The Philips Appliance bulb provides the perfect option to light your refrigerator, oven and other household appliances. Ideal for use in various appliances including microwaves, ranges and sewing machines. Average rated life: 2,000 hours. Philips Specialty Incandescent bulbs provide the perfect light for accent and display lighting as well as general lighting in a variety of applications. Incandescent light bulbs offer a balanced full spectrum of visible light, high color rendering, and low blue light, making them ideal for some applications. They also produce a warm, inviting glow.