Does it take a special dimmer for LED lights?

Does it take a special dimmer for LED lights?

Yes, LED lights require a special dimmer. An old fashioned incandescent dimmer switch will not work properly with LED bulbs. You cannot just simply lower the voltage to the LED driver.

Do you need a special dimmer for dimmable LEDs?

A standard dimmer switch cannot be used with an LED light as you will never be able to dim the LED light either completely or not very well. LED lights need their own special electronic dimmer switch to have a fully functioning and dimming light.

Can you install a dimmer switch on LED lights?

LED bulbs are also compatible with smart dimmer switches. While LED will work with CFL switches, CFL dimmers are still recommended for these bulbs.

How do I choose an LED dimmer switch?

Choose a dimmer with a wattage rating that meets or exceeds the total wattage of all the light bulbs the dimmer will control. For example, if the dimmer controls a fixture with ten 75-watt bulbs, you need a dimmer rated for 750 watts or higher.

What wattage LED dimmer switch do I need?

A rule of thumb commonly used to calculate a load for LED dimmers is to divide the stated maximum load by 10. For example a 400W dimmer switch should have no more than 40W of LED bulbs connected to it, which would equate to eight 5W bulbs.

What happens if you try to dim a non dimmable LED?

Simply, you can’t dim non-dimmable LED lights. If you use non-dimmable lights in a dimmer circuit, they will either flicker or just run at full brightness. They will likely burn out faster, too.

Is there a difference between a dimmer switch and a LED dimmer switch?

The main difference is that you have a smaller dimming range (typically 70-90% range vs. 100% with incandescent or halogen). LED Bulbs may not shut off at the lowest dim setting like traditional bulbs. This happens because the dimmer thinks the bulb is completely off due to the low amount of wattage the LED consumes.

How many LED lights can you put on a dimmer?

This means that if an incandescent dimmer is rated at 600W, you can’t assume you can use twenty-four 25W LED fixtures. A good rule of thumb is to allow 100W for each LED fixture so in this case, the 600W dimmer can handle only six LED fixtures.

Why choose Lutron dimmers?

Because, life happens between on and off. New! Dalia dimmer New! Sunnata touch dimmer With over 250 lighting levels, each dimmer gives you the control you need to get just the right amount of light. Lutron dimmers come in 27 different colors, so that finishing touch to a room can blend in or stand out.

How does a dimmer work?

Dimmers work by adjusting the light output of bulbs, and just as it matters what dimmer you choose for reliable performance, it matters which bulb you choose, too. Check out our bulb compatibility tool to see which dimmer will work best with your existing bulbs, or which bulbs will work best with your new Lutron dimmer.

How do I choose a dimmer for my light bulbs?

Start with the bulb. Dimmers work by adjusting the light output of bulbs, and just as it matters what dimmer you choose for reliable performance, it matters which bulb you choose, too. Check out our bulb compatibility tool to see which dimmer will work best with your existing bulbs, or which bulbs will work best with your new Lutron dimmer.

How long does it take to install a Lutron dimmer?

Lutron dimmers come in 27 different colors, so that finishing touch to a room can blend in or stand out. All you need is about 15 minutes, 3 steps and 1 screwdriver to install a Lutron dimmer.