To expect a tv to last more than two years?

[harderandharder2breathe]

I have a Toshiba combination tv/DVD player, less than 3 years old (bought new in September 2014) The DVD part packed up in January which I wasn't too bothered about because I have a separate DVD player as well. But today the tv is just dead. I was watching it with no issues yesterday, today it's dead. I'm really annoyed as I can't afford to replace it, but I don't have any of the proof of purchase etc as I've moved since I bought it and lost things.

AIBU to expect a tv to last longer than this?

YANBU - I would expect a TV to last at least five years.

... is it powering on at all? If it's completely dead, have you tried changing the fuse in the plug?

I kind of feel most things are build to last two years sadly. That's why you generally only get a one year warranty.

Thanks Asmoto, no it's not powering up at all. I've never changed a fuse before but that's what googles made for! Fingers crossed that's all it is, I don't have spare cash for a new tv!

I bought mine in 2001. It was quite expensive and has a lovely picture; so old though that's it not even flat screen . It's going perfectly strong so, yes, I think you should expect a TV to last a WHOLE lot longer than two years.
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Yes my mid range flat screen has been going strong for 10 years now much to DH's disgust- it predates us living together and he really really wants a new one

We have had our tv, a Samsung LED flat screen since 2012, it survived our move too, I would be annoyed if a tv broke so soon, I agree with the fuse, just unscrew the plug, take the back off take the fuse out, and replace it with a new one, check the amp and make sure it is the same.

As Asmoto said check the fuse. I reckon it's 99.9% the fuse, it was with mine

I've changed the fuse this morning and it's still just dead

Really annoyed as now I'll have to fork out money I can't afford to replace it

I have two Toshiba dvd/combi TVs. Both bought August 2011, both still working ok.
I had a five year warranty from John Lewis, so would reasonably expect the tvs to have lasted at least that long.
If you paid cash there's probably nothing you can do if you don't have the receipt, but if you paid by credit card it might be worth looking into claiming through your provider.

Sorry you got nowhere with the fuse. It might be worth complaining to the manufacturer - you have nothing to lose. If you use social media, a complaint there about the TV packing up within two years might get results as it's a bad advert for their quality.

Yes, I would take it back and tell them it's not of satisfactory quality - anyone would expect a TV to last at least five years (I've never actually known a TV pack up). Toshiba goods are usually indestructible too, so perhaps it was faulty.

You could argue for six years as a reasonable life under sale of goods act. I always buy expensive things online so that I'll always be able to find an email receipt.

I would definitely expect a lot longer than two years out of a telly!
Randomly.. my old Murphy flat screen started to stay on standby and not turn properly on last year. Googling lead to me, with my hair dryer ( yes really!) in a cool setting warming the back part up and down for a minute or two before use.. unbelievably it worked most times. It eventually stopped working but allowed up enough time to save for a new one!
Be careful though if you do try it! ( I moved the drier constantly, we had some ' grills' at the top which were my main aim).
Good luck.

Mine is 20 years old! Big old box. I don't replace things until they are broken. 2 years is rubbish.

YANBU. I hate it when stuff does last like this. My laptop is about 8 years old, the first colour to I bought lasted 15 or so. But my last fridge freezer only lasted about four years which is pants imo.

*TV not to

Where did you buy it? If online, the company may be able to find your detail. JL have fixed our cheapo Samsung LED twice when the screen went even though it was a few years old and out of warranty. They get a local electrical repair guy to come out. If you can't track down a proof of purchase, it might be worth taking to a repair place.