Hi, I am looking for a lightbulb for my LG fridge (believe it’s that same part as for the Kenmore fridge - part # 6912JK2002E).
Can I use just any plain incandescent 40 watt bulb ?
The actual part (6912JK2002E) seems to sell for $17-$22 everywhere. One place even sells it for $45.71 (BestlightCA - http://www.amazon.ca/LG-Electronics-6912JK2002E-Refrigerator-Incandescent/dp/B00AH5ZZ4E ).
Is it just me or is it ridiculous to pay that much for a 40 watt incandescent lightbulb.
One of my local service shops told me that I can easily use a plain bulb that I can purchase at a Dollar Store for a $1.00
I just wanted to confirm that it is safe and that I am not going to set my house on fire.
Is there anything special about the authentic part or is it just an overpriced regular bulb?
Can I use a energy saving CFL bulb 9W = 40W ??
Thank you for any assistance with this.
Hi.
I believe you can use a regular incandescent appliance bulb as long as it fits to the original parameters: 40Watts, 120Volts, regular base size. You will have a hard time to find the same color.
Thank you,
Simon.
[QUOTE=Simon / APP Team;890123]Hi.
I believe you can use a regular incandescent appliance bulb as long as it fits to the original parameters: 40Watts, 120Volts, regular base size. You will have a hard time to find the same color.
Thank you,
Simon.[/QUOTE]
Thank you Simon,
Does the color matter?
How is appliance bulb different from a regular incandescent bulb?
And can I use a energy saving CFL bulb 9W = 40W ?
Thanks again
Mike
Hi.
The color would be your personal preference. I do not recommend to use a CFL bulbs, unless you are planning to use the refrigerator as a kitchen light 
I am not sure a 100% but the appliance bulb suppose to lust longer in the low temp, high moisture climate.
Thank you,
Simon.