We've had a frustrating situation with TVs in our living room. In just one year, we've gone through three different televisions that all ended up failing. Each time, the screens start flickering, showing lines, and eventually go completely out. Initially, we thought it might just be a common issue with Samsung TVs since we read that many people had faced similar failures. After that, we bought an Insignia TV hoping for a fresh start, but, unfortunately, it also started showing lines and flickering. We've tried replacing the surge protector after our last TV broke, considering we often have power issues at home, but I'm not sure if that's the root of the problem. We even opened up the second broken TV to check for internal damage, and there was nothing visibly wrong. Plus, we have cats—could they somehow be causing these failures? We're really at a loss and would appreciate any guidance on how to prevent this from happening again.
3 Answers
It sounds like the issue might be related to your power supply. A surge protector protects against power surges, but it won't help with low voltage or other electrical problems. Consider hiring an electrician to check your outlets, or you could grab a cheap voltmeter to test the outlet yourself. Also, try unplugging high power devices to see if that makes a difference!
That's good to remember! Surge protectors can fail too, and they need replacing every few years!
I've had my share of Samsung TVs without any issues, but I think quality has definitely slipped lately. My Vizios have held up well for about seven years now. If you're dealing with power issues, investing in a high-end surge protector or UPS might save you some headaches. Just make sure to monitor them; sometimes they can emit a bad smell when they’re overloaded.
It's crazy how cheaply made TVs are nowadays. If your TVs haven't been physically damaged, check if they're still under warranty. You might be eligible for a refund or replacement, considering TVs are generally expected to last years.
Yeah, I’ll definitely look into that, but our landlady is really slow to fix anything. The kitchen power shorts if I run the microwave and the air fryer at the same time.