Your LED Lightbulbs Will Live Forever With This Genius Aluminum Foil Hack

LED lightbulbs are a popular choice for homeowners due to their energy-saving capabilities, a sentiment reflected in a market worth of over $100 million, per Statista. However, did you know that you could make yourLED bulbs last even longer? One genius trick by @hyper_kelz on TikTok reveals how you can significantly increase the longevity of your LED lightbulbs using only aluminum foil. Aluminum foil can turn a once-useless lightbulb into a fully working one in a matter of minutes. Of course, this will depend on your DIY skills. Even so, it's still a pretty speedy solution. 

Not only is this much cheaper than splashing your hard-earned cash, but it can also save you plenty of time compared to if you had to go out and buy a new one. Likewise, it also reduces waste, even if it's on a minimal scale, making this the perfect all-round solution. So, how do you use aluminum foil to fix your lightbulb – these are the steps you need to follow.

For this hack, you need to first remove the protective globe and identify which LED has blown — there should be a mini-black mark somewhere on one of the LEDs. Using a sharp tool, get rid of the yellow bit and replace it with your aluminum foil then secure the foil in place with a small piece of tape. While it may be a little fiddly, you should ensure that you take your time so everything is in the correct position and the foil covers the two metal contacts. Of course, safety should always be a top priority when working with electrics. As such, you should ensure that the bulb is unplugged from any power, and you should also ensure you're gentle when handling it. 

So, how does this hack actually work? As it turns out, covering this very specific lightbulb area helps to "isolate the single damaged LED," as @hyper_kelz explains in his TikTok post. As a result, this means that the rest of the circuit can work properly. However, there are some safety concerns. Although LED bulbs don't heat up as much as non-LED bulbs, they still produce a small amount of heat, which could potentially melt the tape you use inside the bulb. This could be a potential cause for danger and is something to remember if you try this hack.