Fixture guides
The socket is only half the answer
Appliances and moving fixtures add cold, heat, vibration, radio interference, covers, and dimming electronics. Start with the exact fixture model whenever you can.
What light bulb does a ceiling fan need?
Match the fan's base and glass clearance, then choose a vibration-resistant LED within the fixture's wattage limit.
Read the ceiling fan guide →What light bulb does a refrigerator need?
Use an appliance-rated bulb that matches the original base, shape, voltage, and maximum wattage. A physically similar household bulb is not enough.
Read guide →High-heat applianceWhat light bulb does an oven need?
An oven needs a high-temperature appliance bulb specified for the oven model. Standard household LEDs and refrigerator bulbs are not suitable substitutes.
Read guide →Vibration + radio environmentWhat bulb works in a garage door opener?
Use a vibration-resistant bulb approved by the opener manufacturer. Some LEDs can reduce remote-control range through radio-frequency interference.
Read guide →Heat + grease environmentWhat light bulb does a range hood need?
Use the lamp type listed for the exact hood model. Common bases include E17, GU10, and G4, but voltage and heat requirements vary.
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