LED Light Dimmer Flicker
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- čas přidán 21. 09. 2019
- LED Light Dimmer Flicker
If you have recently upgraded to LED light fixtures as part of a renovation or you have installed LED light fixtures in a new construction project, you may have run into an issue when the dimmer switch was installed.
Frequently dimmer switches flicker or blink when they are not compatible with the LED light fixtures that they are being used with.
In this video, Renos shares a recent experience with LED light dimmer flicker and what he did to resolve the issue.
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Hi cool video .
I didnt have the same problem as you but similar once and awhile the lights would pulsat not sure why this happens but it happens randomly
I have 4 recessed LED lights and a dimmer switch setup in my dining room
@@praiselifeworshiplife1ca I have the same exact problem. It’s driving me nuts. I’m going to try a newer and better dimmer to see if that helps. I just changed from incandescent bulbs to LED, no wiring changes.
I had the very same experience.
Swapped dimmers a few times and gave up.
Watching this video motivated me to get back to it now hehe
It was long but I appreciate the information. As an old diy guy I don’t come in contact with pros on regular basis so I enjoyed the chat.
My dimmer switch issue is slightly different but I watched your vid anyway and I’m glad I did because one never knows what problems can creep up when dealing with electrical projects. The best part of your vid was how easy it was to follow the steps you took to troubleshoot the issue. Great speaker! Well done Sir!
I have a short attentions span. So, this seemed long. But, your experience of trial and error clued me into the pitfalls of what appeared to be deceptively simple. Thumbs-Up.
Man you are the only one who got the exact same issue im having right now haha, thanks a lot..
Even tho I just found out that my dimmer doesn't work correctly with 5WAT leds, im trying to try another dimmer and if i still have the same issue i will change the whole room leds
Thanks so much for this info! Basically make sure the lights match the dimmer! We’ve put up with flickering lights for years and years, but house is about to get a make over, so thanks for this video.
Thank you. Replacing the dimmer and fixture. Also trying different dimmer bulbs.
6:04 he finally gives the “fix”, he replaced the fixture. lol
Dude gave his life story first
SMH
Thanks! I wish I had seen your video prior to installing the LEDs in my den. On a side note I installed six in my kitchen and had no problem with the dimmer switch then we replaced our stove/ oven with a induction one and turned it on and it made the dimmer switch hum like bee. Had to remove it.
Awesome! Thank you for the information. Running into the same thing with a dimmer and LED light I installed in my son’s room. Just tried the second light switch, and yes, same issue. I will definitely now purchase a different light fixture.
Thanks again
Thank you for an amazing and helpful video!
I had the same exact issue. I put 6” lights in kitchen, living room and master bedroom. All worked no problem. I put 4” in the dining room and they flickered. No matter what dimmer switch it wouldn’t fix it. Changed out fixtures and worked fine.
Can anyone explain why this is??? The fixture, unless it’s a smart home is just a collection of materials that make it so that the LED bulb can receive electricity through contacts... essentially a super complex fancy wire that you can twist a bulb into. So how is the “fixture” effecting flicker at all?
@@CammonRandle so the high hat fixture that goes up in the ceiling basically is an Edison female light socket that’s wired to your home wiring like any other light the LED is completely self-contained to which you could screw in the mail Edison socket that comes with it in any light fixture in your home and a lamp and it should work the actual fixture of a high hats up in the ceiling is just a socket so you’re saying you bought the high hat and the light to LED light as one unit and you’re changing the whole fixture? Logic says the Edison female that’s in the Metal fixture has no electronics in it I guess I’m confused
My problem is that my lights worked fine then one night I notice that my light appeared to still be on after I turned the switch off. It was dim but it was still on. Why a Electrican said I needed to purchase another light because recess lights do that. It reacted the same way with a dimmer.
Good and detail information.Thanks.Will try changing the fixture
Awesome I love the speed in which you speak, thank you
Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks man
Great information, thank you. Subscribed.
So if I have flickering kitchen led lights not in a dimmer are you saying just buy a new set of led or go back to a regular can light with bulbs ?
Thx man! Can u tell us what exactly is the brand and style of light fixtures/bulbs that dont flicker?
It's not always that simple. A light that flickers in one property, or one location, may not flicker in another. The lights that I had a problem with were defective. However, dimmer flicker is also a common problem with properly functioning LEDs. Frequently its a compatibility issue between the fixture and the dimmer switch. You have to read the fixture specs for guidance on recommended switches. There is sometimes trial and error involved. And in some more complex scenarios, you may need to call an electrician. I've added links to the lights featured in this video in the description box. I did not the defective one.
So when you remove the original fixture and you replaced it what did you replace them with what is the fixture you installed that work in the end?
