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Color Temperature: 2800 (K)

Brightness: 3335 (lm)

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GE 250 -Watt EQ A21 Soft white Medium screw base E26 Dimmable Incandescent General purpose Light Bulb

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GE soft white 3-way 50 to 200 to 250 watt A21 frosted general purpose light bulbs illuminate your home with soft, pleasing light. This GE soft white general purpose light bulb is rated to last 1.1 years based on 3 hours per day use. Designed to work with 3-way sockets, select the first setting for low mood lighting, the second setting for general purpose lighting and the third setting for task lighting. Use this incandescent light bulb with a medium base in indoor table lamps with 3-way sockets.

Uses 250 Watts (3950 lumens)
Rated to last 1.1 years based on 3 hours per day use
Each bulb costs 30.11 dollars annually to operate based on 3 hours per day use at 11 cents per kWh
Dimmable and works with most dimmer switches
Warm, soft white light
1 incandescent bulb per package
A21 shape and size
Medium base (E26)
General purpose bulbs for table lamps with 3-way sockets

General
Light Bulb Base Type	Medium screw base	Grade	Residential
Bulb Finish	Frosted	Light Color	Soft white
Bulb Shape Code	A21	Use Location	Indoor
Bulb Material	Glass	Package Type	Individual pack
Light Bulb Base Size	E26	Rated Life (Hours)	1200
Bulb Type	Incandescent	Bulb Shape	A-style
Color Temperature (Kelvins)	2800	Plug-In Type	Screw-in
Package Quantity	1	Color Rendering Index (CRI)	99
Type	General purpose	Primary Usage	Light fixtures

Dimensions
Length (Inches)	5.39	Bulb Diameter (Inches)	2.625

Features
Built-In Speakers	No	Energy Efficient	Yes
Beam Angle (Degrees)	0	Remote Control Included	No
Shatter Resistant	No	Battery Back-Up	No
Vintage	No	Lowe's Exclusive	No
Scheduling Ability	No	Volts	120
Blacklight	No	Max Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit)	100
Hub Required	No	Dimmable	Yes
Motion Sensor(s) Included	No	3 Way	Yes
Enclosed Fixture Rated	No	Wattage Equivalent	250
Edison	No	Rapid Start	No
Tube Length (Inches)	5.39	Dusk-to-Dawn Sensor	No
Matter Certified	No	Voice Controlled	No
Lumens	3335	Usage Rating	Damp rated
Wattage	250

Compatibility
Works with Apple HomeKit	No	Wi-Fi Compatibility	No
Works with SmartThings	No	App Compatibility	No
Works with Amazon Alexa	No	Works with the Google Assistant	No
Works with iOS	No	Bluetooth Compatibility	No
Works with Android	No	Smart Compatible	No

Certifications
CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning(s)	No	CEC Compliant (CA)	Yes
Encircled "E" Required on Product or Pkg	No	Safety Listing	Not safety listed
ENERGY STAR Certified	No

Warranty
Warranty	None

Miscellaneous
UNSPSC	39101600

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Review

4.5 out of 5

186 Reviews

83% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise these 3-way incandescent bulbs for their warm, yellow-white light quality that far exceeds LED alternatives, making them ideal for reading and ambient lighting. Many express relief and gratitude that these increasingly rare bulbs remain in stock ahead of regulatory phase-outs, with reviewers buying in bulk before they disappear. The three distinct wattage settings function reliably, fitting existing lamps perfectly. Customers consistently report exceptional brightness and comfortable illumination that fills rooms effectively. A small number experienced individual bulb failures or reliability concerns, though these represent a minor portion of feedback. Overall, most customers consider these bulbs a worthwhile find and essential for their lighting needs.

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186 Customer Reviews

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Lowe’s is the only place I can find these

BucketSeptember 24, 2026
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3way incandescent light bulbs for lamps

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Sometimes hard to find incandescent light bulbs anymore. Lowes has these and look great in my lamps at different settings

KirbySeptember 16, 2026
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Exactly what I needed.

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Perfect hue.

AshleySeptember 11, 2026
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Would Recommend

I bought this lightbulb for a lamp in my house, it has been working great, it dims nicely and I think it will last a long time!

LAJBSeptember 9, 2026
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Soft and Bright

Would Recommend

I discovered my lamps were 3 way and decided to take advantage of the function. This bulb was a good choice for soft but bright lighting.

RoadsidesaverSeptember 6, 2026
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Good value

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Does what it is supposed to do

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