“Due to misinformation given to me by the laborer for the electrician installing our Deako switches, and the resources provided to me by Deako, I feel a need to amend my review. My main concern was the cost of Deako switches compared to traditional switches, and the inability to convert back to traditional switches due to the Deako box being hardwired. I was incorrect. The Deako box (backplate) is inserted into the traditional blue switch box that is nailed to the wall. You are able to remove the Deako switch and backplate in favor of traditional switches if you so desire. We do like how wide the Deako switches are and the versatility of switches that Deako provides. We don’t like that the snap on switch plates aren’t snug to the wall though. But based on previous misinformation by the electrical contractor, I can’t determine if these switches, or electrical box the product is inserted into were installed correctly. Otherwise, the switches work as designed.”
“I find the switches to be very helpful in that in the infinite wisdom of our builder, D.R. Horton, who installed extremely bright can lights throughout our house we have used the switches to dim the lights to a non-sun lamp light.
As far as the switches themselves are concerned I find them compatible with the system built into the house, although expensive since the system is proprietary in that only your switch will work with the boxes which were installed at build time.”
“I really like the Deako switches for simple install but their price is high compared to other dimmers, timers, smart, and motion sensor switches. Our home was built with Deako junction boxes for us it is very easy to swap the switches around where we need but the price as high as they are for a single non-basic switch deters us from buying more. I hope the price comes down in the near future.”
