Locating A TV Repair Shop

Let's say you're in the middle of watching your all time favorite TV show, with perfectly cooked Hot Pocket in hand and then the unthinkable happens; your TV stops working for some unknown reason. After cursing the vengeance of the Gods, what are you to do? You intelligently recall that your TV channels over 30000 Volts at one time or another, so you opt to find a TV repair service. Now what?

Using the provided services from Panasonic, Mitsubishi, Sony and Philips:

Well, you are in luck. Most major TV manufacturers have service centers both online and in their stores. For example, Panasonic's Support can be found on the Panasonic website. It is very useful to have your TV's model number, which can usually be found in the manual if you are lucky enough to have kept it, or somewhere on the TV, probably near the company logo or on the back by the electronics. Oftentimes, it will be written on a sticker which contains a vast amount of other important information. Sony also offers a similar service to that of Panasonic on their support website.

The flip side of that coin is for companies like Mitsubishi TV, Panasonic TV and Philips TV. Instead of offering their own service center, they make public various repair techniques on websites such as eserviceinfo.com. Again, knowing your television's model number is a great help in discovering what you need to do.

When it comes to finding a TV repairman of your own, keep in mind that you will want to pay an actual, trained professional. Your neighbor's son's cousin might be really good with electronics, but unless he's certified and insured through your TV's company and/or warranty, he will not be obligated to buy you a new TV when yours inadvertently bursts into flames. We recommend starting with the good old-fashioned yellow pages, or at least the internet counterpart website of yellow pages. Also, to make certain you come in contact with a reputable repairman, Angie's List However, Angie's List does charge for access to its user-based information and recommendations.

Things to remember:

When getting your television fixed, it's important to remember that sometimes, a professional is required. When choosing the right TV repair professional for you, make sure that they are certified, and that their service is within the parameters of compliance set in your TV's warranty. If you're outside the warranty time frame, just ensure that they are endorsed through the company which made your TV in the first place.