Are frequent repairs or servicing trips required for plasma TVs? Should the warranty be for two or five years?
Usually plasma TVs do not need to go in for frequent repairs or servicing. In case the price is reasonable however, an extended warranty is recommended because if repair does become necessary, it could cost nearly as much as the set itself. I bought a set of Sony PFM-500A3WU 42″ plasma for over $10,000.00 from a local retailer a little over three years ago. A few weeks back it began to show fractured colors, and soon went totally black. The retailer was of no help, so the set was sent over to Sony who diagnosed it with the codes 12 and 22. Does this mean that my consumer rights cover the repair of my set, or will the repairs cost me more than buying a new set? Please let me know. Most retailers do not have a policy of coverage of an item purchased from their outlet beyond a period of one month from the date of purchase. After this period, the product will be protected by the manufacturer’s warranty. If an extended warranty was paid for along with the product, the product will be protec
