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Should you invest in light dimmers?

By California Business Journal Editorial Staff

There are plenty of home gadgets available. You can buy smart light bulbs, digital personal assistants and much more these days. Technology is infiltrating our homes at a rapid rate, and it can be difficult to keep up.

The best home gadgets are simple but effective. A dimmer switch can give you control over the electric current in your home and the brightness of your lights. You can have a romantic evening with dim-set lights or an energized morning with bright lighting. It’s up to you. A dimmer switch might not have advanced technology and artificial intelligence. But it can make a huge difference in your home, from the interior design to your energy bills.

What are dimmers?

Dimmer switches allow you to dim the lighting in a specific room or area. You can twist the switch to turn the brightness up or down. You can alter the mood of the space with a flick of the switch. You don’t need to redo the wiring in your home or change the light fixtures. You can adjust the light source and transform the atmosphere in your home.

Here are a few advantages of dimmer switches.

More options

A dimmer switch can give you more lighting options without needing to buy multiple lights. You can change the lighting around your home throughout the day and night. You could have bright lights in the kitchen and low lights in the study.

Save energy

Dimmer switches reduce the amount of electricity used by your light bulb and reduce your energy bills. The less electricity you use on lighting, the lower your bills will be. It may take a few months for you to notice a big change in your energy bills – but every penny counts, right?

Unfortunately, not all light bulbs are compatible with dimmer switches, so you may need to make a few changes. LED dimmer-compatible bulbs are fantastic at saving energy and retaining their color even when dimmed. However, halogen bulbs become less colorful as you dim them. Think about the type of lighting you want and choose the best bulb for each room. If you want the lights dimmed all the time, you should probably opt for lower wattage lighting. They will use less energy than high wattage dimmed bulbs.

Extend light bulb life

Modern dimmer switches extend the life of your light bulb because it puts less stress on them. You aren’t using a light bulb at its full capacity so there are fewer burnouts and bulb changes.

You don’t need them everywhere. The kitchen and dining room will probably benefit from some soft lighting –whereas the bathroom looks better with a bright light.

Elevate your property’s lighting with a few dimmer switches.