{"id":2955,"date":"2021-08-10T10:32:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-10T10:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecocostsavings.com\/?p=2955"},"modified":"2024-02-11T19:20:33","modified_gmt":"2024-02-11T19:20:33","slug":"cost-to-run-a-tv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecocostsavings.com\/cost-to-run-a-tv\/","title":{"rendered":"Cost To Run A TV Revealed [8 Cost Saving Tips + Calculator]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading subtitle has-text-color\" style=\"color:#555555\">How much does a TV cost to run in 2024? Find out below. And keep your TV running costs low with the 8 cost saving tips. Plus, use the calculator to see your own specific TV electricity costs.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background\" style=\"background-color:#0f6b6b;color:#0f6b6b\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Following on from the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecocostsavings.com\/tv-electricity-usage\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4952\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TV Electricity Usage<\/a><\/strong> study, updated for 2024, (with dedicated <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecocostsavings.com\/tv-wattage\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2914\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TV Wattage<\/a><\/strong> &amp; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecocostsavings.com\/tv-amps\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4826\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TV Amps<\/a><\/strong> articles) which analysed the power consumption of over 107 of the best and most efficient TVs on the market, <strong>let\u2019s take a look at TV running costs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spoilers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The average cost to run a TV is <strong>$1.34 per month<\/strong> ($16.04 annually).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Per hour, modern TVs cost between <strong>$0.0015<\/strong> and <strong>$0.0176<\/strong> to run, with the average costing <strong>$0.0088<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Running a TV 24\/7 in <strong>Standby mode costs between $0.66 and $3.94 per year<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The running costs for specific TV sizes and resolutions are listed below<\/strong>, along with 8 easy ways to reduce your running costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1 uagb-toc__collapse uagb-block-9286b22b     \"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTable Of Contents\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M192 384c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L192 306.8l137.4-137.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-160 160C208.4 380.9 200.2 384 192 384z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#cost-to-run-a-tv\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Cost to run a TV<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#cost-to-run-a-tv-per-hour\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Cost to run a TV per hour<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#cost-of-leaving-a-tv-on-all-day\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Cost of leaving a TV on all day<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#cost-to-run-a-tv-on-standby\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Cost to run a TV on Standby<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#how-much-does-a-tv-cost-to-run-by-screen-size\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">How much does a TV cost to run by screen size?<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#how-much-does-a-tv-cost-to-run-by-screen-resolution\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">How much does a TV cost to run by screen resolution?<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#cost-to-run-the-most-energy-efficient-tvs\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Cost to run the most energy efficient TVs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#are-tvs-expensive-to-run\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Are TVs expensive to run?<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#tv-running-cost-calculator\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">TV running cost calculator<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#reduce-your-tv-running-costs-8-easy-tips\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Reduce your TV running costs &#8211; 8 easy tips<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#final-thoughts\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Final thoughts<\/a><\/ul><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"860\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/ecocostsavings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cost-to-run-a-tv.jpg\" alt=\"Cost to run a TV image with TV and dollars\" class=\"wp-image-2956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecocostsavings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cost-to-run-a-tv.jpg 860w, https:\/\/ecocostsavings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cost-to-run-a-tv-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ecocostsavings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cost-to-run-a-tv-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cost to run a TV<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On average, in the US, it costs $1.34 per month ($16.04 annually) to run a TV. Per day, assuming the device is in On mode only, it costs 21 cents to run a TV (0.0088 cents per hour).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is based on the average unit rate of electricity in the US (i.e. 15 cents, according to eia.gov).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to identifying the average TV power consumption, the study of 107 of the best modern TVs reveals the lowest, highest and most common <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocostsavings.com\/tv-wattage\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2914\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>TV wattage<\/strong><\/a>. Taking these results along with the average cost of electricity in the US, the table below shows how the average cost to run a TV compares with the cost to run TVs with the lowest, highest and most common wattage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>TV wattage category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cost per hour<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cost per day<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cost per month<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cost per year<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Average<\/strong><\/td><td>$0.0088<\/td><td>$0.21<\/td><td>$1.34<\/td><td>$16.04<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Most common<\/strong><\/td><td>$0.0176<\/td><td>$0.42<\/td><td>$2.58<\/td><td>$30.90<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Highest<\/strong><\/td><td>$0.0176<\/td><td>$0.42<\/td><td>$2.65<\/td><td>$31.80<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Lowest<\/strong><\/td><td>$0.0015<\/td><td>$0.04<\/td><td>$0.25<\/td><td>$2.94<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The average cost to run a TV is considerably lower (nearly half) than the TVs with the highest and most common wattage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Annually, it costs over 4 times more to run a TV with an average wattage compared to the TV with the lowest recorded wattage (i.e. