Submitted by Fluffy-Cress-9581 t3_10ka8q4 in DIY
Hello fellow DIYers,
I recently installed canned lights that I had to put on a new circuit and found that when I switch from a regular on/off single pole light switch to a dimmer switch it creates a buzzing noise from the electrical sub panel. I double checked the wiring in the panel, removed and reinstalled the new breaker, and tightened any screws down to their correct bus, but even after that I still hear a buzzing noise (you have to be fairly close and listening to actually hear it though). I find it odd that it only happens on the dimmer switch, so was hoping any of you would have an idea. Here is the specs below regarding products used:
Wire: 14/2 Lights: ensenior 6” canned lights Breaker: Siemens 15 amp Dimmer switch: Lutron Caseta PD-6WCL
I also attached another different type of dimmer switch and it still creates the buzzing noise.
Any help is appreciated!
Fnordianslips t1_j5pkgio wrote
Maybe double check that all your bulbs are dimmable. The only time I've run into that buzzing is when I have a bulb that isn't dimmable. Alternately, you might have a bulb that's going bad and not dimming correctly.