GE 97496-24 Soft White Long Life General Purpose A19 Bulb, 60-Watt - 2 Pack

by General Electric

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

GE 97496 Soft White Long Life General Purpose A19 60-Watt 2-Pack, 24-Pack 97496 ? 60A/W/LL-2PK GE Soft White A19 regular, everyday light * Use original GE 's Soft White when you need a light without glare and harsh shadows. * Lasts 50% longer than regular Soft White Bulb s* Bulb A19 Base: Medium Screw (E26), Wattage: 60 Voltage 120 Initial Lumens 820, Rated Life: 1500 hours, Product Code: 97496, Description: 60A/W/LL-2PK, UPC: 043168903028 . The Primary Application: Standard . GE incandescent lamps represents the state of the art of lamps for residential and commercial use, as well as special purpose lamps for decorative or display applications. In an incandescent lamp, light is generated by heating the filament to incandescence. The hotter the filament, the more efficient it is in converting electricity to light. However, when the filament operates hotter, its life is shortened so the design of each lamp is a balance between efficiency and life. This is why lamps of equal wattage may have different lumen ratings and different life ratings. Incandescent lamps of similar size are commonly available with different wattage ratings. The fixture wattage limit should not be exceeded.

Product Description

60 watt 120 volt A19 Medium Screw (E26) Base Soft White Long Life Incandescent GE Light Bulb 2 Pack

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2.7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1,000 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00006IBEE
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #75,913 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent light bulbs, May 5, 2008

By 

Matthew G. Sherwin (last seen screaming at Amazon customer service) - See all my reviews
(TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (HALL OF FAME REVIEWER)    (VINE VOICE)   

This review is from: GE 97496-24 Soft White Long Life General Purpose A19 Bulb, 60-Watt - 2 Pack

GE Soft White Long Life 60 Watt light bulbs are perfect for any lamp in your household that needs a 60 watt light bulb of medium strength. This light bulb burns brighter than a dimmed light bulb; and it is less harsh on the eyes than a light bulb of greater strength. The bulb lasts 1,500 hours--great value and efficiency! The glass is rather well constructed so that if you accidentally drop the bulb before you use it you just might save it from ruin, especially if you drop it onto a carpeted floor. A single light bulb lights a 10 foot by 10 foot room fairly well. Excellent!

Insert a new light bulb into the socket of the lamp (or whatever needs the light bulb) and screw it in until you feel that the bulb is snug and secure in the socket. Then turn on the lamp or whatever device you're using and--voilà! Your bulb works for the next 1,500 hours. That can be many months if you're careful with your energy bill.

The bulbs stay fresh for several months at least after you buy them; this is a great feature if you need to stock up on light bulbs for any reason. Obviously, these electric light bulbs must never go near water and or any other liquid. Dispose of them carefully so that any glass won't break and hurt anyone if they walk around barefoot in the house.

Overall, these 60 watt light bulbs by GE fit the bill very nicely. They are economical, easy to install and remove and they stay "fresh" for months after you purchase them. They take up very little room in any closet while you're waiting to use them, too.

I highly recommend these light bulbs for lamps or vanities that require 60 watt light bulbs.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Product ok but only two for over 9 bucks., October 14, 2010

By 

Harry "DrO" - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: GE 97496-24 Soft White Long Life General Purpose A19 Bulb, 60-Watt - 2 Pack

I'm sure bulb works fine but you only get two bulbs not 2 packs of 24. Amazon rep said 24. Only 2 arrived.
If you want to pay over 4 bucks for 1 light bulb go ahead, otherwise buyer beware.

1.0 out of 5 stars Misleading Advertisement for Product, July 12, 2011

By 

David M. Tabin (Ft. Lauderdale, FL United States) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: GE 97496-24 Soft White Long Life General Purpose A19 Bulb, 60-Watt - 2 Pack

The purchase of this product is totally misleading. It indicates 24 60wt bulbs in 1 pack. If fact, they sent 2 60 watt bulbs in total.
So, rather then sending a quantity of 24, they sent 2 bulbs which comes to $2.40 each. I can buy them at retail for less than forty cents each. It is not worth sending back but this company should be delisted from your site for misleading information.
David M. Tabin