Worth the Extra Money?
July 19 2024LED Christmas lights cost more upfront, but are worth the extra money because they can help you save substantially over incandescent lights. LED lights conserve up to 90% of the energy that incandescent lights use, for savings over multiple seasons. The longer lifespan of LED lights also means buying less lights over time. LED Christmas lights cost more than incandescent...[...] -
How Long Do LED Christmas Lights Last?
July 19 2024LED Christmas lights last around 25,000 to 75,000 hours, which is approximately 6 or 7 seasons, when they’re high quality lights in typical indoor or outdoor settings. You can reasonably expect this lifespan for pro-grade LED Christmas lights under normal use and timely storage at the end of each season. The amount of hours that LED Christmas lights can last...[...] -
Starry Night Lights: How to Hang Christmas Lights Across The Ceiling
August 29 2022Tips for Lighting the Ceiling or Sky with Christmas Lights It’s a breathtaking experience to walk underneath a blanket of Christmas lights. Is it a snow-filled sky? A forest of fireflies? Or a glittering spectacle of stars? Starry night lights are created with Christmas lights draped along the ceiling, trees or poles, and they lend an enchanting touch to any...[...] -
Twinkly Home, Plus and Pro: How to Choose the Right RGB Lights for your Christmas Display
August 1 2022Classic white holiday lights have set the standard for over a century, whether you're lighting a Christmas tree, garland, front yard or lobby. But what if you could change your light colors and effects with the flick of a finger? That's where Twinkly RGB LED lights come in. RGB and RGBW lights have revolutionized lighting for the holidays and beyond...[...] -
Ideas for Wedding Decorations with Christmas Lights
May 19 2022Along the cusp of spring and summertime, you’ll hear the sound of wedding bells growing stronger. Wedding season is knocking, and decoration ideas are flowing for many event planners, business owners, and blushing brides. Weddings are the perfect canvas for Christmas lights. From glowing table centerpieces to twinkling dance floors at receptions, Christmas lights are a key tool for decorating...[...] -
Four Ways to Make Your Christmas Tree Smarter
November 1 2021Smart Christmas Trees Take Your Home to the Next Level It’s no secret that our homes are getting smarter. Various smart home technologies, such as smart lights, automated blinds, integrated entertainment systems, and webcams on our doorsteps, are making our homes more convenient, secure—and simply enough—more fun. Most homes in the United States now have at least one smart home...[...] -
The Benefits of Twinkly Pro Lights
August 20 2021How to Set Up Your Twinkly Pro RGB and RGBW Christmas Lights Display Hundreds of years ago, families used candles to light up their Christmas trees. Not only was this not the most effective lighting method, it also posed quite the safety hazard. Luckily, Christmas lights have come a long way over the years. With incandescent bulbs, LED Christmas lights...[...] - Light Installation, Christmas Lights, Decorative Lighting, Lighting Electrical, Christmas Lights and Décor & DIY Projects
String Lights for A Perfect Patio— Fall Lighting Made Easy
August 18 2021As we wind down the second half of the year, we eagerly anticipate the moment we can enjoy the crisp, cool outdoor weather. Nothing goes with a fall breeze better than a cup of spiced cider and some inviting patio string lights. Like a teaser before the Christmas season, LED string lights create a warm, cheery ambiance for your porch...[...] -
Ultimate Greenery Guide: Christmas Wreaths, Garlands and Sprays
July 23 2021Christmas greenery is the canvas of the holiday decoration world. While tech developments continue to unfold in the holiday lighting sector, the reliable presence of decorations including wreaths, garlands, sprays and trees have been a part of holiday traditions for centuries. Whether Christmas evergreens are hung outdoors or inside, the green foliage provides a sense of warm comfort, nostalgic...[...] - Light Installation, Christmas Lights, Decorative Lighting, Commercial Christmas Decorations & Christmas Lights and Décor
Choosing The Right Christmas Light Clips For Roofline and Perimeter Lighting
July 9 2021It’s no secret that perfect, professional perimeter Christmas lighting is created with a little bit of help from our friend, the Christmas light clip. A roof line lighting project is never complete without the trusty plastic clips that keep light lines aligned and bulbs perfectly straight on gutters and shingles. Designed to hold empty socket light line, stringers, and specialty...[...] -
Christmas in July: Why A Second Annual Christmas Makes Sense
June 30 2021We’ve all heard the saying before: “That holiday was invented by the Hallmark Channel to sell products.” So if you’ve stumbled across the term “Christmas in July” and thought it was just a marketing gimmick, we’re here to make a case for the contrary. A halfway-through-the-year holiday that captures the essence of Christmas? Think of it as an exciting, surprising...[...] -
Christmas Decoration Inspiration For Creating an Outstanding Holiday Display
October 19 2020Decorating for Christmas is a cherished part of preparing for the holidays for many families. This year, instead of using the same lights and decorations as last year, you may want to consider a few inspirational Christmas lighting and decoration options to create something new and unique. The decorating tradition doesn’t always have to be exactly the same each year...[...] -
Christmas Lights Buyers Guide
July 28 2020When it comes to buying Christmas lights, the sky's the limit. There is a multitude of ways that Christmas lights can be used to show your holiday spirit. However, before you jump into purchasing your lights for the upcoming holiday season, it’s important to take the time to understand your options and how certain types of lights can be used...[...] -
Halloween Craft, Lighting, & Decoration Ideas
September 29 2014Crafty ideas for Halloween Someone who likes to craft hardly needs an excuse or reason to pick up a project. However, if you need some inspiration or an incentive to get creative Halloween is the perfect occasion to get motivated. Halloween has the advantage of being flexible. It allows each person their own individual style while only making the request...[...]
