Microwave Problems

Cheaper Microwave Light Bulb?

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?

Public Comments

1. its okay, ive replaced pleanty of bulbs in microwaves ...Can you mark me best answer please, and I'll give you a star?
2. 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.
3. yes you have my permission to use the Wal-Mart light bulb!
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.