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My $1500 Vizio TV just died 13 months into a 12 month warranty. They don't sell parts for TVs anymore, Vizio support just told me to trash it and buy a new one.
by mfkp 5y ago
My $1500 Vizio TV just died 13 months into a 12 month warranty. They don't sell parts for TVs anymore, Vizio support just told me to trash it and buy a new one. Never again Vizio.
- klodolph 5y agoInterested to hear what brand you're switching to, and why you expect the situation to be different once you switch.
- mfkp 5y agoSwitched to an LG OLED TV. My brother has had the same one for 3+ years so hopefully it'll last me a while. I've honestly never had a TV just randomly die on me before, which is why I never buy the extended warranties. But Vizio not selling parts for expensive TVs just doesn't sit well with me, hence the "never again".
- silisili 5y agoIf it's any consolation, I highly recommend LG due to my experience. Bought a 65 inch unit 3 years ago, threw away the box, and have since moved long distance 3 times without it. 3 times on a semi wrapped in a blanket, and the thing still works like day 1. I'm a fan. I still remember when I bought it, I was choosing between it and a TCL. When I asked what the difference was, the guy banged on the back really hard of each. The TCL showed big white splotches when hit, the LG had no effect. He called it 'shielding', but I'm not versed enough to know if that's a thing.
- Scoundreller 5y agoAssuming it's dead dead, it's probably a power supply or fuse issue. Pop it open and get the P/N on the P/S board and it should be findable. They're often conserved between models and across model years (and sometimes manufacturers). Maybe not available through "Them", but "their" prices are usually atrocious.
- mfkp 5y agoYou're right, I probably should open it up and check the fuses before I put it out on the curb.