For the average TV buyer, a new TV set comes along once every five or six years. Plasmas TVs have a shorter lifespan than a DLP and LCD TVs have a lifespan somewhere in-between. Old CRT TV sets (the big box types), can last well over ten years with proper care. Although each TV technology has specific things to look out for, here are some general tips for TV maintenance.
Temperature and Humidity
Despite their sometimes flashy exterior, TVs are essentially, at the core, complex electronics devices; they’ve got lots of wires, circuits and other electronics goodies inside. If you ask your local TV repairman, which you can find on our website, they’ll tell you that room temperature and humidity are among the most important factors affecting the lifespan of a TV set. The ideal room temperature for a TV set should between 68-77 degrees. Anything beyond in either direction could potentially damage the delicate internal circuitry of the device.
Despite their sometimes flashy exterior, TVs are essentially, at the core, complex electronics devices; they’ve got lots of wires, circuits and other electronics goodies inside. If you ask your local TV repairman, which you can find on our website, they’ll tell you that room temperature and humidity are among the most important factors affecting the lifespan of a TV set. The ideal room temperature for a TV set should between 68-77 degrees. Anything beyond in either direction could potentially damage the delicate internal circuitry of the device.
Dust-Free Environment
Creating a clean and dust free environment is another good rule to follow. Too much dust can prevent proper ventilation of the TV set, which would cause overheating; this is a common problem with older CRT TV sets. Make sure to clean out the ventilation slits on the back side of the TV set regularly. This will ensure that your TV set is always well ventilated.
Creating a clean and dust free environment is another good rule to follow. Too much dust can prevent proper ventilation of the TV set, which would cause overheating; this is a common problem with older CRT TV sets. Make sure to clean out the ventilation slits on the back side of the TV set regularly. This will ensure that your TV set is always well ventilated.
In addition to keeping a dust free environment, TV owners should consider the likelihood of water spills or any type of liquids that might be prone to spilling onto the TV set. Placing an expensive Plasma TV in the kitchen can be a risk if there are small children in the house. Liquid spills can cause discoloration to your picture, or even worse, they can cause your TV to malfunction. Liquid damage is generally not covered by warranty, so do your best to avoid it.
Stable Foundation
After spending thousands of dollars on a new Plasma or LCD TV, you decide to be cheap and buy a subpar TV stand. Your son comes by and knocks into the stand and the TV falls and cracks in half. The repair estimate is in the thousands and it’s not covered by warranty.
After spending thousands of dollars on a new Plasma or LCD TV, you decide to be cheap and buy a subpar TV stand. Your son comes by and knocks into the stand and the TV falls and cracks in half. The repair estimate is in the thousands and it’s not covered by warranty.
The above scenario is easily avoidable. Buy a reliable TV stand and make sure to place your TV on a solid foundation where it will not be knocked or bumped into. If you have the option of mounting your TV to the wall, do it. Wall mounted TVs are less likely to be damaged. If you do decide to stand the TV on the ground, try to keep it as low to the ground as possible, because it will reduce the likelihood of the set falling over.
In general, if you have a problem with your TV that would involve unscrewing the back of the set, it’s probably safer to call your local TV repairman than risk further damage. Dismantling the TV set can be dangerous as there are numerous wires and circuitry that if exposed to moisture, could either hurt you or damage the TV set.
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