The secret’s been out now for ages: switching from incandescent to LED light bulbs saves energy and saves you money.

And yet there’s still some mystery surrounding LED’s. In fact, customers ask us all the time if these energy-efficient bulbs work with dimmer switches. And the answer is a definite – “yes” and “no”.

Here’s the lowdown:

1. LED lights work on a dimmer when you have “dimmable” LED light bulbs and a compatible LED dimmer.
2. But not all LED lights are designed with dimming capabilities. So, the first thing to do is make sure you’re buying “dimmable” LED lights.
3. To further compound matters, it’s impossible to tell if your existing dimmer is LED compatible. In fact, chances are it isn’t compatible if, all this time, you’ve been using incandescent bulbs with it.

What a Difference an Electrician Can Make!

There’s one sure way to take the headaches out of home lighting upgrades – and that’s to call on Excel Electric to do the job for you.

We handle much more than switch and outlet installations. We can design exactly the right indoor or outdoor lighting scheme to add beauty and style to your home. And then, of course, we can handle the full installation.

In fact, no matter what the need, contact Excel Electric for a job done right, and always with a guaranteed price quote.