You can check them with a simple device from walmart. For $9.00 you can get a analog tester. Set it to test ohms (after pulling the fuse out) then apply both leads to one of each of the metal ends of the fuse. If the needle jumps, then you have a good fuse, if the needle stays still, then its blown. (you can test that the meter is working correctly by touching both leads together while in the ohm setting, and the needle should jump). This meter is also good for testing voltage, but make sure you have it set to AC voltage over 250V. It will show 110 if you have it.