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Can I use a compact fluorescent light bulb with a dimmer switch?

April 26, 2017compact dimmer fluorescent light bulb Switch

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Can I use a compact fluorescent light bulb with a dimmer switch?

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To use a compact fluorescent bulb on a dimmer switch, you must buy a bulb that’s specifically made to work with dimmers (check the package).

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To use a compact fluorescent bulb on a dimmer switch, you must buy a bulb that’s specifically made to work with dimmers (check the package). GE makes a dimming compact fluorescent light bulb (called the Energy Smart Dimming Spirals®) that is specially designed for use with dimming switches. We don’t recommend using regular compact fluorescent bulbs with dimming switches, since this can shorten bulb life. (Using a regular compact fluorescent bulb with a dimmer will also nullify the bulb’s warranty.

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Earthmate offers three CFL light bulbs that are compatible with dimmer switches: the 20-watt Dimmable Spiral CFL, the 5-watt Dimmable Candle CFL, and the 8-watt Dimmable Reflector CFL. Earthmate CFL light bulbs that are not designated as dimmable should not be placed on dimming circuits.

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To use a compact fluorescent bulb on a dimmer switch, you must buy a bulb that’s specifically made to work with dimmers (check the package). We don’t recommend using regular compact fluorescent bulbs with dimming switches, since this can shorten bulb life. (Using a regular compact fluorescent bulb with a dimmer will also nullify the bulb’s warranty.