Switch Decora
 |
 A19 G60 DIMMABLE PAR20 CREE LED Eq WHITE BULB 450LM E27 $12.99 Time Remaining: 13d 7h 55m Buy It Now for only: $12.99 |
 10x G60 G70 LED 5w WHITE Warm CREE 450LM 110 A19 E26 E27 Dimmable $127.99 Time Remaining: 15d 7h 5m Buy It Now for only: $127.99 |
Decora light switch...are they worth it?
I am having a house built and an option is having decora light switches. Are they worth it? It would cost about $450 to have it done. Also, I don't think they use the screwless panels. Would that be a deal breaker for you? Are getting the screwless panels the ones to get or should it not really matter because it's hard to notice the screws on the panels anyways...?
It would be about 32 switches -not panels but switches.
It really comes down to your personal taste in decorating. Some people prefer the look of the decora switches, some could care less. Same can be said for the decora receptacles and the 'screwless' cover plates. I have seen many that have the decora switches, but standard receptacles. 'Screwless' cover plates are definitely more expensive than standard ones. But, it really is up to you to decide "is it worth it?" After all, you are going to be the one who looks at it and uses it every day. I can promise that whichever one you choose, it will look really good from my house.
I'll agree with Lediy99 that $14 extra per switch seems awfully steep. Although I do find them a little more time-consuming to install (they can be a little more of a pain to plumb/level, especially in a multi-gang box). Are you sure that they were just quoting the switches and not decora receptacles too?
If you are handy, you could certainly make the change later as a DIY job, as suggested by Lediy99.
