DLP (Digital Light Processing) TV sets provides the benefits of a large screen size, natural colors and fast pixel response at an affordable price. A downside associated with DLP TVs have are the source of light or DLP bulb which illuminates the display screen. These types of DLP lamp assemblies or DLP bulb assemblies have a finite lifespan similar to a conventional hot filament light bulb. Most DLP lamps frequently have a lifespan of several thousand hours and manage to burn out at the most annoying moments. The complexity of replacing a DLP bulb can vary extensively by brand and model number of the
television. Certain DLP bulbs may be changed out quite easily by the customer while some require the disassembly of the television set using a technician. The DLP bulbs require special treatment because the DLP bulb assembly might expose the quartz enclosure to finger prints or some other dirt or oil. The DLP bulb operates at such extreme temperature ranges a finger print or any other dirt or oil on the quartz bulb may cause the DLP bulb to blow up.
Due to the wide difference of methods of DLP bulb installation, it’s best to lookup your specific model and make DLP television or leave the installation to a expert. DLP lamps purchased by customers may or may not have a warranty if the end-user installs the DLP bulb him or her self. Additional factors including defective power modules or ballasts may cause the new DLP lamp to blow either immediately or inside of a few operating hours of replacement. Knowing what types of failures are common with your DLP television is important to determine whether the DLP lamp burn out is a result of the DLP bulb or the power supply.
Another important factor in DLP bulb replacements is whether or not it is best to select a brand name or generic. In many industries there isn’t any difference from generic and brand-name quality. For example in the prescription drug industry a generic prescription drug is of the identical quality of a brand-name drug. There’s only one quality of prescription drugs in the United States. In numerous other industries the term generic generally describes a reduced quality or even piece of junk version of the brand name product. When dealing with generic DLP bulbs quality may vary widely from the brand name or OEM DLP bulbs.
One repair center when evaluating off brand universal DLP bulbs documented both a substantially higher initial burn out rate and a diminished life expectancy when compared to brand name supplied or OEM lamps. When you are choosing a replacement DLP bulb for your television set or DLP projector understanding that you are buying a quality product is essential. As you can see buying DLP lamps for your TV or DLP projector is a bit more involved in comparison with buying a replacement light bulb for your house or car. Price and shipping options are not everything which should be considered when finding a vendor for replacement.
When purchasing DLP lamps on the net it is essential that the vendor is familiar both with the product that they’re promoting plus the model and make of TV you’re installing the DLP bulb into. A low-quality DLP lamp that explodes inside your television may well render your TV worthless. Likewise a quality DLP lamp poorly installed may also ruin your television.
DLP Television Manufacturers include Panasonic, Mitsubishi, Samsung, LG / Zenith, JVC, Hitachi, Sony, Philips, Magnavox, RCA, Toshiba, Akai, and even some computer companies like Epson, Hewlett Packard, and Dell.
In the Chicago metro area there’s just one option for DLP lamp purchases and or installation and that is Rex Service Company. Rex TV is experienced with every makes and models of DLP TV sets are on the market today. They are able to advise you whether the end user can swap his own DLP bulb or whether it should be left to a technician for their particular make and model. Rex has the experience to know when it is safe to go with a generic DLP lamp or when it’s preferable to opt for an OEM DLP bulb or other branded replacement DLP bulb. Contact Rex Television Service Company at 708-448-5558
Rex Services North East Illinois, North West Indiana, Chicago, Naperville, Joliet, Oak Lawn, Tinley Park, Orland Park, Bolingbrook, Downers Grove, Schaumburg, Valparaiso, Lombard, Kankakee and most cities and towns in the Chicago metropolitan area 6 days a week.


