Did you know that Christmas lights are responsible for nearly 800 house fires annually? Faulty wiring is often to blame. Faulty wiring can happen with cheap Christmas lights or from using the wrong hanging materials.

For example, many people try to put up their lights with staples, nails, and even hot glue. To avoid potentially damaging your favorite Christmas decorations and, potentially, your home, you need Christmas light clips.

String lighting clips work for many different types of hanging surfaces and residential roofs. They also come in various styles to suit regular lights, mini lights, and more.

Which outdoor Christmas light clips are right for your needs? We created this ultimate guide to help you figure out just that. Keep reading to learn about the types of light clips and which are right for you.

Types of Christmas Light Clips by Light Type

If you want to pull off your dream Christmas light ideas, you need the right hooks. Hooks can make your lighting look more professional. Plus, the right hook will allow you to hang multiple rows of lighting at once.

Here are the top clips by type of Christmas string light.

Clips for C7 and C9 Lights

You can find C7 and C9 light clips for removable and non-removable bulbs.

For removable bulbs, you need an all-in-one light clip. These clips come with a circular ring that fits around the light’s socket. That way, you do not have to remove the clip if you need to replace the bulb.

The other end of the clip is compatible with both shingles and gutters. For shingles, slide the clip onto the tab beneath the roof shingles vertically. Or apply the clip to the lip of your gutter (the bulb should be horizontal).

For non-removable bulbs, you need an LED all-in-one light clip. These clips are virtually identical to regular all-in-one clips. The difference is that the clip for the bulb is smaller to fit the prelamped socket.

Clips for Mini Christmas Lights

Mini Christmas lights have even smaller sockets than non-removable LED lights. Omni all-in-one clips work well with these smaller lights. They also feature a second clip for another row of lights.

The other end of the clip works with shingles and gutters. When applied to the tab beneath your shingles, the lights will hang horizontally to the roof. For vertical lighting, attach the serrated clip directly to your shingles.

Another option is all-in-one plus clips. These clips allow you to hang mini lights and regular C7 or C9 bulbs. They feature three clips: the mini light clip, the regular light clip, and the clip for your gutter or shingles.

Clips for Icicle String Lights and Molded Icicle Lights

Icicle lights only work well on homes with gutters, and the best clip for these Christmas lights is the gutter hook. Gutter hooks clamp onto the light’s string instead of the socket. The other end hooks over the gutter lip.

But what if you want to hang icicle lights and regular C7/C9 lights? In this case, get the all-in-one plus hooks, which are compatible with gutters, too. These hooks feature a clamp for regular lights and a hook for string lighting.

Clips for Light Ropes

The best hooks for light ropes are mounting clips or crocodile clips. These clips come in various sizes, ranging from 13mm to 15mm, to accommodate your unique Christmas lighting setup.

Mounting clips are made of metal and a durable polymer. You would screw or adhere the metal part of the clip onto your roof. Then, clip the plastic hook onto your rope lighting.

Crocodile clips must also be attached to your roof with screws or a heavy-duty adhesive. You would then install your lighting the same way you would with mounting clips. The difference is that crocodile clips are much stronger.

Types of Christmas Light Clips by Roof Type

If you want to make your Christmas lights look more professional, you also need the right clips for your roof type. There are clips for roofs with gutters and clips for the different types of shingles.

And if you don’t have either of these features on your roof, we have you covered with clips for siding, too. Check them out below.

Gutter Light Clips

You can use the following light clips for roofs with gutters:

• All-in-one clips
• LED all-in-one clips
• All-in-one plus clips
• Omni all-in-one clips
• C9 circle clips
• Gutter hooks

The all-in-one plus and Omni all-in-one clips are also ideal under gutter Christmas light clips. They can hold a smaller string of mini Christmas lights, which will poke out from just under your gutter’s lip.

Roof Light Clips

Christmas light roof clips go on your asphalt shingles. The following Christmas light clips work well for most shingled roofs:

• All-in-one clips
• LED all-in-one clips
• All-in-one plus clips
• Omni all-in-one clips
• Original shingle tab clips
• Bi-axial shingle tab clips

Are you searching for light clips for rounded or flat roof tiles? Try a tile clip with a grip with gator teeth for a sturdy hold. Tile light clips work with C9, C7, and C6 Christmas lights.

Siding Light Clips

So, what if you don’t have a gutter and your shingles are not suited for the clips we’ve mentioned already? Try a specialty clip for brick or vinyl siding.

Light clips for brick siding come in various sizes to fit your lights and your bricks. They will not damage your mortar. All you have to do is clamp the hook’s jagged metal edge over your brick.

You can also pick up hooks for vinyl siding. These plastic hooks slip over the seams of your vinyl siding; your Christmas lights slide onto the hooked loop. These hooks are reusable and durable.

Searching for the Best Christmas Lights?

Christmas light clips are the solution you need to make your outdoor Christmas light decorations look more professional. No matter what type of lighting or roof you have, this guide has a lighting hook for your needs!

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