Loud Dimmer Switches


I just installed 2 dimmer switches from Home Depot in a dedicated room. They give off a humming sound. These dimmers have 5 settings which are touch controlled and they cost $29 each. Are some types of dimmers better than others not giving off a hum. Both dimmers are on dedicated lines.

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moonguy

Showing 1 response by rlips

Moonguy:

Basic dimmers are usually designed to work with line voltage incandescent loads. If you are using them to drive transformers (such as MR16 lamps or other halogen), they may buzz.

A dimmer designed for inductive (transformer) loads will be better, but some loads may still buzz. If you are using low voltage in you room, it would be best to locate the transformers remotely.

Hope this helps.

Ron