Three way switches for kitchen lights
#1
11-14-17, 04:05 PM
Three way switches for kitchen lights
Hi-
We just moved into our home. Our kitchen has two switches for the kitchen lights. The left side of the room switch side has a dimmer and the right side is just toggle.
The problem I am having is that if the left switch turns off the lights then the right cannot turn them on and vice-versa. I have never seen a setup like this.
Please tell me there is a way to fix this. I should be able to turn the lights on from either switch regardless of which one turned them off correct?
TY!
We just moved into our home. Our kitchen has two switches for the kitchen lights. The left side of the room switch side has a dimmer and the right side is just toggle.
The problem I am having is that if the left switch turns off the lights then the right cannot turn them on and vice-versa. I have never seen a setup like this.
Please tell me there is a way to fix this. I should be able to turn the lights on from either switch regardless of which one turned them off correct?
TY!
#3
11-14-17, 04:49 PM
Group Moderator
People get VERY confused with three way circuits. I have not found many dimmer/3way switch combinations that work correctly. That leaves you two choices.
1) remove the dimmer and install a regular three way switch.
2) purchase a three way dimmer and it's companion switch.
1) remove the dimmer and install a regular three way switch.
2) purchase a three way dimmer and it's companion switch.
