Light Switches and Dimmers in Nanaimo, Duncan, & Qualicum, BC

Installing a new light switch or dimmer can quickly change the look and feel of a room in your house. Call Sasquatch Heat Pumps at 236-326-8806 for appointments in Mid Island, BC.

Install dimmer lighting or light switches to save energy and increase the ambiance in your house. These give you better control over the lighting in your home while letting you create a more comfortable environment. Call our electrical contractors at Sasquatch Heat Pumps for appointments in Mid Island, BC. We use the latest technology.

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What Are Dimmer Switches?

Dimmer switches can provide much-needed ambiance and energy savings to your house.

These devices can dim the lighting in a room to give you the amount of light you desire. Depending on your needs and preferences, you can use the unit to adjust the brightness of various areas of your house or building.

This helps reduce your utility bills by saving energy. The dimmers reduce the amount you use to light each room and improve the ambiance in your home.

To schedule dimmer switch replacements and light switch repairs at your Mid Island, BC, home, call our electricians at Sasquatch Heat Pumps.

Areas To Install Dimmer Switches

You might not realize it, but dimmers can be installed in any room in your house to change the look and feel of a room. While our electricians have installed them in a variety of places in homes, some places they commonly recommend include:

Bathroom: These units let you dim the lights first thing in the morning as you adjust to the sun’s brightness. They can also help you relax at night while taking a hot bath.

Bedroom: Installing 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 when you need them for cooking and softer late at night when you only need dim light in the area for midnight snacks.

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

Living room: Lower the lights when watching TV or a movie to create a more relaxing environment.
Porch: These devices can provide enhanced security by dimming the lights on your porch at night, helping to keep intruders away.

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Common Types of Light Switches

There are many types of light switches you can install in your house. Some of the most common varieties 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 more than one location. 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, but the other switch will still be in an upward position.

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

Push-Button Light Switch: Another popular light switch is a push-button 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 and paired with other smart home devices.

Do you want to add ambiance to your house? Call Sasquatch Heat Pumps at 236-326-8806 for dimmer light switch installations and light switch replacement in Mid Island, BC. We provide straightforward pricing.