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Dimmer switches go bad, more often than regular switches.
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If your dimmer switch goes out will it make your lights not work?
Yes it can.
How do you detect a bad dimmer switch?
if it doesn't work, consider it detected
If one switch controls a fan and a light but the dimmer part for the light does not work and the switch gets warm after a while what could be the problem?
I'm going to assume that the switch that's getting warm is the dimmer. Even when a dimmer is working correctly it gets warm and that's just the electronic parts of it. The face of a dimmer is actually a heat sink to help remove excess heat. If you swap out the dimmer you will likely find your problem is resolved. Remember to de-energize the circuit by turning off the breaker before working on it. If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician. Andy Be aware that a dimmer for lights does NOT work for fans (though it may sometimes appear to work, you can end up with noise, problems such as the light attached to the fan not working, the dimmer getting overheated, etc). So even though it might seem to work at first, you'll have problems, and it's against code to put the wrong kind of dimmer there. You can purchase a dimmer which is rated for ceiling fans at Home Depot or Lowes, but they are more expensive than light switch dimmers. Of course, if there is a single on/off switch at the wall which controls the fan and its light, then you might be better off buying a remote control unit to install in the fan - it will allow you to dim the fan and light separately (and safely). Or purchase a new fan with a remote... ceiling fans are cheap enough now that if yours is old enough, it might be a nice time for an update.
How do you install a rheostat instead of a light switch?
A rheostat is an extremely ancient form of variable resistor that was used very largely to vary voltage. As you mention replacing a light switch, presumably you want to install a dimmer? If so, lighting dimmers are solid state and are a simple replacement for a standard switch. NOTE - you cannot use a conventional dimmer on anything but standard incandescent lamps. They will not work on low volt, fluorescent or halogen lamps (or HID). Make sure that the circuit breaker is turned off before starting work on changing the switch out. Just for the sake of convention the top wire on your conventional switch should be the hot one. Connect this same wire to the top wire that is on your new dimmer switch. Make sure that the dimmer switch is in the off position before turning the breaker back on.
Can any dimmer work with energy efficient bulbs?
Yes, if they replace the switch at the wall.
95 Beretta and the runing light work but the headlights work bights work only when you pull the lever on the collum back why wont the dims come on replaced dimmer switch?
The dimmer switch is adjustable. Take bolts out that support steering collum. Loosen screws that hold switch and slide it whichever way it needs to go to work.
Why wont your headlamps work on dim but will work on bright on cavalier?
probably because your dimmer switch is bad or a relay
98 Taurus which fuse controls the lights for the climate controls they work. they just wont light up?
They work? Interior dash light dimmer switch on high or loW Inst panel fuses =check
How does a dimmer switch for a light work?
Most dimmer switches will work with turning it to the left will make it darker and to the right will make it brighter. If you want it on or off you just push in the switch.
Dash lights wont work on a 93 s15 jimmy sle fuse is good digital dash?
Be sure the dash light dimmer switch is not turned off.
Why wont the headlights work on a 1983 GMC High Sierra after installing a new light switch and headlight relay?
Check bulbs Check dimmer switch if located on floor for loose or disconnected wires or corrosion
Why wont your geuge lights work but the radio lights do?
bad wireing or your insterment panel dimmer switch is bad
You replaced the lightswitch on your 1988 ranger but the headlights still wont work could your problem be the dimmer switch?
Yes, the dimmer switch could be at fault but, be sure the bulbs are okay before you spend anymore money.
Why would the headlights not work on a 1990 Chevrolet Corsica if the running lights work and the light switch is good?
It can be the dimmer switch. It needs to be checked out./ A test light will check for voltage.
What could cause the dashboard lights to not work on a 1995 Isuzu Rodeo?
Bad dash light, or dimmer fuse. Or a bad dimmer switch itself
Why don't the headlights work on your 1995 ford ranger?
AnswerIf the lights work on the flash to pass but do not work otherwise either the switch is bad or the dimmer switch is bad. I just am working on a 1995 Ranger and found the dimmer switch to be bad. I checked the headlight switch and that was good so I found the dimmer switch to be the problem. I jumped the wires after unplugging the dimmer switch and lights come on. Replace the headlight dimmer switch and good to go! Hope this helps.
Why do your headlights parking lights and dash lights not work you have replaced dimmer switch light switch and fuses and still no luck?
could be bad wiring
