What happens if you use incandescent dimmer with LED?

They don’t control as well as the new dimmers that are designed for LEDs and it will also drastically shorten the life span of the bulbs. With old incandescents you are just reducing the voltage across the element but with LEDs you are lowering the voltage to the electronics which fire the LED.

How do I know if my dimmer switch is LED compatible?

The best way to see if your current dimmer is LED compatible is to check the minimum and maximum load range of the switch itself.

Can I add a dimmer switch to any light?

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 you have chosen.

Are all LED light fixtures dimmable?

In most cases, all models of LED bulbs are available in a dimmable version. But they are not always standard dimmable. Make sure the product name or specifications mention ‘dimmable’. This way you can be sure that the LED bulb is dimmable.

Can you use a regular light switch for LED bulbs?

The short answer to this question is: Yes, you can use dimmable LEDs without a dimmer switch, just like normal light bulbs.

Do LED light bulbs work with dimmer switches?

LED light bulbs are increasing in popularity. LED light bulbs can be used in light fixtures controlled by dimmer switches, but you may well find that traditional dimmers may not work—or may work inadequately—with some LED bulbs. The bottom line is compatibility.

What happens if you put a dimming switch on a non-dimming bulb?

If you install a non-dimming LED bulb in a circuit with a dimming switch, it will likely operate normally if the dimmer is at its 100\% or fully on. Dimming the bulb, will likely cause erratic behavior such as flickering or buzzing and ultimately may cause damage to…

What should I do if my dimmer switch is not working?

Try another brand and type if the first one doesn’t work. Another option is to replace your old dimmer switch with a LED-compatible dimmer. This still requires a dimmable LED bulb, but it’s likely to provide better dimming performance than a dimmable bulb on a standard switch.

Are LED light bulbs dimmable?

LED light bulbs unlike incandescent or halogen have the option to come in both dimmable and non-dimmable versions. This is because when LED light bulbs were first released, it was uncommon for them to be dimmable.