You’ve heard before that extreme heat can affect the life of television, but what about the cold? How cold is too cold for a basic television? Is there a difference between that and a LED TV? 

If you plan on putting your television in storage, the recommended temperature for an Element TV is 32℉- 122℉. At the same time, the ideal working temperatures are from 32℉-95℉. If you store your TV at a lower temperature than recommended, you may encounter problems and even total dysfunction. 

You’re probably wondering what damage can occur if your TV’s temperature dips below the recommended setting. Or maybe you want to know the steps you can take to keep your TV safe and warm. In this article, you will learn about both of these and more. 

Can You Store Your TV in Your Garage?

When it comes to your Element TV, the best note is to store it at a comfortable temperature for you. This is usually the best rule of thumb. That means that if you are sitting in the room and you start to feel cold or chilly, it is probably too cold for your TV. 

If you are storing the TV in your garage or a non-climate controlled storage unit, then the lowest your LED TV should be exposed to is 32℉. Any less and you risk serious damages to your TV. 

If your Element TV gets exposed to the cold for some reason, it is best practice to wait 24 hours before turning it on. This may sound like a lot of wait time, but in the end, not having a damaged TV is well worth it. 

What’s the Damage? 

So, what damage can come of letting your TV reach those freezing temps? LED TVs are LCD TVs with better lighting, which means that they have a liquid crystal inside the screen. While liquid crystals won’t freeze the same way as normal liquids, they still will be affected. 

The liquid crystal is halfway between the water and a solid. It won’t freeze, but the crystal will start to slow down and become sluggish. When that happens, your display will dim, and your TV may not be able to catch rapid motions that are flitting across its display. 

There is also an issue with condensation that may occur with the cold. This condensation/liquid will cause your display to mist over. Turning on your television when the condensation has built up can permanently damage your electronics. 

How to Properly Prepare for the Cold

If you get in a situation where you need to store your Element TV in an area where the cold might affect it, there are a few things you do to prepare:

  • Cover the TV with a warm blanket- this allows protection from the cold and dust.Keep the TV in a well-ventilated areaAllow 24 hours for your TV to warm up before use

Tips for Keeping Your TV Safe

While LED TVs are nice, the cold is not the only thing that can damage a TV. Dust, extreme heat, and even moving can cause damage to your nice LED. 

Dust can get into the different small openings of the television and, if not cleaned out, can cause your TV to overheat. It is best to go ahead and clean out those areas with compressed air every once and a while.

Extreme heat can cause your display or the plastic around the display to melt. This is why it is a good idea to keep your LED TV away from things like candles, fireplaces, heaters, and even direct sunlight. Over time, the damage will occur.

There are many things that can go wrong with an LED TV during a move. Your TV can be:

  • MishandledBentPressurized And even dropped

All of these issues can cause your display to crack or even gain dark spots. The dark spots are indicators that the liquid crystal is leaking. It is just a good idea to go ahead and wrap that TV with a moving blanket and move it in your vehicle if you’re transporting it. If you’re storing it, be sure to measure the TV and get a protective cover.

Final Thoughts

So, the answer to how cold is too cold for that nice, sleek LED TV? That would be about 32℉. Still, sometimes no matter how hard we try, things happen. If you somehow have your Element TV caught in those freezing temperatures, go ahead and place it in a warm area. Wait 24 hours, giving those liquid crystals time to warm back up. After that, you should be all good to go. 

Remember: the best rule of thumb is to think: How cold is too cold for you? If you can’t stand to be in the room for a while without getting cold, your LED Element TV can not either.