Need help finding an LED replacement bulb for my microwave nightlight.

[rossiter]

Problem: LED lamp to replace a 40W T6.5/E17 380 lumen incandescent lamp in GE Spacemaker XL Microwave/Vent-a-hood.

Solution: E17 4W 64x3014SMD 300LM 6000-6500K Cool White Light LED Corn Bulb
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SN4OGJQ/?tag=cpf0b6-20

 

[Jerol]

First time poster here. I thought about starting a new thread but it might be better to post this here. I have a Frigidaire over-the-stove microwave (MWV150BKA). The light bulb over the stove blew out a few months ago. I called the dealer to get a replacement and they've been awful just getting back to me. The manual says a 30w appliance bulb can replace it. I looked at Amazon and they had two choices, one that corresponded with the model number and one that seemed the same and was a fraction of the cost of the first one:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005B9GI6K/?tag=cpf0b6-20

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AH5ZZ6M/?tag=cpf0b6-20



So my question for the hive mind here, is my microwave going to know the difference between these? Show I really spend 8 times as much on a specialty bulb?

 

[Harrell]

First time poster here. I thought about starting a new thread but it might be better to post this here. I have a Frigidaire over-the-stove microwave (MWV150BKA). The light bulb over the stove blew out a few months ago. I called the dealer to get a replacement and they've been awful just getting back to me. The manual says a 30w appliance bulb can replace it. I looked at Amazon and they had two choices, one that corresponded with the model number and one that seemed the same and was a fraction of the cost of the first one:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005B9GI6K/?tag=cpf0b6-20

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AH5ZZ6M/?tag=cpf0b6-20



So my question for the hive mind here, is my microwave going to know the difference between these? Show I really spend 8 times as much on a specialty bulb?

You'd better to choose the one corresponded with the model number.

 

[sitaifun]

First time poster here. I thought about starting a new thread but it might be better to post this here. I have a Frigidaire over-the-stove microwave (MWV150BKA). The light bulb over the stove blew out a few months ago. I called the dealer to get a replacement and they've been awful just getting back to me. The manual says a 30w appliance bulb can replace it. I looked at Amazon and they had two choices, one that corresponded with the model number and one that seemed the same and was a fraction of the cost of the first one:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005B9GI6K/?tag=cpf0b6-20

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AH5ZZ6M/?tag=cpf0b6-20



So my question for the hive mind here, is my microwave going to know the difference between these? Show I really spend 8 times as much on a specialty bulb?

The low-cost bulb from amazon should be fine as long as the wattage matches the specs (it is ok to use a lower wattage bulb) and the physical dimensions allow it to be installed in the space available with adequate air flow. If the base is a different size, you can use a conversion adapter: E12 is candelabra size; E17 is intermediate size (common in appliances); E26 is typical table lamp size. The bulb envelope has a code like T8 to indicate Tubular and 8 units (measured in 1/8") width. G=Globe shape, and I think S=Edison shape (kind of tubular, but larger at the end). There are so many options, but the important parameters are the electrical specs (voltage and maximum wattage), the physical dimensions (it's got to fit or have an adapter available), and performance (such as lumens output, color temperature, light dispersion angle). No need to pay specialty bulb prices with an original manufacturer's part number; it looks like you found a suitable drop-in replacement. But to avoid frequent bulb replacements, you might consider an LED bulb now that there are a few options available.