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How Much Do LED Christmas Lights Cost to Run?
September 6 2024The cost of running LED Christmas lights varies based on the type of lights and how many are in your arrangement. You can find the cost of running LED Christmas lights by figuring the kilowatt hours (kWh) of your lighting arrangement, multiplied by your electricity rate. You can figure the cost of running LED Christmas lights through the following formula...[...] -
What Kind of Christmas Lights are Best for Outside?
September 6 2024The best Christmas lights for outside are LED Christmas lights that are UL-rated for outdoor use. High-quality pro-grade LED Christmas lights are best for outdoor use because of their superior construction and water-resistant design. LED Christmas lights that are UL-rated for outdoor use are the best kind for outside. High-quality pro-grade LED Christmas lights are the best solution for putting...[...] -
How Many LED Christmas Lights Can I String Together?
September 6 2024You can string up to a particular number of LED Christmas lights without issue based on the type of light sets you have and how many are on each string. Some Christmas lights brands, such as Pro Christmas, indicate how many light sets you can string together of certain kinds in the product info section. The wattage of the lights...[...] -
Are LED Christmas Lights Cheaper to Run Than Incandescent Lights?
September 3 2024LED lights are significantly cheaper to run than incandescent lights, with energy savings as high as 90% compared to incandescent lights. The cost savings can be in the hundreds or even thousands over time depending on how many sets you use during the season. LED Christmas lights are highly energy efficient because of their superior technology compared to incandescent lights...[...] -
Are LED Christmas Lights Safer?
September 3 2024Yes, LED Christmas lights are safer than incandescent Christmas lights. LED lights put off far less heat than incandescent lights and are far more durable, ultimately lowering the risk of injury or accidents compared to incandescent lights. LED lights do not get hot like incandescent lights. Incandescent light is generated by the glow of a burning filament in the bulb—the...[...] -
Are LED Christmas Lights Brighter?
September 3 2024Yes, LED Christmas lights are brighter than incandescent lights because of advanced light generation and true color creation. LED Christmas lights offer additional advantages over incandescent lights as well, including energy efficiency, longer lifespan, and greater selection of form factors. The main reason why LED Christmas lights are brighter than incandescent lights is because of superior technology. LED lights are...[...] -
Can LED Christmas Lights Get Wet?
August 5 2024LED Christmas lights are electrical devices and are not waterproof. It’s unsafe to submerge LED Christmas lights in water, even if a brand claims that their Christmas lights are submersible. However, higher quality LED Christmas lights sets are water-resistant and can withstand exposure to snow, ice, and rain, making them good for outdoor use. As devices that use and depend...[...] -
Why Are My Christmas Lights Dim?
August 5 2024Christmas lights can appear dim due to either damaged wires in the Christmas light line, or electrical issues. Electrical issues that affect the brightness of your Christmas lights can include an overloaded circuit, power grid fluctuations, home wiring problems, and voltage fluctuations. Broken, frayed, or corroded wires in string lights typically cause lights to dim at and beyond the point...[...] -
Why Do Christmas Lights Stop Working?
August 5 2024Christmas lights stop working mainly because of an electrical issue or the set going out. Issues that can cause a set to stop working prematurely include missing or loose bulbs, a blown fuse, socket corrosion, or circuit breaker overload. The most common reason for LED Christmas lights to stop working is a missing or loose bulb. When a bulb is...[...] -
Do LED Christmas Lights Get Hot?
July 19 2024LED Christmas lights do not get hot, unlike incandescent lights which are hot by nature, as their light is created by heating up a filament in the bulb. LED Christmas lights stay cool to the touch thanks to a modern design and superior energy efficiency. LED Christmas lights operate in a fundamentally different way from incandescent Christmas lights. The very...[...] -
Are LED Christmas Lights Worth the Extra Money?
July 19 2024LED Christmas lights cost more upfront, but are worth the extra money because they can help you save substantially over incandescent lights. LED lights conserve up to 90% of the energy that incandescent lights use, for savings over multiple seasons. The longer lifespan of LED lights also means buying less lights over time. LED Christmas lights cost more than incandescent...[...] -
How Long Do LED Christmas Lights Last?
