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    Barbannsix Posts: 4, Reputation: 2
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    Aug 1, 2008, 04:30 AM
    Refrigerator light bulb
    Does a refrigerator light bulb have to be a special appliance bulb? After 10 years mine burned out and I tried a regular 60 watt bulb, just to use for a short time, and it doesn't work either. And the little 40 watt ceiling fan bulbs have a different size "base" that goes in to the socket. What's so special about an "appliance" bulb? Appreciate any help.
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    Aug 1, 2008, 04:39 AM
    Appliance bulbs are designed to take the cold and the humidity versus the regular bulbs. I've used regular bulbs when mine burned out until I could get to the store and buy new ones. Would suggest you invest the exta few cents and use the appliance bulbs.
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    Aug 1, 2008, 05:44 AM
    Thanks for answering. But, I have no problem buying a refrigerator bulb. I just wonder why the regular bulb won't work. And it's brand new. You said you had used one for a short time until you got a "real" one, but my regular bulb won't work. Could it be something wrong with the socket? Guess I won't really know until I get the "real" bulb put back in there. I'm just worrying "in advance" I guess. I'll try to think positive. Thanks.
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    Aug 1, 2008, 06:50 AM
    The socket, the switch are all possibilities. Usually, though it's corrosion in the socket or the tab at the bottom is pushed too far down or even missing.

    A normal bulb should work.

    Appliance bulbs have thicker glass on them so they don't break easy. They are also smaller.

    What you can try:

    1) Put the refrigerator bulb in a regular socket. Rules out bulb.

    2. UNPLUG FRIDGE
    3. Inspect for corrosion and a poor bottom contact
    4. If corrosion is found sand lightly with 400 grit wet-or-dry sandpaper
    5. If tab is flat at the bottom, pull it up GENTLY. One side is generally permanently attached.
    6. Install a known good bulb with a little vaseline on the threads and base
    7. Plug fridge back in

    7. Activate the switch on the door a few times to see if it's hung up.
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    Aug 1, 2008, 08:43 AM
    Thanks for your answer. I'm going to get the bulb today and will just hope that it will work. If not... then I'll follow your advice. Thanks, Barb

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