There are some led compatible dimmer switches that have an adjustable load dial so you can fine tune it to solve the flickering issues becasue not all manufacturers have the same specs. Try that next time if you experience flickering.
Thank you for watching and commenting. I forgot to mention that two of the switches that I tried had the dial that you mentioned. It made the problem a little less severe but didn't fix it. My root cause ended up actually being the fixtures.
Great video. Exactly what I was looking for. Guess I'll get a regular switch.
I had problem with my hanging lights in my kitchen. It was flickering and I changed to regular light bulbs and it stop flickering. Thanks👍
Thank you! We are trying to figure this out.
Thank you so much
Great video. God bless
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Sometimes in rush current plays a factor with switch. This happened to me couple different times. First time I just split into 2 zones with 2 switches. The second time instead of “ daisy chain” I branched off a single box to each light.
What was the brand name of the pot lights that you used to correct the problem?
Question pls help? Does leaving the dimmer on high while shutting light off overload the dimmer or caused issues?
Thanks for this info Helpful
Thank you. I have the same problem.
Out of curiosity what kind of lights were they? I’ve got 6” torchstar lights and they are doing the same thing
They were Halo 6 inch wafers with 5 selectable colors.
What were the new lights that you purchased
i have same problem but when i disconnect ground plug it stops flickering. but worried about getting shocked now when i cut the lights back on. any thoughts ?
Good advice. Wifey said the 2x4 and 2x2 lights in the basement we're too bright ! ( winer ...how much time does she really spend in the basement anyway ) Got a Leviton dimmer switch at HD, wired it correctly !! and wala !! flickering at the low light level. Noticed that both the 2x2 and 2x4 lights had a " purple " wire with the wire harness.........time to call a electrician.
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The ads almost prevented me from watching your video because they wouldn't load. I had to trick CZcams with an ad blocker just to watch this.
I'm new at this, when you say fixtures are speaking about the recess canisters?
Where you using a fixture made for incandescent or halogen and using LED bulb in it? For example max watts 60 or 100 watts etc? This sort of sounds like needed dimmable LED Bulb for standard dimmer for incandescent. When using LED bulb in a fixture that was originally meant for incandescent with higher max watts you should use a “dimmable” LED bulb, as compatible with standard dimmer( standard dimmer is originally meant for incandescent or halogen, before the LED Technology was introduced and And utilize for residential/commercial lamps aka bulbs, as before was used for on/off indicator button that the stereo system or TV or VCR was on /off with the red or green light.) LED light emitting diodes. Also doing research. I’m a lighting expert and see conflicting info on this topic or not enough info for me to compare notes. Love your videos! Understanding lighting has become much more complex in recent years. As to the Evolution of LEDs…. 🤯😳🥸🤓😉
Same issue for a bedroom dimmer setup with a dimmable LED light with remote. I’m going to just go with a standard iridescent setup again.
So what specific dimmer did you use with what light? Im having this same problem. The lights on full brightness are fine. But when dimmed, there is the slightest flutter across all the lights. I have feit electric dimmer switches with cloudy bay gimbal color selectable lights.
So hard to know if I wired incorrectly or older fixtures🤷♀️ Thank you however.
Save the boxes, good tip
Thank you
When you say replace the fixtures do do you mean the lights that are flickering or all of the fixtures on that line?
I would not be able to advise you without knowing more about your specific electrical setup. Nor am I an electrician. When in doubt, call an electrician.
Now with that said: In this video, I'm speaking based on my specific scenario. In this scenario, the light fixtures were all installed as part of the project. And, the new lights did not flicker until the standard switch was replaced with a dimmer switch. In order to fix the issue I replaced only the recessed lights controlled by the dimmer switch. When I returned the fixtures, I found out that many people (electricians and contractors) that had recently purchased the same lights returned them due to the same issue. Once the lights were changed out the flickering stopped immediately. Hope this helps. Sorry, I can't give you an exact answer.
I sure would like the ,odel nimbers, bad and good. TIA.
Can I change the switch and not worry about the dimming will it work then . Mines not turning on at all
That will most likely work.
Check your wiring
I have this problem. Only one LED light in bedroom and it flickers. All others work fine. The builder tested the wiring and says it’s the ADT dimmer device. An electrician tried several model dimmers. The problem persists. Even took the dimmer out from the other room. Still flickers. I will try to get the model number for the LED light fixture as you suggest and try to find the recommended dimmer device. Thanks for sharing.
So mine have worked fine for a while now, but a few days ago they started flickering. I replaced the switch no change, pulled each bulb out one at a time to see if one was causing the issue. Tried adjusting the dimmer setup. No luck.
