The convenience of pre-lit Christmas trees – No more tangled wires!
You can’t help but buy just any kind of tree you find attractive when the excitement of Christmas is upon you. But hold on! You might be tempted to buy that magnificent, eye-catching pre-lit tree straight from the store into your family car, but first check out some of its upsides and downsides:
Benefits
Less work and greater convenience: Stringing lights typically takes the most time out of all the decorating stages.
Decorating your home with pre-lit trees is easy, and removing lights after Christmas is just as easy. There is no doubt that not having to string tree lights relieves you of one more chore at a time when the holidays are already busy enough.
Safety and efficiency: pre-lit Christmas trees can be the perfect balance between safety, convenience, and energy efficiency as LED lights become cooler and more energy-efficient (instead of incandescent lights). Artificial trees do not dry out.
It’s important to check that your tree is UL listed/approved — this means it’s safe. If this designation is not available, you should consider other options before making a final decision.
Drawbacks
High prices: As an artificial Christmas tree buyer, pre-lit trees are usually one of the most expensive choices. Besides, pre-lit Balsam Hill Balsam Firs are $499.99 compared to $429.99 for an unlit model.
Bulbs burning out: Not all pre-lit bulbs are the same. The bare and unkempt appearance of the tree could be caused by a broken bulb in a less expensive tree. However, you can avoid this by looking for labels that state ‘continuous on’ or contain the phrase ‘burn-out protection’.
Limited styling options: Since most pre-lit trees stay lit until they’re replaced, you’re limited in your decorating options.
You would be better off buying a pre-lit Christmas tree after considering these factors. If there is one that catches your fancy and suits your taste, go for it!