A replacement tube (if it is available) is likely going to cost almost as much as the whole television. If you need a new tube, it's time to ditch the tube TV and get a flat screen.
Over $2200. dollars.
The problem you describe might be the tube, but there are other parts of the television that can cause similar effects. You will need to have it checked at a TV repair center and they will also be able to tell you how much a new tube could cost. In these days of very low cost televisions, it is quite likely that the tube will cost more than a new television.
Usually less than $100
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This varied widely with the type of tube. Many common radio tubes cost less than 25 cents. A picture tube for a TV might be $50 to $100 depending on size. High power transmitting tubes could cost thousands of dollars.
The old school box projection tv need three picture tubes ranging around $200 a piece. Cheaper to buy a new tv.
Replacing the picture tube in a Sony WEGA KV-36FS17 TV can be quite costly, typically ranging from $200 to $500 for the part and labor, depending on the availability of the tube and the repair service. However, given the age of the TV model, it may be more cost-effective to consider purchasing a new television instead of repairing it. It's advisable to get quotes from local repair shops for a more accurate estimate.
Those were picture-tube TVs. The picture tube was almost as long as the TV screen was wide.
The picture tube is the main component of a television set.The picture tube is the main component of a television set.
Truthfully, at best you'd only be able to get a rebuilt and then you'd better be prepared to shell out more than the TV originally cost for the new tube. Better off getting another TV.
A lot of people consider LG to be the standard for plasma televisions. They have a very clear picture due to their TruBlack Filter and Protective Skin Glass System.
It shouldn't. If there is no actual power to the CRT (no picture visible) then there really can't be any degradation of the tube.