"Bob" wrote in message
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I installed sixteen dimmer switches around the house, for various purposes.
Don't have any problems at all, but am curious.

When a dimmer switch is turned down so the light is not as bright, does
this
save electricity or does the dimmer switch disperse the voltage drop in
heat?

Thanks for the info. Bob

They do save, but not directly proportional to the voltage drop. Your bulbs
will last longer also since they are not operating at full temperature.