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re: Outdoor tv: Any moisture issues?
Posted on 4/24/25 at 10:28 pm to NATidefan
Posted on 4/24/25 at 10:28 pm to NATidefan
Get a cheap one and invest like $5 in silicone plugs for the hdmi ports. And any other ports where moisture could have a point of ingress. The $200 Walmart special will last at least 5 years and maybe a full decade at long as it's not sitting in water.
Just as a point of reference, I had a buddy who pulled TVs out of the debris left after the 2016 flood in Denham Springs. Both TVs were completely submerged. He got them out, made sure they were dry, and they were still working several years later.
Just as a point of reference, I had a buddy who pulled TVs out of the debris left after the 2016 flood in Denham Springs. Both TVs were completely submerged. He got them out, made sure they were dry, and they were still working several years later.
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Posted on 4/24/25 at 10:35 pm to OweO
I think you meant Vizio
Posted on 4/24/25 at 10:41 pm to NATidefan
We have a 8-9 year old Vizio that was hung on the patio 4 years ago. It’s been totally fine.
Posted on 4/24/25 at 10:50 pm to NATidefan
Mine’s been going strong for 5 years now.
Posted on 4/24/25 at 10:54 pm to Evil Little Thing
Took an older tv and stuck it outside. It’s about 10 years old upper middle Samsung model, it’s been on patio for 6 years, has roof over it, gets hot, cold, cover with a garbage bag when I pressure wash, still going strong.
In general I’ve always bought new tvs for main rooms of house and moved the old ones to bedrooms etc. got a really nice 65” Sony that’s 4 years old and about to put it in my kids room and buy a new one for living room. If a room needs a really different size it’s one thing but I feel there’s no reason to buy kid a $500 tv just buy new one for living room and hand down the old one.
In general I’ve always bought new tvs for main rooms of house and moved the old ones to bedrooms etc. got a really nice 65” Sony that’s 4 years old and about to put it in my kids room and buy a new one for living room. If a room needs a really different size it’s one thing but I feel there’s no reason to buy kid a $500 tv just buy new one for living room and hand down the old one.
Posted on 4/24/25 at 10:59 pm to NATidefan
No problem with my TV on patio but I have had an occasional issue with the remote when left outside on a little table under TV. It would get some dew and not work unless fully dried. I just keep it inside now.
Posted on 4/24/25 at 11:16 pm to UptownJoeBrown
quote:this is what I do. It’s under back porch no where near weather. We’ve been here 8 years. On my 3rd one. I just watch for a sale on 50” at Best Buy. When it drops I grab one. Hell they aren’t like cutting edge tech but they work great for the purpose. I got a 50” pioneer for $149 the other day new in box from Best Buy. Way cheaper than the $2-3k outdoor advertised TVs.
I think a lot of people just get a cheap TV. Last 2 or 3 years and get another.
Posted on 4/24/25 at 11:17 pm to Tiger985
quote:had same issue. Turn it face down. No issues after that.
It would get some dew and not work unless fully dried. I just keep it inside now.
Posted on 4/24/25 at 11:20 pm to NATidefan
I bring mine in but may leave it out for a handful of days at a time. Have an easy quick setup.
Posted on 4/25/25 at 6:03 am to NATidefan
I always use my Amex to buy them because it doubles my warranty. Buy a 65 inch tv for less than $400 at Walmart. If it lasts less than 4 years warranty claim with Amex for a replacement. Rinse and repeat
Posted on 4/25/25 at 6:24 am to NATidefan
1) all of these TV’s are made in China, so the price will go up at some point.
2) the only component that’s really at risk is the motherboard. I had one go out on the outdoor TV and I was able to get 2 replacements for $30. Took maybe 20 minutes to swap.
3) TCL’s bend like cardboard. Be careful if you’re putting them on a mount and you intend to move them a lot.
2) the only component that’s really at risk is the motherboard. I had one go out on the outdoor TV and I was able to get 2 replacements for $30. Took maybe 20 minutes to swap.
