This sounds like a loose neutral or switch wire, as the same problem exists in more than one part of the circuit. Would it be a coincidence that both the dimmer and kitchen switches are faulty? As for the buzzing dimmer, it could be a) a cheaply made dimmer, or b) the dimmer is underrated for the load that it switches, i.e. rated at 250 watts but switching lights in excess of this.
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November 2007