LG OLED TVs now have a five-year warranty, but not all

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Buying an LG G1 or LG Z1 is now a bit safer, as LG announced a five-year panel warranty on its high-end OLED TVs. That's a big step up from the one-year manufacturer warranties previously found with an LG OLED, and it's the kind of long, relaxing five-year warranty found at very few retailers. The warranty applies to the 77-inch and 88-inch sizes of the LG Z1 and the 55-, 65-, and 77-inch sizes of the LG G1. But what does the guarantee apply to? We're told it covers "panel failures in applicable LG OLED TV models due to defects in materials or workmanship under normal and proper use," so anyone could be the manufacturer of the failure rather than the breakage or theft caused by the user. With the LG G1 starting at $2,199/£1,999 and the LG Z1's suggested retail price capped at $29,999/£24,999, the extended warranty should help premium buyers rest a little easier, though it's not extended retroactively. to older LG TVs. .

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The funny thing about the warranty is that it's somewhat selective, and only applies to the LG G1 Gallery Series OLEDs and LG Z1 8K OLEDs, the two most expensive LG OLEDs released this year. Therefore, the LG C1 OLED is covered by a one-year warranty, just like the more affordable LG B1 and LG A1 models. An LG representative tells us that "the warranty is designed to provide peace of mind for customers buying our flagship and more expensive OLED models," so it doesn't apply to cheaper alternatives, which are easier to replace or absorb loss. . of. Of course, you should be able to buy extended warranties from most big-name retailers, although it makes sense that more expensive screens are now de facto covered for a full five years. The best LG OLED TV deals right now