3) TCL’s bend like cardboard. Be careful if you’re putting them on a mount and you intend to move them a lot.
Posted on 4/25/25 at 6:26 am to MyRockstarComplex
Came in looking for nsfw, left disappointed.
Posted on 4/25/25 at 7:11 am to NATidefan
I have a 55" LG, probably 12 years old that I bought used on FB marketplace for $50 5 years ago. Had an issue with the Mother board two years ago, $29 repair from ebay. Still going strong!
Posted on 4/25/25 at 7:22 am to NATidefan
I'm going on Alabama summer #7 with a 55" Samsung. It hangs on wall on a covered porch.
I have covered it with blankets a couple of times when temps were below freezing for multiple days. I read somewhere that freezing temps were worse than the humidity but I don't cover it consistently for the cold.
Still works perfect. I think I spent about $400 on it and I use it a lot, especially in the fall, so I have gotten my money's worth.
I have covered it with blankets a couple of times when temps were below freezing for multiple days. I read somewhere that freezing temps were worse than the humidity but I don't cover it consistently for the cold.
Still works perfect. I think I spent about $400 on it and I use it a lot, especially in the fall, so I have gotten my money's worth.
Posted on 4/25/25 at 7:30 am to tonydtigr
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tried to upsell me on an outdoor one that cost at least $1000 more than I paid. Glad I didn't listen to him.
Based on my own experience and that of just about everyone I’ve ever talked to about outdoor TVs, the only real benefit to a true outdoor TV is that they are significantly brighter which leads to a better daytime picture of the TV is not in pretty good shade. Other than that, if you are happy with the picture you get, the cheapest tv for the size you want is your best choice.
Posted on 4/25/25 at 7:32 am to NATidefan
My $300 Roku TV has been fine outside for 4 1/2 years. An outdoor rated TV runs about $2000. If mine dies I'll buy another cheap TV. FYI-my neighbor had a regular TV hung outside that was submerged half way up the screen in the 2016 flood and it worked after it dried out!
Posted on 4/25/25 at 7:40 am to NATidefan
It took almost five years for the $300 Samsung to die. The HDMI ports corroded, otherwise was fine. Just don't put a $3k TV out there.
Posted on 4/25/25 at 7:44 am to NATidefan
I had a Hisense at my old house but bought all new Samsungs when we moved. The Hisense was still working great when we moved and it had been up 3 or so years.
The new “top of the line” Samsung shite the bed after year one. Conditions wise, the Hisense would catch a little rain if the wind was blowing in from the south meanwhile the Samsung has been treated like royalty. Like women, sometimes the cheaper ones work harder
The new “top of the line” Samsung shite the bed after year one. Conditions wise, the Hisense would catch a little rain if the wind was blowing in from the south meanwhile the Samsung has been treated like royalty. Like women, sometimes the cheaper ones work harder
Posted on 4/25/25 at 7:57 am to NATidefan
I gave my brother my old 46" Samsung that's a 2006 model. It has been sitting in storage forever. My brother put it up outside and it still works. It's almost 20 years old. Picture is as good as new ones, only thing is RF rate is low, but overall a great TV. I think I paid 2200 back ?? n 06 for it... crazy!
Posted on 4/25/25 at 8:26 am to NATidefan
DO THIS> MY MOUNTING RECCOMENDATOIN
When I bought a new one recently I got a cover with a zip open front and mounted the wall to TV brackets through the back of the cover basically encapsulating the TV from humidity. In other words, put the TV in cover, completely zipped and then attach the mounting hardware through (the fabric) the back of the cover. This greatly reduces the humidity intrusion.
When I bought a new one recently I got a cover with a zip open front and mounted the wall to TV brackets through the back of the cover basically encapsulating the TV from humidity. In other words, put the TV in cover, completely zipped and then attach the mounting hardware through (the fabric) the back of the cover. This greatly reduces the humidity intrusion.
This post was edited on 4/25/25 at 8:30 am
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