Have you ever wondered how to save money and energy while creating an ambience in your home? Read these 6 benefits of dimmer lighting effects.

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2. The Benefits of Dimmer and Lighting
Controls
The Benefits of Dimmer and Lighting
Controls
Adding lighting controls in your
home, from simple wall switch
dimmers to programmable
control systems add adjustable
voltage to your light fixtures,
will provide multiple benefits.
• Flexibility for the use of
lighting in each room
• Save energy because of
reduced wattage
• Save money
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3. The Benefits of Dimmer and Lighting
Controls
The Benefits of Dimmer and Lighting
Controls
Controls add flexibility to the use of lighting in each
room; for example, dimming to a lower level when the
activity in a room changes during a social gathering or
while watching a movie.
Having the capability to lower lighting levels in any
room allows you to save energy and money.
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4. The Benefits of Dimmer and Lighting
Controls
The Benefits of Dimmer and Lighting
Controls
Commonly called “wallbox” dimmers because they mount
in the box for a wall switch these simple manual control
devices are available in different types as well as
appearance to match other switches in the same room.
Types of Lighting Controls
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5. The Benefits of Dimmer and Lighting
Controls
The Benefits of Dimmer and Lighting
Controls
Four examples of dimmers:
• Integrated: Integrated dimming systems are very
versatile. You can use them to create multiple lighting
presets for one room. Then, a button on the wall or a
wireless control is used to select the settings.
• Touch: Touch dimmers also allow change in lighting with
just one button. You can use one-touch recall to switch
back to the prior level of light, and some touch dimmers
use a lighted indicator to show the current setting.
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6. The Benefits of Dimmer and Lighting
Controls
The Benefits of Dimmer and Lighting
Controls
Four examples of dimmers:
• Slide: Slide dimmers provide manual control of your
lighting. Some slide dimmers also have a button to easily
switch back to the prior setting.
• Rotary: Rotary dimmers are also manual, and they
operate on a dial. Many also have push-button control
that allows you to turn off the light and retain the current
setting.
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7. The Benefits of Dimmer and Lighting
Controls
The Benefits of Dimmer and Lighting
Controls
Scene Controls
More sophisticated programmable control systems enable
switching and dimming of groups of lights in a space to
create preset configuration or scenes in a space recalled at
the touch of a button.
These systems are more expensive than manual dimmers
and switches but offer greater flexibility.
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8. The Benefits of Dimmer and Lighting
Controls
The Benefits of Dimmer and Lighting
Controls
Save Energy & Money
Dimmer switches and other controls systems are a great
additions to your lighting because they save energy. For
example dimming a halogen bulb by 20% saves about
18% of the energy costs to operate it. Dimmer switches
also make your light bulbs last longer.
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9. The Benefits of Dimmer and Lighting
Controls
The Benefits of Dimmer and Lighting
Controls
Save Energy & Money
A halogen light bulb normally lasting 5-6 months can last
up to 3 or 4 years. Unlike incandescent it will increase
bulb life. Dimming fluorescent sources will provide
savings in electricity and the convenience of controlling
light levels.
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10. The Benefits of Dimmer and Lighting
Controls
The Benefits of Dimmer and Lighting
Controls
Add Ambience in an Instant
In addition to saving money, dimmer switches will easily
add ambience to any room in your house.
Many dimmer switches can be programmed to change at
certain times or switched easily via touch screens and
wireless controls.
Dimmer switches have advanced greatly from the typical
rotary style dimmers that exist in older homes.
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11. The Benefits of Dimmer and Lighting
Controls
The Benefits of Dimmer and Lighting
Controls
Help Yourself Fall Asleep
Finally, dimmer switches are also useful in the bedroom
to help relax between the days activities and falling
asleep.
Some studies have indicated that lowering the lights one
hour before bedtime will help you fall asleep.
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12. The Benefits of Dimmer and Lighting
Controls
The Benefits of Dimmer and Lighting
Controls
Help Yourself Fall Asleep
With a dimmer switch, you can either lower the lights
manually or program them to lower at a specific time
each night.
This will help you set a regular sleep schedule and train
your body to fall asleep at the same time every night.
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consumers learn about
residential lighting best practices,
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