A dimmer switch can be installed anywhere that an existing on or off switch is in place. Replacing the current toggle switch with a dimmer switch will allow you to change the lights’ brightness, so long as you are using a light bulb that is compatible with the dimmer youRead More →
Master Bathroom. Can a dimmer switch be installed anywhere? A dimmer switch can be installed anywhere that an existing on or off switch is in place. Replacing the current toggle switch with a dimmer switch will allow you to change the lights’ brightness, so long as you are using aRead More →
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. What is the difference betweenRead More →
Dimmer switches do make a slight buzzing sound due to the interruptions to the electromagnetic field that naturally exists around a live wire. A buzzing sound from the switch is usually not dangerous, unless accompanied by a hot switch or a crackling noise. Are dimmer switches supposed to buzz? SomeRead More →
When you screw the light switch into the wall, it will make contact with the metal box. As long as the box is grounded, it will pick up the ground through the connection. If the box isn’t grounded, the light switch will still work, though it won’t provide the safetyRead More →
Upgrading Your Dimmer Switch If you’re wondering why your dimmer switch is still buzzing, it may be that it is rated too low for the task, and is being overtaxed by the combined bulb wattage. Try taking a few bulbs out of the switch circuit and see if it reducesRead More →