Micro wave Bulbs Keep burning out

[jetboatperformance]

We have a Hot point over stove Micro wave that keeps burning out range hood bulbs , latest incandescent only lasted a week ? power surges ?

 

[rivermobster]

Incandescent?

What's that?

 

[jetboatperformance]

Incandescent?

What's that?

Thanks Joe , just the type of "help" I was looking for

 

[Dog]

We have a Hot point over stove Micro wave that keeps burning out range hood bulbs , latest incandescent only lasted a week ? power surges ?

I have the same issue with a samsung microwave. I don't know why, but the digital clock is even slow, so I don't worry about it and use different lights.

 

[Orange Juice]

We have a Hot point over stove Micro wave that keeps burning out range hood bulbs , latest incandescent only lasted a week ? power surges ?

Maybe was replaced with the wrong voltage bulb (12volts/24volts).

 

[jetboatperformance]

Maybe was replaced with the wrong voltage bulb (12volts/24volts).

Good call Checked that I'm starting to think it may want halogens vs incandescent

I have the same issue with a samsung microwave. I don't know why, but the digital clock is even slow, so I don't worry about it and use different lights.

It does have a dimmer feature (high and low) I thinking i'll just get an "undershelf" LED bar to put under the Micro wave for her and call it good FWIW My gas range is Samsung , in 3 years two igniters and a printed circuit LOL

 

[monkeyswrench]

If the power plug is accessible, check the voltage and make sure it's not a weird one....lower or higher than others in the house.

 

[rivermobster]

Thanks Joe , just the type of "help" I was looking for

You're welcome!

I didn't even think you could get those bulbs in CA anymore! Pretty sure they were banned a couple of years ago now?

Replace it with an LED bulb and see what happens.

If you posted up some info on the exact microwave you have, we (RDP) can probably figure out what you need.

 

[500bbc]

Incandescent?

What's that?

Contraband!

 

[Kachina26]

No help here either, but I don't think I've ever had a bulb in a microwave burn out. And I kept my last microwave for over 15 years. Microwaves are cheap, just get a new one. Be an RDP baller.

 

[Taboma]

Other than the norm, like dirty lamp contacts, If there's an exhaust fan built into the over the stove unit, the vibration from the fan could be the culprit. I'd recommend buying Rough Service Light Bulbs, they're made to withstand vibration. Vibration will kill normal bulbs. Maybe you should check and clean the exhaust fan as well ?
Check and clean the sockets if dirty, check lamp socket voltage, but with the microwave working fine, I suspect there's not a problem with supply voltage, but could be in the dimmer circuit ? Especially if both lamps are failing at the same time.

 

[jetboatperformance]

Other than the norm, like dirty lamp contacts, If there's an exhaust fan built into the over the stove unit, the vibration from the fan could be the culprit. I'd recommend buying Rough Service Light Bulbs, they're made to withstand vibration. Vibration will kill normal bulbs. Maybe you should check and clean the exhaust fan as well ?
Check and clean the sockets if dirty, check lamp socket voltage, but with the microwave working fine, I suspect there's not a problem with supply voltage, but could be in the dimmer circuit ? Especially if both lamps are failing at the same time.

Thanks for the thought I will probe the source today to check voltage I'm thinking I'll try a pair halogens (vs LEDs) because it has a "dim" or high /low setting

 

[Taboma]

Thanks for the thought I will probe the source today to check voltage I'm thinking I'll try a pair halogens (vs LEDs) because it has a "dim" or high /low setting

OK, I didn't realize your hood was designed for PAR style lamps. In that case, they make PAR 20, Appliances Range Hood Lights in Incandescent, Halogen and LED.
Halogen's a good choice, but can oscillate when dimmed down to far, that will kill them. Since LED's Achilles heal is heat, I think I'd stick with Halogen or Incandescent "Range Hood" (Rough Service) PAR lamps.

 

[jetboatperformance]

OK, I didn't realize your hood was designed for PAR style lamps. In that case, they make PAR 20, Appliances Range Hood Lights in Incandescent, Halogen and LED.
Halogen's a good choice, but can oscillate when dimmed down to far, that will kill them. Since LED's Achilles heal is heat, I think I'd stick with Halogen or Incandescent "Range Hood" (Rough Service) PAR lamps.

Headed to Ace today , all these are inexpensive I seldom use the lights but the Boss/Head Sammich maker does

 

[jetboatperformance]

What a Woman, got her the LEDs and she went to work on the install fingers crossed

 

[Taboma]

What a Woman, got her the LEDs and she went to work on the install fingers crossed

Oh, so not PAR style lamps --- good luck

 

[HTTP404]

I killed my microwave hood light attempting to change the bulb. Sucks.