Over the past years, LCD televisions have been very famous. Why is that? You may ask. It is due to the almost perfect image delivery and the clarity that it brings the viewers. Normally, LCD TVs last longer than plasma. But of course it does not follow that LCD TVs will last forever. It does undergo wear and tear just like any other appliances. It may malfunction at times based on the twisting and uncoiling of the crystal inside. Time will also come that your TV will give up and have to retire. But be assured, that when that time comes, you got your money's worth.
It is said that an average LCD TV has a duration of 60,000 - 80,000 hours. When you properly maintain your LCD TV, use it under proper conditions considering heat, humidity and other things, it can last as long as 80,000 hours. The quality of display will definitely deteriorate over time. When that happens, you will start to notice that the picture is getting dimmer as time passes by. The one thing that you must not fail to consider in an LCD TV is how long lasting the light source is. There must be a warranty for this one because it is the light source that controls the image quality and clarity. Given the fact that LCD TVs can last for quite a time before finally giving up, one should maximize the conditions when you are using your LCD television.
To preserve the perfect white balance of your flat screen TV, it is very vital to consider the quality of the light source. To last longer, the lighting must be of a high quality. So it is better to pay a higher price for a reputable brand rather than settle for cheaper ones that have no warranty on them. Take into consideration the contrast level of the television. If the contrast levels stay high for a longer period of time, your LCD TV would get old faster. Lower light levels would mean a longer lifespan for your television.
Some flat screen TVs manufactured by Sharp have a separate light source. This is particularly better than having a light source in the same unit because when the light source is out, then the whole television will no longer serve its purpose. So remember the warranty on the back light. Liquid Crystal Display TVs cannot be used for a lifetime as compared to other televisions due to the light beams. These beams are the very essence why an LCD TV is working. However, maintenance of the LCD TV is much easier when compared with the normal televisions.