GE 3-Way Rotating Dimmer Switch, Push On/Off, Use with Dimmable LED, CFL, and Incandescent Bulbs, Includes Two Knob Colors, UL Listed, White/Light Almond, 18020

I used this to replace a 3 way light dimmer switch that I blew up when reinstalling a ceiling fan that was not installed properly. I had the Ends of the wires capped off but the wire had some insulation missing that I also had to repair. SWITCH was simple. But the Ceiling fan had to have the mounting box installed from the attic. We all know how much fun that was ! But in the end the fan is sturdy and the light has a 3 way with dimmer.

The screw holes do not lineup well with other plates, especially if there are multiple light switches in one faceplate. It took me a really long time and I had to stretch it to make it work. The dimmer works all right for vintage LED with filament… flickers a little no matter how much you adjust.

Works. Mounted right up. Has a slow fade in when first switched on rather than the instant on switch I used to have prior. Works fine, just different.

Great replacement for my old switch

This was a good replacement for my 50 year old dimmer that was getting worn out. It clicks very smoothly when you turn it on or off. It works with the three way wiring that the lights were wired for and fit my conduit box as well. I am very happy with this switch.

These are the most convenient dimmers, particularly when you a fumbling for the switch in the dark. You can dial the light intensity or press the knob to turn the signal on or off. For some reason, these are becoming harder to find in the hardware stores. They do not last as long as other types of dimmers.

I bought this item because I thought General Electric products are generally well designed. This particular item is not up to usual GE design standards. There are four things I dislike about this product, which replaces an old dimmer switch that's been there for years, which has begun to produce flickering light. The four things I dislike are as follows: [1] The post that the dimmer knob plugs onto is too long. As a result there is too much gap between face plate and dimmer knob, which looks bad. [2] Unlike the dimmer switch this replaces, you cannot screw a standard faceplate with a rectangular slot flush with the wall, which looks terrible. This is because of poor design. At the base of the post that holds the dimmer control knob there is a 19/32" retaining nut which is too wide to pass through the 17/32" width of the slot of a standard face plate. As a result the faceplate stands away from the wall with about a 1/8" gap. Which looks terrible. The previous rotary switch did not have this problem. Replacing the original plate with one with a circular hole had one problem: the original was a special custom plate that cost a lot, carefully matched to the decor. [3] The dimmer switch it replaces was able to dim from zero light to full power. This dimmer switch will not dim to zero. Maybe this is a necessary safety feature ? Or is it just careless design ? [4] The wire ends you connect to the power wires are soft braided multistrand wire not stiff enough to work well with the stiff copper wire coming from the wall, when you twist on the wire connector nuts. Because of problems [1] and [2], I found installation a real hassle. and so am awarding just one star. I hate to think of spending time returning this frustrating product and hoping that the replacement will be as good as the old switch I am replacing. Overall a bad experience.

Great replacement for the old dimmer switched. Has a handy button that allow you to seem the minimum brightness.

I have been waiting to purchase this dimmer for a long time. My dining room is very bright and hurt the eyes. Now with the dimmer, my living area and dining area look nice and cozy.

Arrived broken