I have a Whirlpool microwave and the light bulb does not work anymore after just 1 year. I found a replacement bulb at http://www.repairclinic.com/0081.asp?RccPartID=584528
Pretty expensive $ 30 for a worthless small light bulb.
At Wal-Mart I saw a light bulb for office table lamps for just $ 4, but the bulb looks the same. Bulbs material are metal and glass.
I have to find out how much watt and volt the orignal light bulb has.
Could I try to use the Wal-Mart light bulb?
2007-02-09 14:14:44 · 9 answers · asked by Kay 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
its okay, ive replaced pleanty of bulbs in microwaves ...Can you mark me best answer please, and I'll give you a star?
2007-02-09 14:17:56 · answer #1 · answered by Mickirs 3 · 0⤊ 5⤋
i to have a whirlpool microwave and the light bulb burnt out after about a year and a half. Unplug the microwave before replacing light bulb. it tells you to do this somewher on the drop down. i found out the hard way that if you replac it plugged in you can blow the main circuit board. but as to the light bulb i bought one at lowes for 3 dollars and have been doing so every month for the last 6 months so thanks for the repair clinic address i will be buying a factory bulb soon.
2007-02-09 17:43:33 · answer #2 · answered by jtaenewman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The replacement bulb is designed for use in the harsh environment of a microwave whereas the cheap bulb is not.
Either use the real replacement bulb or use your microwave without the light, that's what I do.
2007-02-09 21:24:48 · answer #3 · answered by B Scott 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for an appliance rated bulb at a hardware store. They are built in a more rugged manner and will withstand the vibrations better than a regular type. Otherwise if it uses a standard threaded base put in the cheap WalMart bulb, but you may find it needs replacement more often.
2007-02-10 00:46:15 · answer #4 · answered by Warren914 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-17 06:18:00 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not need a light bulb for your microwave. Let it cook in darkness. I have bought microwaves for about thirty bucks. In fact, the last one purchased by my girlfriend was thirty bucks at Frys in Calif.
2007-02-09 14:18:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you have my permission to use the Wal-Mart light bulb!
2007-02-09 14:18:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-04-05 19:40:57 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-12-06 16:35:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