LCD and Plasma TVs are expensive pieces of electronic equipment and you want to be sure that they don't accidentally fall from their mounting. Since TV wall brackets are intended to hold up expensive equipment, it doesn't make sense to get a cheap and inferior TV bracket that could break and send the screen panel crashing down. Warranties normally apply to the product and not to any other accompanying product. For instance, a defective TV wall bracket may be replaced with a new type based on the warranty rules, but the warranty does not cover any damage on the TV resulting from the defective bracket. You might have to go to court and present evidences proving the damage was due to the TV wall bracket before any reimbursement is finally settled. To avoid the hustle and inconveniences, it may be simpler to acquire a TV wall bracket that is reliable, expertly engineered and of high quality. The cost may be slightly higher but you have peace of mind and assurance that your TV is safe and secure.
TV wall brackets are tested and guaranteed to hold specific weight limits. You have to know the size and weight of your TV before acquiring a TV bracket. Most store attendants are familiar with the televisions in the market place and by just mentioning the TV brand and model, they know the size and weight. It is advisable to provide some allowance for contingency when selecting the TV bracket, despite the manufacturer's assurances that the TV bracket can hold the weight of the television. The weight of the television should be less than the weight the TV bracket is capable of carrying. The difference in weight depends on what you feel comfortable and the cost. The more weight the TV bracket is capable of carrying, the higher the cost. On the other hand, if you provide for a low contingency allowance, say 10% of the TV, it might not be able to sustain the weight for a long period of time. Some TV wall brackets have some provision built within their design. For instance, if a TV bracket is capable of carrying 100 pounds, it may have a safety factor of another 30 to 40 pounds. Most TV brackets have a safety factor built into their design. However, it is safer to provide an additional factor to ensure the safety of your television.
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Check with the store on their safety factor ranges. Different brands and models will claim varying safety factor provisions based on their design and construction criteria. There may be product reviews and actual experiences regarding the products. It may be safer choosing the old but tested models rather than get a new but unproven TV wall bracket. Revalidate the manufacturers' specifications for your TV and confirm the weight. Choose a TV bracket that can hold a third more than the weight of the television. Also make sure your wall can hold the total weight of the TV brackets and television in place. When securing the brackets to the studs or block wall, provide for some additional contingency factors. Make sure the screws and attachments can support the combined weight plus a third more of the weight. It may require adding more holes, screws and bolts firmly secured to the studs or block wall. You can watch television comfortably, knowing that it will not slip and fall down.