I haven't run into that issue yet. I would suggest trying to find articles or message board threads where thers have had the same problem with the same make and model light fixture. Good luck.
Damnit, Recycled the boxes! Halo LED 5/6" flickering, then the circuit shut down, back to square one!
I have the same problem with a different twist...... When i disconnect the ground wire it stops flickering when i lower the dimmer. When i connect ground wire back they start to flicker again only when i lower the dimmer........
Weird........any clues?
So, are you supposed to switch them out for a new brand, then or can you use the same brand?
If your lights have been working fine and they just started flickering all of a sudden, it's more likely to be the switch. If you are installing new lights and a new dimmer, the problem could be with either the switch or the fixtures. Some trial and error may be required. Additionally, some have mentioned using jumpers on the switch to remedy the problem, but I have never had to do that. Hope this helps.
@@RENOS4PROSJOES Thank you. I'm not sure as it's a new apartment and this is just how it was left but I will see. Thanks.
What about giving up on LED on this application and using something else? Good tip on not throwing out boxes until you have certainty.
My outdoor does the dawn light keep going out keep going out is it the democracy that causis which that caused it not to come on after it's after it installed. This is the 3rd light I replace not the bulb are you pleased to entire fixture.
Im watching this and myn2 lamps were on the same dimmer switch and were flickering. I switched bulbs and voila!
I have run across this issue a lot. Not the best solution but has worked for me is adding a 7W or 5W incandescent C9 bulb in the same circuit/dimmer. Im not an electrician but this has been the one thing that has worked for me to get rid of the flickering when using LED lights on a dimmer switch. I mainly work with Lutron and Leviton dimmers. Has anyone tried this before?
I'm going to try this today!
someone said buying and installing LEDs would save us money. So far, that hasn't been true! Contractor installed ceiling can LED in our remodel. Two banks were on dimmers. Rest were on/off switches. I wanted all dimmables and matched what he installed. After about 2 months, one circuit of 4 lights started blinking. Then, several days later, another bank (that he installed) started blinking. Expecting the rest to start also. I set the dimmer half way down, and it stopped the blinking, for about 20 minutes, then it started blinking at that setting. UGH! Not happy with LEDs so far!
Led lights dont work on my fixtures, but Halogen do. Im assuming that once Halogen lights become obsolete, a ton of people will have to get new fixtures.
I am having the same problem. I changed the lights, dimmers to non dimmers after testing 3 different types(negative-wire, no negative wire and universal type) same issue unfortunately. Changed fuses in the box and even replaced my thankless water heater because it was pulling too much electricity. Still doing it and I'm frustrated.
I just went through this with 3 way dimmer switches... turns out alot of dimmer switches have a trim setting.
I've had an issue where they'll randomly flicker. Happens a lot when they are dimmed down. I verified the switch was correct and my next try was possibly changing bulbs before the cans
My led lights flicker now and then, i.e. they are stable until about one hour has passed and then they flicker for a few minutes and then they are stable for a while, like an hour, and then they flicker and then....repeat, repeat, etc, etc. Very frustrating. Any ideas on this? We have various led light fixtures including recessed pot lights, a chandelier and 3 hanging led lights installed in one open space and they all flicker. We also are using dimmer switches but the flickering seems to be independent of the flicker, i.e.adjusting the dimmer does not affect the flickering. Any ideas?
Having the same issues also, any progress on your end?
@@Kelsonmassif Yes, our contractor changed the dimmer switches to a better brand . The original were Eaton which were about $15 each. The replacements are a higher brand priced at about $60 each. Then he tested with a voltage meter at the switch and the light fixture to ensure we are getting 120v at each, which we are. He also installed an on/off switch to replace one dimmer on the chandelier in the entrance (i.e. we had 2 dimmers on one chandelier light, now we have one dimmer and one on/off switch) which resolved that flickering issue . Now, we just have occasional flickering , like once every 2 hours or so. We think it is our hydro provider which is the cause. For now, I am happy.
@@robinirving8307 That 1-2 hour issue seems to be the same with us, very odd, could be the fluctuations in power also. Thanks for replying back :) will post here on results when we find a long term fix
What fixtures did you end up installing?
The wattage you have is too high for the bulbs (LEDs always much less power than traditional bulbs) and the result is that they flicker. You can solve this usually by adding in a resistor in parallel to the circuit - some dimmer switch manufacturers supply these so that you don't need so spend time working out the resistance that's necessary.
