Lutron MAW600H-WH Electronics Maestro Duo Dimmer, White
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Lutron MAW600H-WH Electronics Maestro Duo Dimmer, White
Customer Review: This is an energy saver!
Summary: 4 Stars
This dimmer works great! It's intuitive and easy to use, and it looks great too.
Don't believe the reviewers who claim this dimmer won't save energy. Being somewhat skeptical about those claims I used a Kill-A-Watt (P3 International P4460 Kill A Watt EZ Electricity Usage Monitor) to measure the energy consumed by a 40W light bulb connected to this dimmer, and there's no doubt it reduces energy use. Significantly too, if you dim more than just a little bit.
Does it reduce energy use by as much as Lutron claims? Will it extend the life of your light bulbs as mush as they claim? Who knows... but it will reduce your energy bill and look good doing so :)
Customer Review: Just the ticket...
Summary: 5 Stars
This met all my needs and more. I had a 3 way set up with no dim controlling 7 overhead cans.
- Simple to install with no change in wiring.
- Fades up to your last lighting level. This adds life to bulbs to fade up rather than instant full current.
- With accessory (looks the same) in the second location I can dim from either place. (can't do that with standard dimmers)
It has more features but those are the ones that I use on a daily basis. Now that I've had them for a couple months, I'll be switching the kitchen over (3 location 3way)
Customer Review: All Lutron Dimmers Save Energy
Summary: 4 Stars
I love this dimmer. I know a little bit about the technology used in dimmers and they do save energy!! I have the Maestro dimmer in almost every location in my house and love all the advanced features Lutron programmed into the design. I also went onto Lutron's website where I learned more about how these amazing dimmers save energy and money. If your interested in learning more about how Lutron Dimmers save Energy go to http://www.lutron.com/CMS400/default.aspx?app=energy.Customer Review: I agree. not an energy saver
Summary: 3 Stars
Unless this dimmer uses pulse width modulation to reduce voltage (very unlikely) It is just dumping voltage to a resistor, so you are using the same energy. Just some to light the bulb and some to heat a resistor.Customer Review: not an energy saver
Summary: 3 Stars
This product may be good at its intended purpose but it's not an energy saver. Light bulbs efficiency drops as you dim an incandescent bulb. If you want to dim your lights use a smaller watt bulb or, even better, get a compact florescent.