Yes, you can usually fix a flat screen TV. Whether you have a plasma, LED, OLED, HDR, HD or even LCD, TV repair pros can repair your TV. Flat screen TVs are expensive, and when they stop working it can make your heart stop. But TV repair technicians have advanced along with TV technology and are equipped with the proper tools and training for major and minor repairs. If your flat screen is too massive to transport, most repair companies have pickup and drop-off service. For the most common problems, TV repair pricing might range between $175 and $200 on average. Here are examples of the most common problems:

• Power problems: The TV won’t turn on or will not stay on once started.
• Digital problems: All connections are in place but you’re not receiving any signal.
• Sound problems: There is no sound, the volume doesn’t respond to attempts to raise or lower it, or the volume is inconsistent.
• Screen problems: The TV is on but there is no picture.

Nationally, the average price range for TV repair is $60-$90. LCD TV repairs are one of the most common TV repair requests. A liquid crystal display (LCD) TV uses the same technology as your smartphone and most computer screens. Images are created on an LCD screen by electric currents that pass or block light through liquid crystals that are encased between two polarized, glass-like sheets. LCD TVs can be very thin and are relatively affordable, making them one of the most prevalent types of TV on the market. If you have a broken LCD TV, it can probably be repaired. Common problems that can be repaired include a blank screen, sound issues, power problems and digital connection problems. Here is one example of LCD TV repair cost:

• 55-inch Samsung LCD TV repair: $150, including parts and labor
• The LCD was intermittently powering up and powering off. The main circuit board was removed and replaced.

It is worth it to repair your TV if the cost of the repair is significantly cheaper than the cost of buying a new TV. The most expensive repair for a flat-screen TV is usually a cracked screen — this repair tends to cost more than a replacement TV for all but the largest screen sizes. 

If your TV isn’t working, don’t despair. TV repair professionals can handle almost any situation, no matter how new or outdated your TV’s technology. The national average TV repair cost is $50-$90, although prices can be higher based on the type of TV and the work required. Because most TVs today are much too large to transport in an ordinary car, many companies provide transportation services for an added fee. Here are some examples of average TV repair costs for specific problems and TV models:

• 65-inch Sony DLP TV repair cost: $275, including parts and labor.
• Removed old light engine and bulb and installed new.
• 42-inch Sanyo Plasma TV repair cost: $200, including parts and labor.
• Multiple circuit boards had gone bad in the TV. Technicians installed a new Y-SUS sustain buffer board and an X main board.
• 55-inch Samsung LCD TV repair cost: $150, including parts and labor.
• The LCD was intermittently powering up and powering off. Replacing the main circuit board solved the problem.

The answer to this question ultimately comes down to the cost of both options. If it’s more affordable to repair your TV instead of buying a new one, consider hiring a professional to fix it. But if your TV keeps giving you issues or it’s outdated, you may want to upgrade your TV instead.

Chat with a professional and get price quotes so you can figure out which option is right for you.

You can hire a technician and other professionals on Thumbtack to fix your flat-screen TV. 

You may be able to remove scratches from your flat-screen TV by using an LCD scratch repair kit. If that doesn’t work, consider hiring a technician to fix it or buy a new TV.

You can troubleshoot your TV by double-checking the cable connections and devices that are connected to your TV. If you can’t find anything wrong, you may need to contact a technician to fix your TV.

If you’re able to turn your TV on, but the screen is black, you can try troubleshooting the problem. For example, you can:

• Unplug the TV.
• Assess the TV’s backlight.
• Turn the power off and back on. 
• Check all of the connections, cables and cords (like the HDMI cable).

If you can’t fix the TV on your own, hire a technician to examine and repair it.

If your screen is displaying bars, lines, dead pixels and other abnormalities, your flat-screen TV might be going bad. It might also be dying if it won’t turn on, the sound quality is bad or the screen keeps flickering or fading.