recessed light flickering help

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7:04a, 11/5/23

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Any idea why this light would suddenly start to constantly flicker? Connections are good and there are 5 more lights on that switch. It is on a dimmer switch that probably isn't necessary.

Should I lose the dimmer?

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7:16a, 11/5/23

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Yes lose the dimmer.

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8:20a, 11/5/23

AG

If it's a single LED on that switch, it could be the driver for the LED going bad. Often, they have a higher failure rate when used on dimmers. If it's started to fail, the light may continue to flicker even if you remove the dimmer.

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In reply to BenTheGoodAg • 8:21a, 11/5/23

AG

Good info! I'm gonna replace the switch today. Maybe I'll grab a replacement light just in case.

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9:35a, 11/5/23

AG

Dimmers also have different tech in them.

You may want to research the style of dimmer you have and swap to a different type.

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9:40a, 11/5/23

AG

Lightolier top drawer dimmer
5 new LED R40s from Amazon Mar 2018
within one year
One LED got the flicker
Replaced the lamp (bulb)
No problems from others since
so agree w/Ben

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9:40a, 11/5/23

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Yes the lights have to have specific dimmer for the lights. And sometimes that still doesn't fix it!!

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In reply to tgivaughn • 9:44a, 11/5/23

AG

tgivaughn said:
Lightolier top drawer dimmer
5 new LED R40s from Amazon Mar 2018
within one year
One LED got the flicker
Replaced the lamp (bulb)
No problems from others since
so agree w/Ben

Lightolier?

What about Lutron or Leviton?

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11:42a, 11/5/23

AG

I am just going to remove the dimmer switch and go to a regular one. We don't use the dimmer at all anyway.

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2:21p, 11/5/23

AG

Replaced with a basic switch and so far so good! I put the original light back up and it is working great! I also replaced another dimmer in the kitchen for the fixture over our breakfast table. It always flickered and now works much better!

Thanks y'all!

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