I just bought this tv and my wife and I argue about the damage it may do to our 46″ LCD flat screen by turning it off when we’re away for some length of time, usually an hour or so. Is there some guide as to how long an absence before we consider turning it off?
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If it’s going to be under half hour, I suggest leaving it on, constant warm-cool cycle of the components will wear them out quicker, it’s much more efficient for the unit to be left on with a constant temperature for the short duration.
Posted on December 11th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
how can turning a tv off ever “hurt” it? i have my 32″ BRAVIA turned off whenever i’m not watching it. 99% times when i’m sleeping or when not at home, its not even on standby, but have the “power switched off”.
why would you leave it turned on any way if you’re not watching it for whatever time it be? yea may be short durations as less as 5 mins don’t make sense to turn it off, but man, an hour?
also, have you not heard of global warming? for goodness sake turn off everything that you don’t need man!
Posted on December 11th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
First time I’ve ever heard of this idea that turning your TV off could damage it! Where did you hear this? Researched thoroughly before buying ours, & NEVER heard anything about on/off switching causing problems with any TV.
We’ve had our 46″ flat-screen TV for 2 years and turn it on & off all the time. So far, there’s been no problem -but are you saying we should leave it on permanently?
(Would rather buy a new TV after a few years than pay the electricity bills run up by leaving it on all the time).
Posted on December 11th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Turning off your LCD TV by unplugging it or simply hitting the power button will not harm your TV in any way. LCD TV’s have operating lifespans only when they are ON and not OFF. If you are not watching it or using it, it is actually best to turn it off. Plus, it’s easier on the wallet when the power bill comes in the mail.
Posted on December 11th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
a slightly confusing question if nobody is watching the tv turn it off.
unless you mean leaving it in standby mode which is nether on or completely off, most of my av gear used to be in standby mode now it all gets switched off completely when not in use…
Posted on December 11th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
1) If away from it for an hour or more – Turn it off. You’ll consume less power in the long run.
2) Turning off and on in under an hour. Will not harm the screen or TV in general in anyway. But will use more power.
Posted on December 11th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
You’ll do it more harm by leaving it on because it will over heat.
Posted on December 11th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
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