pipermason•7mo ago

Figured out why new LEDs buzz in old houses

Had a client with buzzing lights after an upgrade. Found the dimmer wasn't compatible and swapped it for a proper one.

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lucasflores7mo ago

Buzzing lights after an LED upgrade is a classic problem. It's usually the dimmer struggling with the new load. Good catch on swapping it out.

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aaron1507mo ago

Not always the dimmer, wiring can cause that buzz too.

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wade_lewis7mo ago

Had the same buzz in my kitchen. Replaced the old dimmer with a Lutron CL model rated for LEDs and it went silent. The electrician said the old one was sending a bad signal to the drivers.

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