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How to Care for Your LCD Television

Posted & filed under Tips, TV Repair.

LCD TVs are excellent televisions. You enjoy a clear screen, great sound and a wonderful viewing experience. With some preventive measures on your part, you will be able to enjoy your LCD TV for years to come and possibly even avoid needing to have it repaired. However, if you find that your LCD TV needs some help, you can always come to us for television repair in Bucks County! In the meantime, here are a few tips on how to keep your LCD TV up and running and looking great.

  • Keep your home cool and dry in order to keep moisture and humidity from affecting your television. This will also help keep the visual display nice and crisp. Consider having a dehumidifier installed if your house is particularly humid.
  • You might need television repair for your LCD TV if you keep your house particularly warm. Keep your TV in an area that is well ventilated and, if possible, has some type of air conditioning (either a window unit or central air).
  • When you first buy your LCD TV, read the owner’s manual to learn how to best care for and maintain your new television. The manual will give you tips on how to avoid television repair too.
  • If you haven’t already, get a surge protector and plug your LCD TV into it. This will protect your television from power surges during a lightning storm, and it makes it safer and more convenient to have multiple appliances plugged into the same outlet.
  • One of the best ways to keep your TV safe is by properly mounting and displaying it. This means you should buy a sturdy entertainment center and affix the TV using mounting brackets. You can also mount the TV onto a wall with those brackets. The television’s owner’s manual should tell you what type of mounting brackets to purchase for your particular LCD TV.
  • Make sure you keep your LCD TV clean. You can use compressed air to clean it, but do not use an abrasive cloth or cleaner on your TV since this can scratch the screen and damage it. Instead, use a microfiber or cotton cloth if you want to dust the screen.

Do you want to learn more about television repair in Bucks County? Call Mort’s TV & Video at 215-945-8381 or Contact Us.

Common Record Player Problems

Posted & filed under Audio Repair, Tips, Vintage Audio.

If you just bought a record player from a garage sale or flea market, you might be excited to start listening to your favorite tunes as soon as possible. But if you notice that the record player is not playing properly, there are a few things you can check on your own. And if these suggestions do not work, bring it to us. One of our specialties is vintage audio repair near Allentown, and we can help get your record player back in good working order.

Is the unit clean?

Before you even try to use it, make sure your new record player is clean, especially if you bought it second-hand. Make sure the turntable does not have any dust on it, and go over the audio equipment with a soft anti-static cloth. If the stylus (needle) is dirty, you can use a stylus-cleaning brush on it. These brushes are usually sold at record stores. But if you do not have a stylus brush, you can use a soft paintbrush instead. And you can use rubbing alcohol on the surfaces of the record player for a more thorough cleaning.

How old is the needle?

When it comes to vintage audio repair for record players, one of the most frequent ones that we do is replacing the stylus. You can bring your record player to our shop, and our vintage audio repair professionals can fix this problem for you by replacing the needle.

How is the power source?

Another common type of record player repair is fixing the power source. A broken power source can be caused by a few things, like broken circuits or snapped wires. Our vintage audio repair experts can troubleshoot, diagnose and repair this issue so you can start listening to your records as soon as possible!

How is the belt?

A record player belt can get worn down over time. And the belt is what turns the turn table. So if the belt is broken or worn down, the table will not turn properly. Replacing the belt should fix this problem, so bring it to our vintage audio repair experts for assistance.

No matter what kind of problem you are having with your record player, you can bring it to the vintage audio repair experts here at Mort’s TV & Video.

Would you like to learn more about vintage audio repair near Allentown? Call us at Mort’s TV & Video at 215-945-8381, visit our consumer electronics repair shop on New Falls Road in Levittown or you can Contact Us.

Frequently Asked Questions about Vintage Audio

Posted & filed under Vintage Audio.

Mort’s TV & Video specializes in repairing vintage audio near Quakertown. And we are often asked the same questions about this type of equipment, so we thought we would take the time to answer a few of the most frequently asked questions that we get. And, of course, if you have any questions about vintage audio that you didn’t find on this list, feel free to call us or visit our shop in Levittown.

Q: I need vintage audio equipment repaired. Why should I bring it to your shop?

A: Simply put, we are among the best in this area when it comes to repairing vintage audio equipment. Our shop has been open for more than 50 years, and all of our technicians are ISCET certified. And because we have been in this business for so long, our shop was around when a lot of this vintage audio equipment first came out! So we are well versed in how to repair it so it’s in good working order again.

Q: What are some of the most common types of vintage audio repairs that you do?

