How many of you fix your own TVs?

MossRoad · Feb 26, 2020

ultrarunner said:
The folks married in the 1950's... they have/had a total of 3 sets... first was a philco hand me down where the entire tube rotated... when Dad bought the first new TV back in 1964... a color Zenith the owner of the TV store wanted the old Philco and Dad gave it to him...

In 1980 we surprised Dad for his birthday with a new Zenith that is still used each and everyday...

The quality goes in before the name goes on...

Got to love the battery free space command remote.

Is that the remote with the chimes?

ultrarunner · Feb 26, 2020

Remote... yes it is... Also the family Australian Shepard can manipulate the control depending on how the dog license and rabies tag jingle.

At my place the seller left behind a 65 Vizio... it has been frustrating at times and I think why it was left behind... online research points to power supply... sometimes it just shuts down or turns on or will not turn on

grsthegreat · Feb 26, 2020

ultrarunner said:
Remote... yes it is... Also the family Australian Shepard can manipulate the control depending on how the dog license and rabies tag jingle.

At my place the seller left behind a 65 Vizio... it has been frustrating at times and I think why it was left behind... online research points to power supply... sometimes it just shuts down or turns on or will not turn on

Vizio is Korean (although it’s an American company that makes the sets in Mexico and China)for junk. I have a visio tv that just stops responding a few times every week. If I let it sit fo 30 minutes it starts working again. If I feel like it I can unplug and replug it and it works again. There just junk TVs. I bought 2 of them at same time. Problem with both. Also volume on digital over the air just Randomly quits on both sets. Have to reboot.

ultrarunner · Feb 26, 2020

My only experience with flat screen... when it works the picture is fine.

My work around is the power switch on outlet strip... I just shut it all down when not using...

Not really a priority at the moment since I only go home to pick up the mail, water and keep the yard up...

Spend everynight at Mom's due to her memory problem.

The plan was to have her move in with me but unfamiliar surroundings and twice head over heals on my steps makes it not an option...

Don't know how long the 1980 Zenith will keep working but American appliances from the 50's to early 80's have spoiled me!

MossRoad · Feb 27, 2020

ultrarunner said:
Remote... yes it is... Also the family Australian Shepard can manipulate the control depending on how the dog license and rabies tag jingle.

At my place the seller left behind a 65 Vizio... it has been frustrating at times and I think why it was left behind... online research points to power supply... sometimes it just shuts down or turns on or will not turn on

grsthegreat said:
Vizio is Korean (although it’s an American company that makes the sets in Mexico and China)for junk. I have a visio tv that just stops responding a few times every week. If I let it sit fo 30 minutes it starts working again. If I feel like it I can unplug and replug it and it works again. There just junk TVs. I bought 2 of them at same time. Problem with both. Also volume on digital over the air just Randomly quits on both sets. Have to reboot.

I'd take a look inside it and dust it out thoroughly. It could just be that the vents are plugged and it's a heat issue.

Oaktree · Feb 27, 2020

grsthegreat said:
Well, some are. My GE front load washer is making bearing noises in spin cycle. I went online to order new bearings only to find out that the genius engineers at GE found a cheaper way to manufacture a washer with a 1 piece drum. No replaceable bearing. They want $500 for the drum part...on a 700 washer. IçŸ¥ going to buy a different brand, but before I do IçŸ¥ going to make sure they have replaceable $16.00 bearings.

Good luck with that. How do you think they get that $700 sale point if not by manufacturing shortcuts? Other than (maybe) a pricey commercial grade washer, that's what you're gonna get.

grsthegreat said:
Vizio is Korean (although itç—´ an American company that makes the sets in Mexico and China)for junk. I have a visio tv that just stops responding a few times every week. If I let it sit fo 30 minutes it starts working again. If I feel like it I can unplug and replug it and it works again. There just junk TVs. I bought 2 of them at same time. Problem with both. Also volume on digital over the air just Randomly quits on both sets. Have to reboot.

Wow, you sure seem to have a lot of trouble with appliances. I have a Vizio tv that's probably 5 years old, and I've had zero problems with it. I can't speak for over the air reception since there isn't any here, but it works just fine with either a DVD player or Roku.
I sure wouldn't call it junk, not in the least.

MossRoad · Feb 27, 2020

Hisense & Vizio TVs Lose CR Recommendation - Consumer Reports

MossRoad · Feb 27, 2020

grsthegreat said:
Well, some are. My GE front load washer is making bearing noises in spin cycle. I went online to order new bearings only to find out that the genius engineers at GE found a cheaper way to manufacture a washer with a 1 piece drum. No replaceable bearing. They want $500 for the drum part...on a 700 washer. I知 going to buy a different brand, but before I do I知 going to make sure they have replaceable $16.00 bearings.

Speed Queen

MossRoad · Feb 27, 2020

grsthegreat said:
Well, some are. My GE front load washer is making bearing noises in spin cycle. I went online to order new bearings only to find out that the genius engineers at GE found a cheaper way to manufacture a washer with a 1 piece drum. No replaceable bearing. They want $500 for the drum part...on a 700 washer. I知 going to buy a different brand, but before I do I知 going to make sure they have replaceable $16.00 bearings.

Speed Queen