Lighting Dimming
Compatibility
To get the best dimming performance from your LED light bulbs and LED Fixtures we recommend the following:
- Ensure that your dimmer is rated for LED or CFL loads and has a low-end trim or calibration. Follow the dimmer manufacturer’s instructions to set the low-end dimming.
- Older Incandescent/Halogen TRIAC dimmers are not recommended for use with LED bulbs and LED Fixtures.
- Ideally replace all LED bulbs controlled by a specific dimmer circuit at the same time and re-use bulbs in other locations; Bulb dimming performance is constantly being improved and older generations may have different low-end dimming characteristics.
Most commonly available LED dimmers that have shown no flickering at very low light levels in internal testing:
- Cync and C by GE: All models
- Legrand: Radiant (RHCL453)
- Leviton: Sureslide (6633, 6672)
- Lutron: LED+ dimmers (DVCL-153, LECL-153, MACL-153)
- Lutron: Maestro Sensor (MSCL-OP153P)
- Lutron: Caseta (PD-6WCL)
FAQs
Can I use a dimmable LED bulb in a non-dimmable socket?
Yes, dimmable LED bulbs are designed for standard on/off sockets and those that include electronic dimmer switches. When used in non-dimmable sockets the bulbs illuminate at full brightness. For example, an 800-lumen dimmable bulb provides 800 lumens in a non-dimmable lamp.
Can I use a non-dimmable LED bulb in a dimmable socket?
No, that is not recommended. The electronics inside the non-dimmable bulb are not designed to respond to changes in current. Adjusting the dimming level—and current to the bulb--may cause the bulb to flicker, strobe or won't light up. Use only dimmable LED bulbs in conjunction with LED-compatible dimmer switches. For optimal performance all bulbs controlled by the dimmer switch should be dimmable—mixing dimmable and non-dimmable bulbs on the same circuit may limit dimming range, cause some lights to turn off and lead to flickering.
For more dimmers and specific recommendations for your lights use the detailed product listing PDF below:
GE Lighting,
a Savant company
GE Lighting, a Savant company specializes in creating optimal lighting solutions for every space in your home.