Which is best - leaving it on "standby" overnight or turning it
fully off ?
2007-02-09 17:40:31 · 8 answers · asked by swenson0 5 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
It is mandatory in many US states (for example, California) and Europe for all TVs to have a low-energy mode.
The only thing that changes is the "boot" time, how fast you are going to see video after you press the power On button.
(the difference can be anywhere from 10-20 seconds, you can time it yourself)
If you are dying for fast boot, then put it on standby, otherwise turn it off (even in off, it consumes some little energy).
If you don'tmind to wait a few more seconds when you turn the TV on, then set it at the low-energy off mode and you will save some money as well.
2007-02-10 07:31:20 · answer #1 · answered by TV guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it's best to just turn it off....
But the BETTER question is this....What KILLS a TV set?
Answer : Turning it on....That's when the electromotive forces stress the components, and that's when your TV actually dies and requires a TV repairman...
So it's best to turn it on, leave it on if you're mowing the lawn or making a quick run to the store...Turn it off if you're not watching it for a couple hours. Reduce the amount of turn-ons and you won't require a lot of service over the years.
But for God's sake don't leave it turned on 24 hours a day...that will shorten the Lamp or CRT life....
2007-02-10 02:07:23 · answer #2 · answered by reggieman 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Even though standby might be nice
turning it off is better for your power bill and the TV wont be ina constant on state mabye extending its life a lil bit
2007-02-10 02:03:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why bother leaving it on? Turn it off. Save some electricity and some $$. Strange question.
2007-02-10 01:51:29 · answer #4 · answered by banderson 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
turning off is better for electricty bill
stand by is better for the tv because turning it on is going to shorten the life time on the tv you chose electricty or tv
2007-02-10 02:25:13 · answer #5 · answered by pinkdude 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
TURN the TV off,
as it wastes electric and costs you money.
2007-02-10 01:46:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Turning it off is abetter option.
2007-02-10 01:49:16 · answer #7 · answered by Rajesh Lalwani 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
take it out off the plug
2007-02-10 04:39:57 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