Buying a Refurbished TV

 The first thing to consider when purchasing a Refurbished TV is whether it has been factory repaired or not. Refurbished TVs can have been shopped at a retail store and may have been used to entice customers. If the television has not been returned to the manufacturer for repairs, it may not have been fully tested and may have dead pixels or screen burn. Depending on how the demo footage was shown in the store and how the store powers down its units, a TV that has been refurbished might have had this issue.

Refurbished products usually have a defect when they were brand-new. The first owner may have sent the product back to the manufacturer due to this problem, and the manufacturer decided to fix it instead of throwing it out. A dedicated engineering team would have taken apart the television and repaired the issue. Once repaired, it would be tested to make sure it works perfectly. The warranty period for refurbished products is usually two to three months.

Refurbished TVs have a warranty period, but you should still take care of them. Cleaning it regularly can slow the deterioration process and save you money in the future. Make sure to avoid cleaning agents on the screen and do not turn the brightness up too high. Overheating the TV will burn out the backlights faster. Make sure the brightness level is set to a level that fights glare and is appropriate for the room where it is placed. Ensure that the backlights are replaced if possible.