How to Install a Dimmer Switch - Single Pole or 3 Way

Today, I will be showing you guys how to install a new dimmer switch for a single-pole configuration or a 3-way configuration. I’ll be using the Lutron AYCL-153P-WH dimmer switch. This switch comes with a wire nut included in the box so all you need for this project is a screwdriver and a noncontact voltage tester/multimeter. This DIY project only took me about 10 minutes to complete! Good luck! You'll nail it!

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0:27 Prep & Overview
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2:04 Wiring Instructions
2:27 Wiring & Installation
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[thalia]

Most probably the BEST VIDEO for installing a dimmer online !!!
Thank you !
The graphs are the best part !!!❤

[tedswan]

Best dimmer switch video on the web! Only person that mentions “don’t worry about what side you put the black wires on” thank you for the video

[davepolo]

Can't thank you enough for your video. You showed and explained everything so perfectly that I had the dimmer installed in about 15 minutes. Your explanation of not worrying about the the black wires being interchanged was so helpful. I would have never thought of that on my own and probably would have given up and hired an electrician! There's a big smile on my face every time I turn the thing on!😊

[wallerlandventures]

This is the best, most straight forward video on single vs 3 pole dimmer switch installation I have found so far and I've spent a good hour looking for one that explained everything even the bending of the wall plate. Thank you!

[reggieholguin]

I've seen dozens of these diy simple electoral how t vids, but none of them explained "single pole n 3 way. Thank you 😊

[Ahjanea]

Great video, straight to the point, not too wordy and no complicated explanation.

[kenn]

WOW - that is so simple, you show everything without adding lots of complicated information. Awesome job!!

[jamesh]

Best how to vid for this switch I have found. Awesome

[julierenee]

Thank you for making this simple and well informed video for us. Going to try and do this myself with the help of your video!

[golpher]

Really thorough yet to the point! Definitely nailed it!

[adroneshots]

Excellent video, thank you! You are embarrassing Lutron’s… much appreciated!

[GotGracexxxxx]

You can adjust the range of the dimmer with that blue dial under the switch cover. No need to cut power, since you will stay outside of where the wires are.

[HoangNguyen-gmvo]

Simple and clear lesson.Well done 👍 Thank you!

[runeass]

Wow thank you, I need this explanation to get started on my 3 way dimmer switch.

[theresakeating]

Thank you for your instruction was awesome. Once we saw your video it only took 5 minutes to put together. The instruction and the video that came with the product was a joke could not understand what they were saying and was skipping steps. Lutron should use your video for the video for there company.

[TheVintageGamer]

Hey I have no idea why the views are so low on this video... its GREAT. A lot of videos for this process have thousands of views and it's super hard to see where they're putting the wires (and the colors are all over the place). Hopefully you keep this up the pictures we're a DIY savior here. And the detailed explanations really helped

[pillowfighter]

What is the blue thing on the front of switch do?

[FlashRvz]

Question! I don’t have a red wire on one of my switches PORT when I remove it from one side. Does the dimmer go on that one or is that for the ON/OFF switch?

[CraftyInes]

I have two black wires, a red and the copper. Following your video for single pole and connecting the two black wires, what do I do with the red wire?

[jeffw]

I've purchased a new Lutron Diva 8-Amp 0 to 10-Volt 3-Way/Single-Pole Dimmer - and plan to run 5 LED fixtures, operated from a single light switch. The dimmer switch itself has 5 wires (wht/blk/green - self explanitory) and also 2 small wires which I assume are low voltage for dimming. The home has standard 14-2 Romex wiring to the switch box. Not sure what to do with the 2 small wires.