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Setup, Mounting & PlacementLeave a 4-12 inch gap between console top and TV bottom. How high to mount TV above console depends on size, get the exact gap by TV size.
Setup, Mounting & PlacementFix a wall TV that sits too high. Is my TV too high? Get the signs, the 42–48 in eye-level rule, and how to lower it comfortably.
Setup, Mounting & Placementompare full motion TV mount vs tilting, fixed and ceiling mounts, with a tested best pick per type and how to choose by room, wall and TV size.
Setup, Mounting & PlacementSee the ideal 65 inch TV viewing distance (6.5 to 9 ft for 4K) plus the full 32-100 inch chart in feet, cm and meters.
Troubleshooting & RepairHow to fix a TV by symptom: no power, black screen, or lines. See which faults are a $20 DIY and when a crack means replace.
Troubleshooting & RepairNo, usually. But can a TV screen be fixed at all? We tested 6 broken sets to show what’s repairable, what a new panel costs, and when to replace.
Troubleshooting & RepairIdentify TV screen damage by type: cracks, lines, or cleaning blotches. See what’s a cheap fix, what’s a dead panel, and how to prevent it.
Setup, Mounting & PlacementTackle Samsung TV wall mount cable management three ways: on-wall raceway, in-wall recessed kit, or One Connect box, each routed to fire code.
Setup, Mounting & PlacementSee how TV viewing distance 4K compares to 1080p, with a tested 43–85" chart and the distance where 4K stops mattering.
Setup, Mounting & PlacementUse this TV size calculator to enter your distance and get the ideal screen size, or enter a size to see how far to sit. Includes 4K and room presets.
Setup, Mounting & PlacementCompare the best pull down tv mount for fireplace picks: drop distance, TV size, motorized vs manual and price, and lower your TV to eye level.
Setup, Mounting & PlacementYes, a TV above gas fireplace can be safe. See the minimum clearance by type, the 90°F wall rule, and how to protect your screen.
Troubleshooting & RepairCompare Samsung TV repair cost by problem and see how LG, Sony, TCL, Hisense, Vizio and Roku stack up, plus when OEM service beats a new TV.
Troubleshooting & RepairSee TV screen replacement cost by size and panel type for 2026: real panel, labor and freight numbers, plus the break-even math on repair vs buying new.
Setup, Mounting & PlacementCenter a bedroom TV 40–50 in. from the floor, tilt 5–15° down for reclined viewing. How high to mount TV in bedroom by size, plus the mistake to avoid.