From the reviews, it sounds like this dimmer doesn't have the "buzz" that some do with LED bulbs. Anyone know if it is as quiet with an incandescent bulb?
2022014
I just put my ear right next to the bulb (incandescent) as I adjusted the dimmer from off to on and back to off, and didn't hear anything. Did the same thing with my ear next to the dimmer unit itself, also heard nothing there. Hope that helps!
2022015
I have been using this for a few months now and have not heard a buzz at all. It dims the bulb. At the end point you sort of see the bulb with some very dim light still but it fades. I think it really works well
1120044
I have it connected to incandescent lights, but I think the ability of the LED to dim is on the bulb manufacturer not the dimmer. You must look for damnable LED bulbs.
565956
I have LED bulbs in the fan now. I do not have them set up on a dimmer but that should not be a problem either.
1777621
It is dimmable but you must use a dimmer rated for halogen bulbs. If you use a standard dimmer for incandescent lighting you will get a buzzing from your lighting and the lights will flicker. Make sure not to exceed the maximum wattage or you will burn out the transformer.
652477
I use mine in outside fixtures on a timer. So, they aren't actually dimmed, but the non-dimmable one's I used first failed after not much use. The dimmable ones have been working great, but I don't really dim them. I haven't experienced a buzzing sound on either the non-dimmable or dimmable bulbs, sorry.
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.
2159048
They do work, but make noise. My experience with these bulbs in particular is that they give off a really annoying hissing sound when used with a dimmer switch. All 4 bulbs in my 4-pack did the same thing. I also tried GE 150 watt incandescents and those bulbs did not make any noise.
1054357
In an earlier reply I stated that this switch does not dim LED bulbs. As it turns out I just didn't hold the button down long enough. It's not the best dimmer around, but it is reasonably acceptable.
803296
I did not change my dimmer and they dim reasonably well. Unlike incandescent lights they do not get warmer as they dim so the dimmed state is not the most attractive. Often the problem is that the current draw is too low for the dimmer to work; I have two of these lights on one circuit and have no problem. I did not try with just one.
2242187
I don't know why your specific dimmers buzz, however I will check to see if my dimmers have an identifier on them. They were like $10-15 cheap dimmers from Home Depot. I installed about 25-30 LED kits in my house, all with the same dimmers, no issues or humming. -Bob
2029633
it dims but at the same time buzzes like hell... dont buy it if you have a incand. dimmer
2085740
I've had mine for a year in a kitchen fan/light. No noise. But, LED's seem to be sensitive. They flicker with a power drop/surge. This is with all my LED's.
1414899
I first tried it with the old dimmer but it flickered a lot when starting up. Also, there wasn't quite as big a range of illumination. I had a new install as well with a LED dimmer and that has a much wider range of illumination--all the way down to barely visible. Using Lutron dimmers that state that they are for LEDs. Good luck, and welcome to the future!
321567
I also use a dimmer and no buzzing sound for me .Make sure the hot and neutral aren't switched (black is hot white is neutral)and the fixcture is properly grounded(green).
2029632
Re: buzzing. I've purchased a few of these and eventually left them off dimmers due to buzzing. For what it's worth, though, some seem to buzz far more than others (meaning I returned a light and replaced it with one that buzzed much less, then later purchased more and found variation again).Edit: Phillips maps some excellent, though more expensive, LED lights which barely buzz at all on a dimmer.
358328
We have quite a few of these installed in can lights in the ceiling and they don't make any noise. We have five can lights remaining downstairs to replace with these bulbs (ouch!). As with all LED bulbs, other than in lamps, I think you need a dimmer switch to get the brightness just right. They emit such a bright white light that there are times we need to tone it down a bit.
1614364
I am having no problems with my led bulbs. I have been told that some of the less expensive dimmers don't work with led bulbs.