Can a dimmer switch control just the light on a ceiling fan?

Standard dimmer switches should never be used to control the fan motor on a ceiling fan because the dimmer could damage the fan motor, or overheat and start a fire.

Can you put a dimmer switch on a light with 2 switches?





With a standard single-pole dimmer, a single switch controls the light. With a three-way dimmer, you can control a light with two switches. You will need a three-way dimmer and a three-way switch. This lets you dim from one location and turn the lights on and off from another.

How do I make my ceiling fan light dimmable?

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Can any fan have a dimmer switch?

The dimmer switch regulates the voltage in the circuit while a purpose-built fan controller regulates the amperage in the circuit. Because of this, dimmer switches cannot be used on the ceiling fan without running into a host of problems.

How do you dim a light with two switches?

You just need a “3-Way LED Dimmer” and follow the appropriate wiring. Replace one of the switches (on each set of lights that have two switches) with the dimmer – the other switch will turn them on or off, at wherever the dimmer is set. +1 But you can use a wireless dimmer for full control from multiple locations.

Can you have 2 dimmers on a 2 way switch?





You can only use one push-on/push-off dimmer in a 2-way circuit. It must be used in conjunction with a normal switch. When you switch on a push-on/off dimmer the lights will come on at the same level they were at before they were last switched off.

Do they make 4 way dimmer switches?

Lutron CA-4PS-WH Diva 15 A 4-Way Switch, White.