How much does it cost to repair a TV?

Nov 13, 2018

The national average cost to repair a TV is $60 – $90. The type of television, the complexity of the issue with the TV and parts needed factor into the price. TV repair companies often provide pickup and delivery service to customers for a set fee.

Fixing a malfunctioning television instead of throwing it away and buying a new one can save you hundreds (or even thousands!) of dollars. TV repair professionals work on plasma, LCD, LED, OLED, HD, HDR and a range of other screen types. These pros have the tools, training, and experience to resolve most TV-related problems. As TV screens have gotten bigger and technology more advanced, TV repair requires a lot more technical knowledge than it used to. This is one repair you don’t want to DIY!

What Affects the Cost of Repairing a TV?

Most TVs can be repaired, regardless of how new or how outdated your TV technology happens to be. According to Mark Guarino of Commercial Service Co. in Webster, New York, the more difficult types of TVs to repair are:

• Older plasma TVs built from 2004 – 2009
• Projection TVs
• Digital Light Processing (DLP) TVs
• LED TVs (particularly when the LED lights go bad)
• LCD TVs (LCDs are the most common TV type that needs repairs)

Whether it’s power problems, digital problems, or a broken screen, the TV repairs will vary in price, depending on the cost of parts, the extent of labor required, and any necessary taxes.

Common Problems and Repairs

A variety of issues can arise with a TV, but most can be resolved relatively easily by professional TV techs. The most common TV repairs that Unitech Services encounters include these:

• Power problems (the TV doesn’t turn on or stay on)
• Digital problems
• Sound issues
• Screen problems (i.e., sound but no picture on the screen)