Did this unit Buzz ( Not loudly but still a buzz) When it is set at the lowest setting??
1313932
I know this is an old question but I just bought and installed this switch. I was worried (because of this question) about the switch buzzing. I have this hooked up to control 4 Cree 65W equivalent BR30 dimmable LED lights and notice no buzzing sound what so ever. Even at the lowest setting with my ear on the switch, I hear no buzzing.
1313933
Yes, I have noticed with this (and the other z-wave switches that I've used) there is a small buzzing. With mine, it was faint - and could only be heard if you put your ear to it. It is there though.
1313934
yes it did, so I sent it back and got another one, it did the same thing, I must be doing something wrong, I was also using it for a fan, and may have the watts, or amps wrong. as for other things I have a Veralite, and Zwave outlets all over the house, and I have seen a 50% drop in Kwz from last years bill in November to this years bill of November. I am happy with the rest of the stuff. Tom
1313935
The switch itself does not no. I have dimmable LED bulbs that will buzz below 30%
1313936
I have only installed one (1) of these units but it is absolutely quiet at all settings including the lowest. The unit dims only two (2) 80 Watt incandescent BR-30 type bulbs.
1313937
It does buzz ever so slightly. It actually sounds like power transistors oscillating (like high frequency switching). Anyway, it makes it dependent on the load. The cleaner the item being switched, the less noise. I had a lamp w/ a bad bulb, and it made more more noise than when I switched to a different bulb. Honestly, I really don't notice it unless I'm really looking. It's a great switch.
1313938
When I have my unit dimmed to it's lowest setting I do occasionally hear a buzz although it's only noticeable if I am standing next to the switch.
1313939
Yes, I notice it. It's loudest at the lowest setting. I can't hear it when it's at full brightness or off, but anywhere in the middle I do.
1313940
Yes, and I asked my Electrician and he said this was normal. I do not know if this is true but I took his word for it. You might want to check with GE
900475
On the highest setting it makes a little noise. I usually set mine one notch lower and sometimes I forget to turn it off because it is so quiet I don't know it's on.
167319
If you set it on the lower and middle settings there is little sound. When it's time for cleaning you get more noise. This is my third unit.
218424
Mine does not make noise. If you put it against your ear there is a faint buzz. But nothing to be alarmed about or a nuisance to use.
65011
I've never heard any buzzing or "electrical noise". There's normal fan noise on the higher settings. It's virtually inaudible on the lower two settings.
1567544
No buzzing on my unit...everything works fine. The buzzing is probably electrical interference for which you will have to pinpoint a cause
1695892
You know I had to go and check! However, I have an 828LM and no hum whatsoever. Have you unplugged (the replugged) the unit and tested it away from other equipment for this humming noise?
1640704
The unit is quiet, no buzzing. It does warm up because I charge nickel metal hydrid batteries.
623185
It was a gift for my MN daughter. So I called her and she said she thinks all electronics make some slight sound but she never noticed a buzz or anything that bothered her. She loves it but hasn't been using it yet this winter so she doesn't remember. I gave it to her last February 2014.
617128
I think something is not right if it is 'extremely' loud. Mine was not silent but it was like a low hum.
1014276
Yes, mine makes a buzzing noise when it is charging. It is not very loud, at least in my garage, but I can hear it pretty clearly when I put my ear against the box.
633306
May have a bad one, I installed my unit in the attic above the bathroom, but still here it humming when everything is quiet. Not too loud.
968707
For what it's worth, I just got the 605 model and there is no buzzing on mine. I think, like most issues with items, it effects a small minority. But of course when you spend $1,000+ if there is an issue you tend to be very vocal about it, which I understand.
1584936
It should not make any noise, however, you may be able to feel a slight electrical vibration. I have several of these in my home and none of them buzz or hum, at least not that I or my family can hear. Ok, good luck!
873579
Yes, But I don't understand why that would ensure a "no buzz" scenario. Perhaps your home radio needs to be looked at as the culprit!
2111836
I guess it is all relative .. Mine does make a hum... If our room was perfectly quite it would be annoying , but we have a central air fan , window ac , table fan going so it gets drowned out
2047135
I had never noticed a buzzing sound. I just plugged it in and held up up to my ear. I could not hear anything.