It’s the biggest and most costly screen in the house, and during the harsh winter months, we certainly love to huddle around our televisions. Here’s how to give your TV some TLC!
1. Clean your TV regularly
Use a soft cloth when dusting the surface and screen to avoid scratching. Keeping it free of dust can help you reduce the risk of electrical shorts and other malfunctions.
2. Unplug your TV
Consider unplugging your TV during thunderstorms or while on vacation. TVs are very susceptible to localized lightning strikes and power surges.
3. Protect your TV from electrical power issues
To further protect your TV from electrical power issues, use an electrical surge suppression device or battery-based uninterruptible power supply (UPS) on the electrical power to the TV.
4. Avoid humidity or high room temperatures
Avoid exposing your LCD television to humidity or high room temperatures, both of which can cause damage or shorten the lifespan of your device. Temperatures below 10⁰C can also negatively affect brightness and response time.
5. Avoid displaying a single image on a plasma screen 
Avoid displaying a single image on a plasma screen to reduce “burn-in”. Some plasma TVs have an option called “white flash”: This option eliminates burned-in images but will also shorten the life of your screen.
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