When I have lights on a dimmer switch, it seems that when the adjustment is not a full power, a humming noise comes from either the lights or the switch itself. Is there a way to eliminate this? Or is just simply a low quality dimmer switch?
Thanks for the help!
2006-11-09 00:57:49 · 7 answers · asked by szabo_webcombo 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Well they all hum to a certain extent, some more noticeably than others, You could try a higher quality dimmer and it should take care of the noise. I;d recommend a leviton dimmer they make good quality stuff.
2006-11-09 01:00:43 · answer #1 · answered by Jonny B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dimmer switches use one of two ways to reduce the voltage sent to the bulb. Both methods cause a humming noise.
Cheaper dimmer devices make more noise.
1) AC rheostat, basically a variable wire transformer.
2) Solid state switching transformer, fast switching diodes are used to reduce the voltage sent to the bulb
2006-11-09 02:04:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Had the same problem with one of my cieling fans. It wasn't the switch at all. Someone at Lowes told me to replace the bulbs with "heavy duty" ones made specifically for cieling fans. I did. The humming STOPPED :)
2006-11-09 12:54:55 · answer #3 · answered by teri 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cheap dimmer.
Sorry, go back to the store and upgrade.
2006-11-09 04:17:10 · answer #4 · answered by mudbeast66 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better quality switches won't do that, but check to make sure it's grounded properly.
2006-11-09 01:01:49 · answer #5 · answered by PAUL A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They hum because they don't know the words.
2006-11-09 01:02:54 · answer #6 · answered by metavariable 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think you ahve it hooked up wrong !
2006-11-09 01:03:50 · answer #7 · answered by rottentothecore 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