Broken TV, should I repair or replace?
06-10-03, 03:29 PM
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Broken TV, should I repair or replace?
My TV just died. It is a 31" GE model that I purchased 6 years ago. It has served me well in this time, but now I face a dilemma.
Do I repair or replace?
I paid $425 for this TV new at Circuit City. As I understand, similar sized models still go for around the same price. Any idea what repairs cost on these things? I'll describe the trouble with it. When I plug it in, the TV won't turn on and there is only a high pitched tone coming from inside the unit.
I might also consider purchasing a widescreen HDTV. Oh what to do!
Do I repair or replace?
I paid $425 for this TV new at Circuit City. As I understand, similar sized models still go for around the same price. Any idea what repairs cost on these things? I'll describe the trouble with it. When I plug it in, the TV won't turn on and there is only a high pitched tone coming from inside the unit.
I might also consider purchasing a widescreen HDTV. Oh what to do!
06-11-03, 08:57 AM
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Buy a new one. Similar sized TV's might go for about the same price, but they won't be similar quality. In general, TV's are much better than they were 6 years ago in the same price range.
06-11-03, 10:48 AM
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Go with a new W I D E S C R E E N set if it's in the budget. You will not regret it... I've owned mine for over a year now and love it. Oh, and your DVD collection will be happy... Just ask em'. 
06-12-03, 10:59 PM
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replace!
repairing will be an average of $65/hour, and i gaurentee it will take at least 2-3 hours just to open it up and close it back up. if something is WRONG, and it needs to be fixed, look at another 1-2 hours on the minumum. at 5 hours (which is average for what my store does for tv repairs), you are looking at $300 to fix a tv. get a new one without a doubt.
repairing will be an average of $65/hour, and i gaurentee it will take at least 2-3 hours just to open it up and close it back up. if something is WRONG, and it needs to be fixed, look at another 1-2 hours on the minumum. at 5 hours (which is average for what my store does for tv repairs), you are looking at $300 to fix a tv. get a new one without a doubt.
