Heat is bad for any device and that includes Smart TVs. High temperatures don’t just affect us, but also all the devices we use in our daily lives. Smart TVs aren’t particularly cheap, so it’s worth paying special attention to avoid irreparable damage this summer.
There has already been more than one heatwave in Spain this year and the degrees Celsius also have an impact on Smart TVs. We rarely protect our devices from high temperatures and this can take its toll over time, as we could be reducing the useful life of the devices.
PcComponentes, the Spanish e-commerce store specialising in technology, has warned about the risks that televisions can suffer in summer. Due to the heat, Smart TVs can break down or have performance problems that, in the long run, can be irreversible.
Any device can overheat if we use it excessively. However, high temperatures are a good reason for this to happen. Many Spaniards spend a month’s salary (or even more) on premium smart TVs, thinking that they will last for years and that it is a worthwhile investment. But, if we are not careful, it could turn out to be a waste of money that we make in vain.
Distortions, brightness and colour contrast while watching TV this summer can be clues that warn you of a problem. If you have detected any of these faults in your Smart TV, you should look for a solution before it is too late and the ravages of heat accompany you in the long run.
How to prevent your Smart TV from overheating in summer?
Miguel Romero Osuna, an expert at PcComponentes, gives a series of tips to ensure that a Smart TV lasts as long as it should (or even longer). Heat is not a good companion for any device and, therefore, we have to take care of different aspects so that it does not overheat.
It is essential to place the television in a cool and well-ventilated place. Of course, we must keep it away from sunlight. This means not having it near a window or, failing that, closing the blinds when the sun shines directly on it. It is also not advisable to not have space for proper ventilation in the furniture in which we place it.
You should also remember to clean it regularly. Manufacturers equip their Smart TVs with ventilation grilles to avoid the risk of overheating. But dust can clog them and removing dirt is key to solving any problems it may cause.
Also, if you have a fan or air conditioning, it is a good idea to use them to keep the environment cool. These devices, which save our lives in summer, are also important for keeping the temperature of electronic devices at bay.
Another factor to consider is the power supply of the smart TV. Capacitors are components that are very sensitive to high temperatures. Heat can cause performance failures.
All the problems of a Smart TV derived from heat
Most modern televisions have LED or OLED screens, which, according to Romero, “have a heat limit of 50ºC.” We rarely reach that temperature in Spain, but if we add rooms with poor ventilation to hot summer days and we are watching TV, we could damage the television.
At first glance, we will see failures when playing audiovisual content, such as distortions, lack of brightness or contrast. We may also notice a drop in performance, with delays in response or difficulties synchronizing with linked devices. In addition, we may have experienced a sudden blackout due to overheating.
But the real problem with high temperatures will be inside the Smart TV. Internally, elements necessary for the correct operation of the device could break down, which will affect not only when there is heat, but at any time of the year. Romero explains that heat could damage circuits and processors, which are extremely sensitive to rising temperatures.
For this reason, it is worth paying attention to the recommendations of the PcComponentes expert. As the saying goes, “prevention is better than cure.” If we follow his instructions to the letter, the Smart TV will last longer and we will not have to spend so much money again very soon.