Hey great explanation thank you sir!
great video, Puzzle for some one, one and only one led light BULB flickers only when electric tankless hot water heater is used. If the hot water is turned on anywhere in the house the light will flick and stop as soon as the hot water is turned off. There is a dimmer on this run, works great UNTEL you use the hot water. Any ideas
Our does it and we do not have a dimmer switch . Our home was built 3 years ago
I have exactly the same problem but i found that if you turn the dimmer up high the flicker disappears but that contradicts the whole point of a dimmer…i guess i will just do the switch wiggle for now!
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Which kind of dimmer did you use?
Brand? I got a leviton with the same issue. I fix already one model but the other I couldn't by now
Legrand, I believe.
@@ramoncastillo967 I used a Legrand on that application. But, I had 3 switch locations in the same room. I will have to find the model. I have also had to order dimmer switches online that arent sold in the stores or supply houses.
Thanks a lot, it's not necessary. It was only to know if it's the same dimmer but it's ok!
The solution is an electronic dimmer, there like $75 -$85 each.
Your video was very helpful but terrible at the same time. LOL... Did you happen to take a picture of the difference between the LED fixture and the original one? I've been searching the internet looking for a pictures of the box wiring or wiring at the bulbs to see what is the difference. Thanks for the video.
You need somethings to draw the electric like a capacitors
Can't I just put a non dimmer switch in
Should have talked to an electrician, sounds like your wattage was too high for the dimmer. Each row of lights on their own switch. Had the same issue and the switch maker and the light maker said the same thing.
Believe it or not, I actually did. This video was published before I had a chance to return the LEDs. When I did finally return them, the counter sales associate told me that they had so electrical contractors return the same model light, that the owner of the supply house contacted the manufacturer to complain. Thanks for your comment!
My lights are doing the flickering, do I need to buy lights with smaller wattage?
Hi! Unfortunately, this type of issue is best diagnosed in person by a qualified professional. Sorry I couldn't be of more assistance.
RENOS 4 PROS & JOES no problem, appreciate the reply.
Not our problem because we have 2 wall switches that control the same lights..1 dimmer is working..other 1 is flickering
A resistor solves priblem
So now in 2022 what I am being told is the wiring needs to be switched to low voltage for alot of the LED fixtures. The dimmers need to be 0-10V.
I just have a question. When you say light fixture, do you mean light bulb? We had potlights installed in our new built home and they flash a few times when we turn them on then it goes normal. They do this everytime we turn on the switch and happens throughout the house. We were told that its normal and all we had to do is switch the bulbs. our inspector told us its not "normal" and should get it fixed. The problem is that the electrician keeps telling us to change the light bulbs in order for it to stop flickering. Please help, thank you!
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How can a dimmer work.
The dimmer cant go any lower.
With a resistor the dimmer can start where its supposed to at 65 watts
Hey man. Are you saying that an ohm resistor would prevent the flicker because the amount of power delivery is over excessive to what the light requires?
What a pain! I will just stick to my incandescent bulbs.
this is the comment you are looking for. "change fixtures".
Or just live without dimmable switches and just use toggle switches
I’ll summarize, Get a New Lamp!
Sometimes replacing the fixture is the best option and sometimes it is not. I recently had to order a led dimmer switch online due to a compatibility issue. There is a seemingly unlimited number of led dimmer switch options and many of them are not sold in stores. However, the big-box retailers are definitely working to improve their in-store selection. I see more options on the shelf now than there were when this video was created just a few months back. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Ugh bad switch, new fixtures, incandescent too dim, LEDs flickering now. Fk this I’m going back to CANDLES
Get to the point! We need 1min videos. Not the whole story.
lmao already throw away the boxes all 48 of them,,, the problem was not flickering ,,it was the led were not turning off and were not able to be dimmed meanwhile the dimmer switch worked perfect with normal halogen light
Just curious, were they dimmable LED bulbs? Just trying to keep up with the trends and lighting and how they behave in recent times as technology is always improving and making things better. Sort of sounds like a dimmable LED bulbs for a standard dimmer switch
You need to get to the point sooner man 😂
Returning all these lights back to the store is not resolving the issue.... I'm a hundred percent sure you had problem with wiring or just one of the lights was defective, casing all other lights flickers
The fixtures were defective. When I returned them to the electrical supply house, they told me that tons of electrical contractors had returned them for the very same problem.
Waste of 8 min listening and not seeing anything. Could of just said tried 3 different switches and had to change ou all the trims
too long 0 respect your subscriber's time. Get to the point.
Nobody forced you to continue watching. Should've turned it off and found a new vid ya dummy
Impatient Ignacitia!
Douche
I needed to hear every step of what he went through. You are rude.
The point he makes clearly is that it’s convoluted, and the dude saved me 30 minutes of Reddit forums to come to that conclusion.
Talk tallky talk tlwk get to the the point