Dimmable LED Bulbs Keep Burning Out? Do This - How-To Geek

The hardware inside the dimmable LED bulb can handle the changes introduced by the dimmer switch.

We’ll skip the deep dive into electrical theory, but there are a few key details you need to know to understand why your dimmer switches seem to keep eating your LED bulbs.

(As an aside, some manufacturers include a manual toggle switch on the body of the dimmer so you can select which kind of dimming function you want, leading or trailing.)

Using an older dimmer switch with dimmable LED bulbs can work fine, but it can also lead to issues with flickering and improper dimming.

If the older dimmer (designed for incandescent lights) expects a higher minimum load, there may be erratic outcomes like flickering,

Finally, there’s one more issue to consider if you’re experiencing frequent LED bulb failure in your ceiling fixtures.