July 19 2024LED Christmas lights last around 25,000 to 75,000 hours, which is approximately 6 or 7 seasons, when they’re high quality lights in typical indoor or outdoor settings. You can reasonably expect this lifespan for pro-grade LED Christmas lights under normal use and timely storage at the end of each season. The amount of hours that LED Christmas lights can last...[...] -
Starry Night Lights: How to Hang Christmas Lights Across The Ceiling
August 29 2022Tips for Lighting the Ceiling or Sky with Christmas Lights It’s a breathtaking experience to walk underneath a blanket of Christmas lights. Is it a snow-filled sky? A forest of fireflies? Or a glittering spectacle of stars? Starry night lights are created with Christmas lights draped along the ceiling, trees or poles, and they lend an enchanting touch to any...[...] -
Twinkly Home, Plus and Pro: How to Choose the Right RGB Lights for your Christmas Display
August 1 2022Classic white holiday lights have set the standard for over a century, whether you're lighting a Christmas tree, garland, front yard or lobby. But what if you could change your light colors and effects with the flick of a finger? That's where Twinkly RGB LED lights come in. RGB and RGBW lights have revolutionized lighting for the holidays and beyond...[...] -
Ideas for Wedding Decorations with Christmas Lights
May 19 2022Along the cusp of spring and summertime, you’ll hear the sound of wedding bells growing stronger. Wedding season is knocking, and decoration ideas are flowing for many event planners, business owners, and blushing brides. Weddings are the perfect canvas for Christmas lights. From glowing table centerpieces to twinkling dance floors at receptions, Christmas lights are a key tool for decorating...[...] -
Four Ways to Make Your Christmas Tree Smarter
November 1 2021Smart Christmas Trees Take Your Home to the Next Level It’s no secret that our homes are getting smarter. Various smart home technologies, such as smart lights, automated blinds, integrated entertainment systems, and webcams on our doorsteps, are making our homes more convenient, secure—and simply enough—more fun. Most homes in the United States now have at least one smart home...[...] -
The Benefits of Twinkly Pro Lights
August 20 2021How to Set Up Your Twinkly Pro RGB and RGBW Christmas Lights Display Hundreds of years ago, families used candles to light up their Christmas trees. Not only was this not the most effective lighting method, it also posed quite the safety hazard. Luckily, Christmas lights have come a long way over the years. With incandescent bulbs, LED Christmas lights...[...] - Light Installation, Christmas Lights, Decorative Lighting, Lighting Electrical, Christmas Lights and Décor & DIY Projects
String Lights for A Perfect Patio— Fall Lighting Made Easy
August 18 2021As we wind down the second half of the year, we eagerly anticipate the moment we can enjoy the crisp, cool outdoor weather. Nothing goes with a fall breeze better than a cup of spiced cider and some inviting patio string lights. Like a teaser before the Christmas season, LED string lights create a warm, cheery ambiance for your porch...[...] -
Ultimate Greenery Guide: Christmas Wreaths, Garlands and Sprays
July 23 2021Christmas greenery is the canvas of the holiday decoration world. While tech developments continue to unfold in the holiday lighting sector, the reliable presence of decorations including wreaths, garlands, sprays and trees have been a part of holiday traditions for centuries. Whether Christmas evergreens are hung outdoors or inside, the green foliage provides a sense of warm comfort, nostalgic...[...] - Light Installation, Christmas Lights, Decorative Lighting, Commercial Christmas Decorations & Christmas Lights and Décor
Choosing The Right Christmas Light Clips For Roofline and Perimeter Lighting
July 9 2021It’s no secret that perfect, professional perimeter Christmas lighting is created with a little bit of help from our friend, the Christmas light clip. A roof line lighting project is never complete without the trusty plastic clips that keep light lines aligned and bulbs perfectly straight on gutters and shingles. Designed to hold empty socket light line, stringers, and specialty...[...] -
Christmas in July: Why A Second Annual Christmas Makes Sense
June 30 2021We’ve all heard the saying before: “That holiday was invented by the Hallmark Channel to sell products.” So if you’ve stumbled across the term “Christmas in July” and thought it was just a marketing gimmick, we’re here to make a case for the contrary. A halfway-through-the-year holiday that captures the essence of Christmas? Think of it as an exciting, surprising...[...] -
Christmas Decoration Inspiration For Creating an Outstanding Holiday Display
October 19 2020Decorating for Christmas is a cherished part of preparing for the holidays for many families. This year, instead of using the same lights and decorations as last year, you may want to consider a few inspirational Christmas lighting and decoration options to create something new and unique. The decorating tradition doesn’t always have to be exactly the same each year...[...] -
Christmas Lights Buyers Guide
July 28 2020When it comes to buying Christmas lights, the sky's the limit. There is a multitude of ways that Christmas lights can be used to show your holiday spirit. However, before you jump into purchasing your lights for the upcoming holiday season, it’s important to take the time to understand your options and how certain types of lights can be used...[...] -
Halloween Craft, Lighting, & Decoration Ideas
September 29 2014Crafty ideas for Halloween Someone who likes to craft hardly needs an excuse or reason to pick up a project. However, if you need some inspiration or an incentive to get creative Halloween is the perfect occasion to get motivated. Halloween has the advantage of being flexible. It allows each person their own individual style while only making the request...[...]
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