LED Lights Flickering on a Dimmer in Charlotte

LED flicker on a dimmer is usually a compatibility problem between the bulb, the driver and the dimmer. It can also point to a loose connection or an overloaded circuit.

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Safety First

Turn off the breaker before you remove a wall plate or touch a dimmer. Flipping the switch off is not enough, because a dimmer can still have power on its line and load wires. Use a non-contact voltage tester to confirm the power is off. Stop and call a licensed electrician if you see scorch marks, smell burning plastic, find aluminum wiring, feel a hot wall plate, or are not sure which wire is which.

Common Causes

Older dimmers made for incandescent bulbs
Mixing LED brands on one dimmer
Low-end trim set too low
Too few LEDs on the dimmer (below the minimum load)
Loose connections in the box or fixture

What You Can Try

Use the same brand and model of dimmable LED on the whole circuit.
Raise the low-end trim if your dimmer has it.
Check that bulbs are fully seated.

How We Fix It

We replace older dimmers with LED-rated models, set trim correctly, and check the wiring for loose or damaged connections.

Dimmer Repair Near You

We repair and install dimmers across Charlotte, including Dilworth, Myers Park, Eastover, SouthPark, Ballantyne and nearby towns. See every community on our service areas page.