Light Switches and Dimmers in New Lenox, IL

Save energy and money when you install light switches and dimmers. Call us at 815-463-0333 for appointments in New Lenox, IL, and Will County.

Increase the control over the lighting in your house by installing light switches and dimmers. These electrical devices can add ambiance to a room in your home, as well as help you save energy. Call Update Heating and Cooling Services for light switch repair and installation services in New Lenox, IL. We offer flat-rate pricing.

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What Are Dimmer Switches?

Have you noticed certain homes and stores have a warm, inviting feel based on the room’s lighting? This is typically caused by installing dimmer lighting switches.

These electrical devices help dim the lighting in a room to adjust the lighting as needed or desired. This lets you save energy and lower your utility bills. Let our team help you with your dimmer lights, from fixture installation to light switch replacement.

Areas To Install Dimmer Switches

At Update Heating and Cooling Services, our electrical contractors most frequently install dimmer switches in bathrooms and dining rooms, which can be added to any room in your house.

Our electricians offer the following guidance when determining where to install switches:

Bathroom: These units let you dim the lights first thing in the morning as you adjust to the sun’s brightness.

Bedroom: Adding these devices in your bedroom can help lower the lights to make you sleepy and prepare you for bedtime.

Kitchen: These units allow you to make lights bright for cooking and softer late at night for midnight snacks.

Living room: Lower the lights when the TV is on to create a more relaxing environment.

Hallways: Dim the lights to act as a night light overnight to increase safety in your home.

Porch: By dimming the lights at night on your patio, they provide better security to help keep intruders away.

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Common Types of Light Switches

There are numerous options for selecting new light switches for your home. Some of the most common types our electricians install in New Lenox, IL, are:

Single Pole Light Switch: This is the most common type of switch installed in homes. These are typically used when you just want to turn a light on and off and are used for general lighting fixtures. These have one input contact and one output contact.

Three-Way Light Switches: These can control several lights from multiple locations. These are usually installed in hallways or stairways so you can turn the lights on and off from various places. These have an extra terminal and no defined On/Off markings. The lights will turn on or off depending on what part of the room the switch is being activated. So if you have one switch in the On placement but turn off the light at the other end of the hallway, the light will turn off. That said, the other switch will still be in an upward position.

Dimmer Light Switch: These give you more control over the lighting in a room. These allow you to adjust the brightness in a room based on your current needs. These must be paired with dimmer-capable lighting fixtures, bulbs, and lamps.

Push Botton Light Switch: A push button switch is another popular light switch. These are often found in bathrooms and used to turn on a fan.

Smart Light Switches: You can also install WiFi-compatible smart light switches that can be controlled from your smartphone or tablet. These can also be paired with other smart home devices, like your Alexa.

When you need dimmer lighting and light switches repaired or installed, call Update Heating and Cooling Services at 815-463-0333 for appointments in Will County and New Lenox, IL. We have 25 years of service.