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Troubleshooting

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Lights flicker on a dimmer

Usually the LED and the dimmer disagree, or the load sits below the dimmer's minimum.

Why LEDs Flicker on a Dimmer

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A dimmer buzzes or hums

An incompatible LED, an overloaded dimmer, or the wrong dimming type for the driver.

Why Your Dimmer Buzzes or Hums

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LEDs glow when they are off

A tiny leakage current through the switch or the wiring can light an LED that is switched off.

Why LEDs Glow When They're Off

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A ceiling fan is on a light dimmer

A light dimmer is listed for lamps, not fan motors, so the fan needs a speed control and the light kit needs its own dimmer.

Can You Put a Dimmer on a Ceiling Fan?

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Relays weld shut from inrush

LED drivers draw a short inrush spike that can weld relay contacts so the lights stay on.

Why Lighting Relays Weld Shut

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Driver trouble

A constant-voltage driver and a constant-current driver are not interchangeable, and the dimming method has to match the control.

Constant Voltage vs Constant Current Drivers

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An occupancy sensor seems broken

Check time delay, sensitivity, coverage, and mode before you replace the sensor.

Why Your Occupancy Sensor "Doesn't Work"

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Safety note: Content is general education, not professional advice. Always turn off power at the breaker before working on any fixture or device. Line-voltage work should be done by a licensed electrician and must follow local codes.