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sceptre-Clear-Brushed-Black-E185BV-SSC\/dp\/B07Q3T22CX?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=ecocostsavi01-20&amp;linkId=ef8a60453d9e4cd8c840965bd092d596&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sceptre &#8211; E18<\/a><\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost to run a TV depends on many factors including the wattage, price you pay per unit (i.e. kWh) of electricity, TV size, resolution, settings, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The level of usage is another key factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Annual and monthly usage is assumed to be 5 hours in On mode (daily), and 19 hours (daily) in either standby-active, low mode (standby while connected to a network, if this is available) or standby-passive mode. Energy Star and manufacturers typically make this assumption in their power consumption reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For hourly and daily usage I assume usage will be in On mode continuously (so I\u2019m disregarding Standby mode for these shorter periods of time).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cost to run a TV per hour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Modern TVs cost between $0.0015 and $0.0176 to run per hour, with the average and most common costing $0.0088 and $0.0176 respectively.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Financially, the difference between the lower and higher end of the hourly running costs is not substantial, at just over 1.6 cents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, relatively speaking, the difference is substantial &#8211; it costs over 1,000% more to run a high wattage TV compared to energy efficient models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TV size has a considerable impact on the cost to run a TV per hour &#8211; continue reading to see the hourly running cost by TV size. But first, let\u2019s briefly take a look at the cost of leaving a TV on all day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cost of leaving a TV on all day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Leaving a TV on for a full day costs between 4 cents and 42 cents in electricity, with the average being 21 cents.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Financially, the cost difference may not appear substantial, but the difference in expense adds up considerably over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leaving a TV in On mode uses a lot more electricity compared to Standby mode. So, let\u2019s quickly take a look at costs in Standby mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cost to run a TV on Standby<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ecocostsavings.com\/tv-wattage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2914\">This study<\/a> shows that modern TVs consume between 0.5W to 3W in Standby mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Running a TV 24\/7 in Standby mode costs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Between $0.000075 and $0.00045 per hour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Between $0.0018 and $0.0108 per day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Between $0.06 and $0.33 per month (31 days).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Between $0.66 and $3.94 per year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much does a TV cost to run by screen size?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned, TV size impacts the amount of electricity a TV consumes and, therefore, its running costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The table below lists the average running costs (assuming 15c per kWh) for different TV sizes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>TV size<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cost per hour<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cost per day \/ 24hrs<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cost per month<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cost per year<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>19 inch TV<\/strong><\/td><td>$0.0025<\/td><td>$0.06<\/td><td>$0.41<\/td><td>$4.86<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>24 inch TV<\/strong><\/td><td>$0.0030<\/td><td>$0.07<\/td><td>$0.48<\/td><td>$5.71<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>32 inch TV<\/strong><\/td><td>$0.0042<\/td><td>$0.10<\/td><td>$0.67<\/td><td>$8.07<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>40 inch TV<\/strong><\/td><td>$0.0051<\/td><td>$0.12<\/td><td>$0.81<\/td><td>$9.69<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>43 inch TV<\/strong><\/td><td>$0.0072<\/td><td>$0.17<\/td><td>$1.04<\/td><td>$12.44<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>50 inch TV<\/strong><\/td><td>$0.0106<\/td><td>$0.25<\/td><td>$1.64<\/td><td>$19.64<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>55 inch TV<\/strong><\/td><td>$0.0115<\/td><td>$0.28<\/td><td>$1.76<\/td><td>$21.13<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>65 inch TV<\/strong><\/td><td>$0.0142<\/td><td>$0.34<\/td><td>$2.12<\/td><td>$25.42<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>70 inch TV<\/strong><\/td><td>$0.0164<\/td><td>$0.39<\/td><td>$2.56<\/td><td>$30.75<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>75 inch TV<\/strong><\/td><td>$0.0172<\/td><td>$0.41<\/td><td>$2.54<\/td><td>$30.50<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The average cost to run a TV varies with size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>19 inch TVs cost $4.86 per year to run, while at $30.50, 75 inch TVs cost over 500% more to run annually.