Just finished up wiring my sunroom and used those recessed LED lights from Home Depot—pretty straightforward install, but man, the dimmer switch I picked is kinda finicky. Sometimes it flickers a bit when dimmed low, you know? Wondering if it's just me or if anyone else had similar issues with dimmers and LEDs. Maybe there's a better brand or something?
"Sometimes it flickers a bit when dimmed low, you know?"
Yeah, I've run into that exact issue before. LEDs can be picky with dimmers, especially if the dimmer isn't specifically rated for LED use. I had a similar flickering problem in my kitchen remodel last year—drove me nuts until I swapped out the dimmer switch for one specifically labeled as "LED compatible." Lutron makes some solid ones; their Diva series worked great for me. Also, double-check the wattage rating on your dimmer versus the total wattage of your lights—sometimes being too close to the limit can cause flickering.
Did you happen to notice if your dimmer packaging mentioned LED compatibility?
I've seen the Lutron Diva recommended a lot, but honestly, I had mixed results with it. Even though mine was LED-rated and well below the wattage limit, I still got occasional flickers at lower dimming levels. Ended up switching to a Leviton dimmer instead—problem solved. Could just be my setup or specific bulbs, but sometimes compatibility isn't as straightforward as the packaging suggests...
