HotTea

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United States • Age 56

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Does using a dimmer switch affect the cost of electricity?

polachicago @polachicago (18716) • United States 17 Jan 08

I was told by electrician that using dimmers will not save electricity cost. He said that dimmers are only for ambience… I like ambience, but I would like to save electricity as well. Is my electrician right?

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HotTea In truth, the lower the dimmer is set, the MORE current is being pulled. Therefore, the lower the dimmer switch, the MORE electricity you are wasting. Small price to pay for ambiance! Just buy a smaller wattage lamp (bulb)

3 Apr 09

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