It is expected that any electrical appliance will eventually break down after years of use. This is true whether it is a TV, stereo, fridge and other gadgets. When our 5-year old TV conked out, I simply took it to an authorized Sharp TV repair center to have it fixed. I was able to bring it home again that same day.

The technician gave me several tips on how to prolong the life of a TV and I’m sharing them with you:

~Do not turn the TV on and off in rapid cycles. If you turn on a TV by accident, give it some 15 minutes to warm up before turning it off.
~Also remember that it’s better to keep the TV on for 5 hours straight than watching a one hour program and turning it off only to turn it back on again half an hour later.
~Keep your TV always clean and dust free, wipe down its back once a month with a damp cloth
~Use a surge protector to protect your TV against sudden spikes in voltage