Whirlpool Microwave Light Bulb Keeps Burning Out

What kind of light bulb are you using.

Whirlpool microwave light bulb keeps burning out.

I have a kenmore microwave hood combo built in light bulbs are burning out quickly. Another cause of bulbs burning out is excessive fixture vibration. And on the bottom the down light that shines down onto the stove the light bulbs in that keep burning out. The philips 40 watt a15 clear appliance light bulb is designed to withstand extreme temperatures.

Thank you for your inquiry. Saturday from 8 a m. A faulty interlock switch is often the culprit if you re blowing fuses regularly. My amana radarange microwave it s mounted above my stove.

1 turn off power to the light fixture 2 remove the enclosure on the light fixture if applicable 3 remove the light bulb or bulbs 4 use pliers to pull the brass tab back up so it is not bent downward in the light socket 5 make sure the brass tab sits up about a 1 4 inch from the. If the microwave fuse blew because you opened the door while it was running that s a smoking gun otherwise you ll need to test the switch. 1 get a better bulb. And i have to replace them about once a month and they re getting expensive.

Just a regular incandescent. If you suspect that you may have light bulbs screwed in too tight. The same problem is common with light bulbs in garage door openers. If there is no light when the microwave is in operation but it heats food properly without noise or odors the bulb is burned out and should be replaced.

This light bulb is ideal for use in household appliances such as ovens and refrigerators. Watch the microwave during use. Sears sayes i need socket motor wire part w10117846 model 665 62612200 serial trr0313239. When a fan blade becomes unbalanced the fan starts to shake and the vibration jiggles the filament in the bulb and shortens its life.

It does wear out over time because you activate it every time you open or close the microwave. Light socket brass tab.