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, on average, it\u2019s cheaper to run a 75 inch TV compared to a 70 inch TV (the reason for this is explained <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocostsavings.com\/tv-wattage\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2914\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>). However, generally speaking, the larger the TV the more expensive it is to run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another factor that impacts the cost to run a TV is screen resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much does a TV cost to run by screen resolution?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The table below shows how much it costs, on average, to run modern TVs based on screen resolution.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>TV resolution<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cost per hour<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cost per day \/ 24hrs<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cost per month<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cost per year<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>720p<\/strong><\/td><td>$0.0038<\/td><td>$0.09<\/td><td>$0.54<\/td><td>$6.50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1080p (Full HD)<\/strong><\/td><td>$0.0050<\/td><td>$0.12<\/td><td>$0.80<\/td><td>$9.57<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2160p (4K)<\/strong><\/td><td>$0.0120<\/td><td>$0.29<\/td><td>$1.89<\/td><td>$22.73<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As expected, the lower the resolution the lower the running costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It costs over twice as much to run a 4K TV compared to a Full HD TV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Per year, on average, it costs $6.50 to run a 720p TV, $9.57 to run a Full HD TV and $22.73 to run a 4K TV.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we know the average running costs by resolution and size, let\u2019s look at how much it costs to run the most energy efficient TVs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cost to run the most energy efficient TVs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The table below lists the <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocostsavings.com\/tv-wattage\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2914\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>most energy efficient TVs<\/strong><\/a> by size based on a study of 107 of the most energy efficient TVs on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table too-close\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>TV Size<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Lowest wattage TV<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cost per hour<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cost per day \/ 24hrs<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cost per month<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cost per year<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17 inch TV<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sceptre-Clear-Brushed-Black-E185BV-SSC\/dp\/B07Q3T22CX?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=ecocostsavi01-20&amp;linkId=ef8a60453d9e4cd8c840965bd092d596&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sceptre &#8211; E18<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>$0.0015<\/td><td>$0.04<\/td><td>$0.25<\/td><td>$2.94<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>19 inch TV<\/td><td><strong>RCA &#8211; RT1971-AC<\/strong><\/td><td>$0.0023<\/td><td>$0.05<\/td><td>$0.36<\/td><td>$4.32<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>24 inch TV<\/td><td><strong>VIZIO &#8211; D24hn-G9<\/strong><\/td><td>$0.0026<\/td><td>$0.06<\/td><td>$0.45<\/td><td>$5.34<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>32 inch TV<\/td><td><strong>MI &#8211; L32M5-5ARU<\/strong><\/td><td>$0.0029<\/td><td>$0.07<\/td><td>$0.36<\/td><td>$4.35<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>40 inch TV<\/td><td><strong>IMPECCA &#8211; TL4000F<\/strong><\/td><td>$0.0047<\/td><td>$0.11<\/td><td>$0.74<\/td><td>$8.82<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>43 inch TV<\/td><td><strong>Sansui &#8211; S43P28FN<\/strong><\/td><td>$0.0051<\/td><td>$0.12<\/td><td>$0.83<\/td><td>$9.90<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>50 inch TV<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sceptre-Class-FHD-1080P-X505BV-FSR\/dp\/B078HQYH3Y?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=ecocostsavi01-20&amp;linkId=66298a7a8745250fdb3ff30ce1d84c8d&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SCEPTRE &#8211; H50<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>$0.0072<\/td><td>$0.17<\/td><td>$1.11<\/td><td>$13.32<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>55 inch TV<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energystar.gov\/productfinder\/product\/certified-televisions\/details\/2339035\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtech.am\/Xiaomi-Mi-TV-4S-55-L55M5-5ARU\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><strong>MI &#8211; L55M5-5ARU<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td>$0.0094<\/td><td>$0.23<\/td><td>$1.15<\/td><td>$13.80<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>65 inch TV<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/65In-Led-Public-Disp-Mntr\/dp\/B07MZCKZPW?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=ecocostsavi01-20&amp;linkId=29c9178bd14fde664d674b162617c931&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NEC &#8211; E657Q<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>$0.0108<\/td><td>$0.26<\/td><td>$1.76<\/td><td>$21.17<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>70 inch TV<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energystar.gov\/productfinder\/product\/certified-televisions\/details\/2369318\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usa.philips.com\/p-p\/70BFL2114_27\/professional-tv\/overview\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">PHILIPS &#8211; 70BFL2114\/27<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td>$0.0164<\/td><td>$0.39<\/td><td>$2.56<\/td><td>$30.75<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>75 inch TV<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/VIZIO-Class-HDR-Smart-E75-F1\/dp\/B07DC47QRZ?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=ecocostsavi01-20&amp;linkId=2f4079ef2c42eb548f3437309a874fb7&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">VIZIO &#8211; E75-F1<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>$0.0131<\/td><td>$0.31<\/td><td>$2.07<\/td><td>$24.86<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, energy efficient TVs can reduce your carbon footprint and electricity bills substantially, particularly if you\u2019re running an older TV (especially CRT or Plasma TVs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But are TVs actually expensive to run? Let\u2019s take a look at how the costs compare with other household appliances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are TVs expensive to run?