What is the cost of a dimmer switch?

Dimmer Switch Prices – $100-$200 Dimmers average $10-$25 each, though there are styles that cost up to $50. Installing new or upgrading to this type will range from $100-$200. With these, light can be adjusted to soft or bright according to the needs of the homeowner.Click to see full answer. In this way, are dimmer switches expensive?Dimmer costs more than normal light switches. Apart from the dimmer, you also need to use special light bulb designed for dimming. Incandescent and low voltage halogen light bulbs are compatible with most dimmer types. Most modern bulbs come with these features but they cost more than non dimmable bulbs.Likewise, why are LED dimmer switches so expensive? Why dimmable LED lights are more expensive This is because dimmable LEDs feature additional technology that increases the cost of manufacture, and therefore the price (by about £1 per bulb or spotlight). So, in the long run, LED bulbs will save you more money than you spend on them. Similarly one may ask, do Dimmer switches save money? The short answer is yes, dimmer switches do save you energy. Nowadays, dimmer switches for LED lights work by actually reducing energy used and only uses enough energy that it needs to power the light bulb at the setting of your dimmer.What happens if you put a non dimmable LED bulb in a dimmer?Dimming LED lamps can save energy and changes the visual appearance and mood of your space. You can use a dimmable LED lamp in a non-dimmable circuit. You should NOT use a non-dimmable lamp in a dimmable circuit as it may cause damage to the lamp and or circuit.