Comments on: Should I Attempt to Fix a TV Struck by Lightning?

By: Roman

Roman — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 04:35:00 +0000

Check if the warranty is still good and if you had it connected to a surge protected it should be covered under the plan.Dont forget that if you bought it witha credit card then the warranty maybe extended

By: Sam

Sam — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:40:00 +0000

Since the TV was over $1000 it seems crazy not to try to fix it. There a couple of TV repairmen that make house calls but I was unable to contact any of them for pricing information. I have a feeling that more than one part in the TV will be fried and that in the end it will be nearly as expensive to fix the TV as it will be to purchase a new one.

By: gonna_make_it

gonna_make_it — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 16:59:00 +0000

A surge can come through the cable? i never heard of that. Good to know though..

By: One Frugal Girl

One Frugal Girl — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 14:41:00 +0000

@jake stichler — Actually it was on a surge protector and none of the other electronics on the protector were damaged, so we’re assuming the surge actually came through the cable not the outlet. We found a cable surge protector so we’re doubly prepared for a future strike.

By: Jake Stichler

Jake Stichler — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 02:40:00 +0000

Surge protector? If so, it might have a guarantee up to a specific dollar amount. Check their website.

If not… well, I certainly don’t want to be mean or anything 😉 All of my electronics are through surge protectors.