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Despite TVs costing less than 1 cent per hour to run on average, TVs can be expensive to run over time due to their level of usage.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many variables come into play when considering if TVs are expensive to run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TV wattage, size, resolution, settings (e.g. brightness), level of usage, your unit rate, etc. all impact the cost of running a TV. 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conditions &#8211; the actual draw will be slightly lower), average price per kWh in the US and standard usage figures for reporting annual estimated TV power consumption (i.e. 5 hours in On mode and 19 hrs in Standby mode).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve covered running costs, let\u2019s look at how they can be reduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reduce your TV running costs &#8211; 8 easy tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Lower your screen resolution. <\/strong>As mentioned, the lower your resolution the lower your power consumption. If you have the option, consider reducing the resolution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reduce brightness. <\/strong>A higher brightness setting consumes more electricity. If it\u2019s comfortable for you, try reducing the brightness of your TV to reduce your running costs. Many TVs have automatic brightness controls which can help.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local dimming. <\/strong>Many modern TVs are also equipped with a local dimming feature. This feature can help reduce the power consumed by your TV, while also improving picture quality. It\u2019s worthwhile checking to see if your TV has this feature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Energy Star preset. <\/strong>This is another option to look into. Check to see if your TV has the Energy Star preset &#8211; if it\u2019s available, you should find it where you can select viewing presets such as Cinematic Mode, Sports Mode, etc. The Energy Star preset is a quick way to help ensure your TV is set up for energy efficient viewing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consider upgrading to a more efficient model. <\/strong>When shopping around, look out for Energy Star certified TVs to ensure you\u2019re purchasing an energy efficient model. All of the most energy efficient TVs listed above are Energy Star certified.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unplug. <\/strong>Even energy efficient TVs can use power in Standby mode so be sure to unplug your TV when it\u2019s not in use. Consider using a <strong>smart plug<\/strong> (<strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0178IC5ZY?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=ecocostsavi01-20&amp;linkId=d4f4b665c3594fc46ac575e4233653be&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">I use this one<\/a><\/span><\/strong>), to help you automate and remotely power off your devices fully.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use your TV less. <\/strong>This is an obvious one but it\u2019s the most effective. The less you use your TV the lower your electricity bills will be.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Switch energy provider.<\/strong> This one doesn\u2019t require you to change your usage behavior and can be very effective. Consider shopping around for a new energy provider as they usually offer reduced prices to new customers. This should reduce the cost of running all of your appliances, not just your TV. 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Find out, here, from the most cited TV electricity usage study. Results are based on actual TV energy usage tests, not simply TV power ratings.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ecocostsavings.com\/tv-electricity-usage\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#0f6b6b;color:#0f6b6b\"\/>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-4878 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-solar category-diy category-recommended tag-tv\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecocostsavings.com\/solar-powered-tv-steps\/\" target=\"_self\">Turn Any TV Into A Solar Powered TV: Easy 5 Step Solution<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecocostsavings.com\/solar-powered-tv-steps\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"860\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/ecocostsavings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/solar-powered-tv.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Turn Any TV Into A Solar Powered TV: Easy 5 Step Solution\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecocostsavings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/solar-powered-tv.jpg 860w, https:\/\/ecocostsavings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/solar-powered-tv-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ecocostsavings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/solar-powered-tv-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">You don\u2019t need to be an electrician or pay any labor costs to start your energy independence journey. Safely transform any TV into a solar powered TV with these 5 easy steps.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ecocostsavings.com\/solar-powered-tv-steps\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#0f6b6b;color:#0f6b6b\"\/>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-4826 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-power-consumption-research category-energy-saving-tips tag-tv\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecocostsavings.com\/tv-amps\/\" target=\"_self\">How Many Amps Does A TV Use? [107+ Tested, Incl. Standby Amps]<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecocostsavings.com\/tv-amps\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"860\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/ecocostsavings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/tv-amps.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"How Many Amps Does A TV Use? [107+ Tested, Incl. 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Plus, see how you can reduce your TV\u2019s amp draw.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ecocostsavings.com\/tv-amps\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#0f6b6b;color:#0f6b6b\"\/>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How much does a TV cost to run? Find out here. And keep your TV running costs low with these 8 cost saving tips. 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