Lutron Lighting Controls in Phoenix and the Valley
Lutron is one of the most trusted names in lighting control, and Lighting Unlimited helps electrical contractors, builders, facility managers, and homeowners across the Phoenix area get the right Lutron products for every job. From a single dimmer replacement to a whole-building control system, our team can help you select, quote, and source Lutron controls through our Phoenix, Scottsdale, Peoria, and Chandler locations.
About Lutron
Lutron Electronics was founded in 1961 by Joel and Ruth Spira. Joel Spira invented the solid-state dimmer, a compact, energy-saving alternative to the bulky rheostats of the time, and Lutron has been a leader in dimming and lighting control ever since. Today the company, headquartered in Coopersburg, Pennsylvania, makes dimmers, switches, sensors, smart home systems, commercial lighting control systems, and automated shades.
Lutron Products We Can Help You Source
- Dimmers and switches
- LED-compatible dimmers
- Occupancy and vacancy sensors
- Caséta smart lighting controls
- RadioRA 3 whole-home systems
- Vive wireless commercial controls
- Fan speed controls
- Wallplates and accessories
Residential Lighting Controls
Lutron’s residential lineup ranges from everyday dimmers such as Diva and Maestro to smart systems like Caséta and RadioRA 3. Caséta is a popular choice for retrofits and smaller homes, while RadioRA 3 is designed for larger, whole-home projects that combine lighting, keypads, and shades.
Commercial Lighting Controls
For offices, schools, retail, and other commercial spaces, Lutron offers wireless and wired control systems such as Vive, which make it easier to add occupancy sensing, daylight harvesting, and scheduling. These controls help facilities reduce energy use and meet energy code requirements for new construction and renovation projects.
Why Buy Lutron From Lighting Unlimited?
Lighting Unlimited has been a family-owned Arizona lighting distributor since 1989. Our experienced team can help you match Lutron dimmers to your LED fixtures and lamps, choose between Lutron systems, and pair controls with the rest of your lighting package so your project comes together without surprises. Contact us or stop by one of our Valley locations to get started.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Lutron
Yes. Lutron invented the solid-state dimmer in the early 1960s and has specialized in lighting control ever since. Its dimmers, switches, and control systems are widely used in homes and commercial buildings and are known for reliable performance and broad LED compatibility.
It depends on the model. Many Lutron dimmers, including popular Caséta and Maestro models, are designed for two-wire installation and do not require a neutral. Other models, such as some Caséta and Sunnata dimmers, do require one. When a neutral is available, Lutron generally recommends a neutral-wired dimmer for the best performance with low-wattage LED loads.
Look for Lutron dimmers labeled for LED, CFL, and incandescent/halogen loads, such as the C·L line, or dimmers with Lutron’s LED+ technology. Always confirm that the LED lamp or fixture is dimmable and check Lutron’s compatibility information. Our team can help you match the right dimmer to your LEDs.
Flicker, buzzing, or lights that won’t fully turn off (“ghosting”) are usually caused by a mismatch between the dimmer and the LED load. Common fixes include using an LED-rated dimmer, adjusting the dimmer’s low-end trim, making sure the load meets the dimmer’s minimum wattage, or switching to a neutral-wired dimmer.
Caséta is Lutron’s entry-level smart lighting system, popular for retrofits and smaller homes. RadioRA 3 is a more advanced whole-home system that supports more devices, custom keypads, and integrated shades, and it is typically installed by a professional. Both are wireless, so they work well in existing homes.
Yes. Lutron smart systems such as Caséta and RadioRA 3 integrate with popular voice assistants and smart home platforms, including Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Home, through the Lutron app and system hub or processor.
Lutron offers commercial lighting control systems such as Vive, a wireless system that adds occupancy and vacancy sensing, daylight harvesting, and scheduling to offices, classrooms, and other spaces. These controls can help projects meet energy code requirements and lower operating costs.
Lighting Unlimited can help you source Lutron dimmers, switches, sensors, and control systems through our Valley locations in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Peoria, and Chandler. Contact us or visit a branch and our team will help you find the right Lutron products for your project.