Can You Put LED Lights On A Dimmer?

A great method to lower your monthly energy costs is to replace your incandescent light bulbs with LED bulbs. However, if you have dimmers in your home, you might be pondering whether LED lights can be dimmed.

The response is dependent on: When: Do LED lights function on a dimmer?

You own LED light lights that can be dimmed.

Your dimmer is suitable with LEDs.

Uncertain of where to begin when recognizing the equipment you already own? Not to fear. We'll guide you through some simple steps that will make sure you get the desired dimmer effect with the required energy-efficient bulbs.

Make sure you have "dimmable" LED lights as the first step.

Not every LED light has a lowering feature built in. Therefore, the first thing you should do is to make sure you buy "dimmable" LED lights.

To ensure they are "dimmable," first check the option or the product description. (see below).
 

What occurs then if non-dimmable LEDs are used with a dimmer? At best, the light simply won't dim correctly. But at worst, you might mutilate the lightbulb.

Because of their internal special circuitry, dimmable LEDs can react to varying current levels or "pulsing" current waves to create a dimming effect. Non-dimmable LEDs, however, can only be completely powered ON or OFF, which means that their internal circuitry cannot withstand low or pulsing current levels and will eventually sustain damage.

Determine whether you have an LED-compatible switch in step 2.

Is that terrible news? By simply looking at your dimmer, it is difficult to determine whether it functions with LED bulbs. To receive a precise response, you would need to get in touch with the installer or maker.

However, if you already have a dimmer in your house that was designed to work with incandescent bulbs, it's very possible that it is a "leading edge" dimmer and won't work with LED lights. (unless your home was built in the last 5 years or was renovated recently).
 

The two most popular home dimmers are as follows:

Leading edge dimmers: These dimmers aren't likely to function well with LED light bulbs because they were made to operate with incandescent bulbs. They are the most typical and "traditional" dimmer found in houses.

Dimmer switches with a trailing edge—these are made especially to operate with LED lights. Compared to leading edge dimmers, these dimmers are younger and less prevalent.

The voltage range of these two dimmers is what distinguishes them from one another. You see, cutting edge dimmers are made to function with high-wattage loads, and incandescent bulbs are high-wattage (i.e., they use a lot of energy). Leading edge dimmers can't detect or control LED bulbs' circuitry very well because of their incredibly low wattage (they consume very little energy).

On the other hand, trailing edge dimmers have a much smaller wattage range and can read and regulate LED bulbs efficiently.

Don't have a regulator that works with LEDs? Here is what to do:

In order to install a trailing edge dimmer if your leading edge dimmer does not function with LED bulbs, you should speak with an expert.

A trailing edge dimmer installation typically costs between $60 and $200, based on the contractor you choose and how simple the installation is.

Although some householders are skilled enough to install a new dimmer switch themselves, we advise hiring an electrician to complete the task. This guarantees that:

You are mounting an LED-compatible dimmer control.

The work is completed safely and accurately.

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