I currently use LED dimmable lights in my chandelier but they make a terrible buzzing sound. Do these lights make any noise?
1614363
No. Not a sound. No odd flashing at any light level, or any of the other odd issues that sometimes happen with LED replacements.
1614364
I am having no problems with my led bulbs. I have been told that some of the less expensive dimmers don't work with led bulbs.
1614365
I purchased these at Costco and tried to use them in a 2-bulb desk lamp that has a built-in 3-way dimmer. At the brightest setting they were fine, but at the lowest, they were clicking at a very high speed. I am reluctant to call it buzzing. But it was loud and concerning. I don't know if there was a bad bulb in the pack causing the issue as I never swapped them out to try the unused 3rd bulb. I did return them but am considering trying again because the amount of heat coming from those 2 incandescent bulbs is unreal.
1614366
No they don't make a sound. Really bright when you turn them up and yet really low light when you turn them down. You need the dimmer turned half way up because they wont start on low current is the only thing i found. I am very happy with the performance and would buy again.
1614367
nope, no noise I have 15 in a chandelier and dim them all the time, no noise.
1747062
Do not use a light dimmer it will make an ungodly suffering machine noise like all the overpriced chinese fans. At least mine did.
974100
Never heard the buzzing from the switch itself. But the lights that buzz in my house are the incandescents. Most of my bulbs are LED's so the buzzing is limited to only certain rooms with incandescents still in them.
2029636
I have a track lighting system with an old, round dimmer knob. They work fine, but do not go down to the very dim light that old bulbs could go down to. I'd estimate they dim to about 25% of full strength, when old light bulbs I could get to dim down to about 2-5%. I do not hear any buzzing when I dim them.
946463
I used Leviton 6674-P0W SureSlide Universal 150-Watt LED and CFL/600-Watt Incandescent Dimmer $18. also available at home depot. No issues and no buzzing. Easy to install.
1303769
I have mine lights on a timer not sure about a dimmer. I haven't tried that. Love them tho
946462
I am using a Levitron switch that has a on/off switch on the bottom and the dimmer switch is a bar that runs the length of the switch. I have 16 lights on one switch and 9 lights on another. The 16 light switch is on a 3-way circuit. I have no buzzing. I did have two lights that were initially defective and had to be replace. Some times if you do not have a good connection, then the power can give you a buzzing sound. I would think that would come from the location of the bad connection. Any reputable dimmer switch should work. I don't know if this help or not. Just trying to help.
459673
I have to use incandescent bulb because with dimmable CFL it was making humming noises. When I called the support, they suggest using regular incandescent bulb or else I will fry my Maestro fan control.
1096547
Not really. They make a humming noise if you try to dim them and then just turn off.
1403082
Yes, but make sure your LED lights are dimmable. Ours are, but there is a slight humming noise if they're not at 100%.
1021693
I also get a slight buzzing. My understanding is that this is common with most LED lighting when they are put on dimmers
2231416
I have 6 of these installed on a mud room cabinet. They don't make any noise. I would guess that any noise you are hearing is coming from your 12V power supply, otherwise known as the LED "driver". Try testing the lights by powering them with a 12V battery to see if the lights are making the noise or not. Good luck.
2189609
No buzzing, but with my dimmer switch you need to go to 50 % before they go on. They are wicked bright though (I have 4 on one switch). Also, once they are on, you can go below the 50%. Seems like there is a lot less control than with incandescent bulbs
769145
Not dimmable as far as I know. I haven't tried using dimmers on them. My guess would be that they don't work like that. I'm sure you an find LEDs that do however. Good luck.
2029635
They dim fine. I had issue with 2 out of 14 that buzzed. I notice that they only buzz at particular levels. returned the 2 and end up with 1 still buzzing. I move that one to a different fixture with dimmer and the buzzed keep on. so in the end I just move it to an on/off lamp.
1313932
I know this is an old question but I just bought and installed this switch. I was worried (because of this question) about the switch buzzing. I have this hooked up to control 4 Cree 65W equivalent BR30 dimmable LED lights and notice no buzzing sound what so ever. Even at the lowest setting with my ear on the switch, I hear no buzzing.
1383938
Don't know about buzzing. Mine never lasted long enough to buzz. Don't buy these bulbs. Gone in a few weeks.