Are flickering LED lights in kitchen area caused by one bad bulb, even after replacing dimmer switch with LED-compatible one?
Asked by Buse Barbarosoğlu 
8 months ago
Last Updated: May 7, 2024
I’ve got 7 LED floods in cans on one wall dimmer switch in my kitchen area. Lately, they’ve been flickering on and off. I tried replacing the dimmer switch with one that’s specifically for LED’s, but the lights still flicker occasionally. All the lights are the same, I got them on Amazon and they’re 11 watt LEDs. I have a total of 30 LED flood lights in my house and the rest don’t flicker. Do you think one bad bulb could be affecting the whole bunch? Any ideas on what I should do next? Thanks for any help you can give!
Hey, did you end up going with name brand lights or did you just order something online? It’s important to watch out for low quality lights. Also, double check that the dimmer is compatible with the specific model of lights.
Mentioned encountering issues while attempting to dim lights from two different manufacturers.
Do they flicker when turned off or is it constant?
Is here.
I noticed a light in my bathroom that stays on after I turn it off. It’s not connected to a dimmer switch, but someone mentioned it retains energy. I also read that a pulse of energy can have the same effect.
Keep in mind that not every LED dimmer switch will work with every LED light. It’s a good idea to reach out to the seller of the LED lights for a list of compatible dimmer switches.
The switch needs to work with LEDs, just like the lights need to be able to dim. Double check the lights to see if they are compatible with a dimmable switch.
Make sure to get the right dimmer switch for your needs.
Occasionally, the heatsinks on the cans may fail.
Even though I used high-quality components, mine also experience the same issue. It happens randomly, usually once or twice every hour.
Isn’t it necessary to ensure that the lights are dimmable? I purchased LED lights and after a few months they stopped functioning properly, remaining either on or off with a faint glow. Now I’m in search of replacements.
Certain switches may be labeled for LED use, but it’s important to check the wattage ratings as they can vary.
The wattage might be too low when dimmed. You could try putting in one traditional bulb with the rest being LED. It worked for me on my old switches.
Confirm that the bulbs are dimmable. Are there two switches for the lights and are they both dimmer switches? Keep in mind that LEDs don’t work well with two dimmers.
Said the lights are dimmable, and the switch is compatible.
Just double check to make sure all the lights match perfectly.
I’ve experienced problems with the ‘push in’ connectors in the past. The recessed lights would flicker while turned on