A: While the types of vintage audio repairs that we have done over the past few decades run the gamut, some of the most frequent types of repair work we do are fixing audio issues, fixing units that will not turn on, fixing turntables that turn too slowly or not at all and fixing turntable needles that migrate off of the record. These are just a small handful of what we can fix when it comes to vintage audio. For information about your specific problem, you should call us or visit our shop.

Q: My vintage stereo will play music but it sounds static-y when it comes out. The stereo is working fine otherwise. What could be causing this?

A: There are several reasons your vintage audio equipment is sounding like there is a lot of static. Usually this can be fixed by having one of the professionals here give the equipment a thorough cleaning. But if the cleaning doesn’t work, we can take another look at it to see what other types of repairs might be needed to get it back up and running again.

These are just a few of our most frequently asked questions. Give us a call if you have any other questions!

Do you need help with vintage audio near Quakertown? Call Mort’s TV & Video at 215-945-8381 or you can Contact Us.

Buying Vintage Audio Equipment Online? Here Are a Few Things to Consider

Posted & filed under Vintage Audio.

As a company that specializes in repairing vintage audio in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas, we have seen our fair share of this type of equipment. Audiophiles all over love vintage audio equipment, but sometimes it’s tough to find that exact piece of equipment you need. Many people turn to the Internet to find what they want. But there are a few things you should think about before (and after) you have purchased the equipment? Here are a few things to keep in mind.

When you start searching for vintage audio equipment online, try to use the technical name or brand when you are typing in your search inquiry. This can help you narrow down the actual parts you need. And when you do find the pieces you want, be sure to look at the photographs carefully and be sure to read through the descriptions carefully to be sure you are getting exactly what you want and need.

You should also ask questions about the vintage audio equipment if you need to. You can tell a lot about the seller based on how quickly they get back to you about your questions or concerns. If you do not get any answers that are satisfactory, or if the answers do not fit what you need or want, find another vendor.

If you do end up ordering the piece of equipment, there are a few things you should check soon after you get it. For example, make sure you test them carefully and safely. Read up on any power supply requirements before you plug anything in so you do not inadvertently create a safety hazard! Give the equipment a thorough once-over too. If you see any problems with the equipment, contact the seller to inquire about the problems to see if there is any way you can return the product and possibly get a replacement or, at the very least, a refund on the money you spent on the vintage audio equipment. Most sellers will require that you return the product if you request a refund.

We hope you learned a few new things about vintage audio and how to be sure you are buying the best equipment for your buck! Of course, if you have any questions, you can ask the experts here at Mort’s TV & Video.

Do you want more information on vintage audio in Philadelphia? Call Mort’s TV & Video at 215-945-8381 or you can Contact Us.

How to Troubleshoot Your Vintage Audio Equipment

Posted & filed under Vintage Audio.

If you are a fan of vintage audio, then you know it is inevitable that something will eventually break and you will need to look into vintage audio repair services. However, there are a few things you can do on your own to troubleshoot the problem before you come to us for our repair services. We specialize in vintage audio repair for New Brunswick NJ and the surrounding areas, and we have a few suggestions on what you can do before you give us a call or visit our shop.

Safety First

When you are taking a look at your vintage audio equipment, there are a few safety precautions you should take. You should always take off any jewelry you are wearing, tie back your hair (if you have long hair) and roll up your sleeves. That way, nothing can accidentally make contact with circuitry or conduct current or get caught in any moving parts of your vintage audio equipment.

If you perform any tests on the equipment to see if you can figure out what type of vintage audio repair you need, try to perform as many of these tests as possible with the power off and the equipment totally unplugged. This is an important safety precaution.

Basic Vintage Audio Repair

A lot of the time, when you bring your stereo, turntable or another piece of vintage audio equipment to us for repair, the repairs will be relatively simple. Sometimes, it is just a matter of repairing a small part that has a big effect on how the equipment works. Other times, the equipment just needs to be thoroughly cleaned. No matter what kind of vintage audio repair you need, Mort’s TV & Video can help, thanks to our team of experts on vintage audio repair.

Bring Your Equipment to Mort’s

If you took some time to do a bit of troubleshooting on your own, let us know what you did when you bring your equipment to us. Tell us as much information as you can about what you found out on your own. If you are not comfortable troubleshooting your equipment, that is okay too. We can certainly take care of that part if you are not sure what you are doing or are afraid you might cause more damage.

Do you need vintage audio repair near New Brunswick NJ? Call Mort’s TV & Video at 215-945-8381 or you can Contact Us. We are located in Levittown PA, about an hour away from New Brunswick. If the drive is too far, you can always ship your vintage audio to us as well.