Lutron Dimmers - Light Dimmer Switches:

Lutron Dimmers - Light Dimmer Switches Information:

Quality in Lighting Controls Begins with Lighting Fixtures and Ceiling Fans.com:

We carry the best quality and most popular light dimmer switches available in today’s market. You will find - in stock - a huge variety of dimmers from dependable, innovative manufacturers including Lutron lighting. We can provide a quality engineered dimmer for any room in your home. Choose light dimmer with the exact lighting capabilities to meet your needs.

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Popular Uses of Dimmers Switches:

To Create Lighting Ambience:

Using a dimmer switch can warm the overall color in a room and set a mood of relaxation. Light dimmer controls can be preset for many different situations, from intimate conversations to family game night.

To Enhance Lighting in Multipurpose Rooms:

A light dimmer can be used to lower the light level in a media room for movies and used on bright for a children’s craft room. A dimmer switch can provide bright light in the bath for makeup touch-ups and relaxing low light for soaking in the tub.

To Create the Proper Atmosphere for Entertainment Events:

A Lutron dimmer switch can lower the lights for intimate parties or raise the light level around the perimeter of a room to encourage mingling. A dimmer in a dining room can enhance the atmosphere of an important dinner party and, the next day, highlight a charity luncheon buffet.

To Emphasize a Dramatic Focal Point:

A light dimmer switch can lower room lights to highlight a favorite painting or sculpture.

For Additional Safety and Security:

Use a lighting dimmer switch to lower the light in a bathroom, kitchen, nursery or near stairs as a night light.
Using a light dimmer in a child’s bedroom lets them fall back to sleep easier in a low light atmosphere.
Lighting controls can be used to increase the light level when a family member arrives home.
Dimmers can be programmed to create a path through the home for safe access from the family entrance door to the bedroom.

For Greater Personal Comfort:

Many people prefer to use a light dimmer to reduce computer glare and overall room heat.
Media rooms benefit from lighting controls to dim lights when a movie begins.
For those who are not “morning people” a dimmer in the bedroom or bath lets the day begin gradually with soft lighting.
Remote controls for light dimmers allow fingertip control of lighting throughout a room or entire house.

To Reduce Energy Costs:

Using light dimmer switches conserves energy and extends bulb life.
A lighting dimmer may replace a more expensive three-way light bulb.
Using a dimmer can postpone the inconvenience of changing hard-to-reach light bulbs.
Lights with dimmers create less heat and keep rooms at a more comfortable temperature.

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Basic Types of Dimmer Switches:

Rotary Knob: features a round dial to manually change from bright light to low light. Most dials are also push-button on/off switches.

Glider: also uses a manual dimmer control that slides up and down to adjust lighting.

Push-button: Pre-set or programmable buttons allow specified lighting with a push of a button. Available with one or several push-buttons.

Integrated Lighting Control System: Programmable pre-set lighting levels are controlled by push-buttons in a wall control box or hand-held remote control.

Hand-Held Remote Control: the ultimate in convenience to control light levels from any point in the room.

Custom Lighting Control System: for one room or an entire home, a custom system can control lighting throughout the home from a master control panel.

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Dimmer Switches Increase Energy Conservation:

A dimmer switch actually turns a light on and off rapidly - approximately 120 times a second. However, your eyes see a steady dim level of light. The lower the light level, the greater amount of time the light stays in the OFF position thereby using less electricity. A light bulb set on a lower light level also produces less heat, increasing light bulb life. Tests have shown that dimming an incandescent light bulb 10 percent saves 10 percent in electricity usage making an incandescent bulb last twice as long. Dimming a light 75 percent saves 60 percent electricity and the bulb lasts more than 20 times as long.

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Lighting Fixtures and Ceiling Fans.com: the Dimmer Switch Experts:

Each member of our sales and service staff has been thoroughly trained on every brand of dimmer we sell. Our people are knowledgeable experts on dimmers of all types, styles and manufacturers. We are up-to-date on lighting trends and innovations in lighting control. The Lighting Fixtures and Ceiling Fans.com difference in light dimmer switches is a commitment to quality at every level. We can offer solid advice and make experienced recommendations for the right dimmer switches for your home. We are also available to answer questions about dimmer installation and operation.

Dimmer Service Professionals:

Whether you need help locating a custom programmable lighting control system for your home and grounds or assistance in choosing the right lighting control, Lighting Fixtures and Ceiling Fans.com should be your first contact via e-mail, telephone or a personal visit.

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Selecting Your Dimmer Light Switch:

Why install a Lutron light dimmer?

• Energy savings from a dimmer - all year long. Skyrocketing energy costs are making energy conservation necessary for all budget-conscious homeowners. Dimmers can contribute to lower energy bills and light bulb longevity.

• Use a dimmer to create distinctive lighting. With a wide variety of dimmer styles available, a dimmer can control the lighting in any room.

• A dimmer light switch that lowers the light level also reduces heat output for a more comfortable room. Heat reduction using a dimmer is especially important in a home office filled with computer equipment.

• Sleep more peacefully with a dimmer. A low light level can induce sleep, without complete darkness that could lead to falls or banged toes.

Where should a dimmer light switch be installed?

Anywhere you want to control the level of light, enhance a special object or increase safety for family members.

What type of dimmer is best for my home?

From the simple knob-type rotary dimmer, to a custom-installed integrated indoor and outdoor system, Lighting Fixtures and Ceiling Fans.com can advise you on the best way to control lighting throughout your home.

Should we consider a remote control?

Again, depending on your lifestyle and the function of a particular room, a dimmer mounted on the wall may suffice. But think about how easy it would be to lower the lighting levels in your den without having to move from that comfortable recliner. Think how convenient it would be to monitor lighting levels throughout your home from a single master control panel. And think of the added security of being able to turn on your lights from your automobile.

Can Lutron dimmers be used with fluorescent lights?

Fluorescent lights can be controlled with Lutron dimmers. Compact fluorescent lights are especially adaptable - with special fluorescent dimming ballasts and fluorescent light dimmer engineered for compatibility. Fluorescent dimmers are available in manual, pre-set push-button dimmers, plus remote controlled dimmers. Other fluorescent dimmers and ballasts will control overhead fluorescents in a baths, kitchens and playrooms.

Can Lutron dimmers be used with halogen lights?

Yes, halogen lights can be controlled with dimmers and will lengthen the life of halogen bulbs.

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