Have your say & ask the experts!

Do JVC projectors last for more than 18 months before breaking???

2 replies [Last post]
matt-t
matt-t's picture
Offline
Joined: 16 Feb 2013
Posts: 2

I had a home cinema installed a few years ago now and decided to specify a JVC DLA950 projector following a number of favourable reviews. After 18 months of good service the projector stopped working, following communication with the JVC service team, I was advised that the projector had an irreparable fault and I was given a later model DLA X7 which had been refurbished as my model was no longer available. I had to have a new mount as this had changed, and organised this myself.I have had this projector now for about 1 year, and unbelievably this projector has now stopped working. After the JVC service team again I was advised that whilst this is only a year after receipt of the projector that my original machine is out of warranty and therefore I have no recourse for the item to be fixed.I found it very hard to believe that these projectors, which aren't cheap can only be expected to last for a maximum of 12-18 month before breaking down. I have had many televisions over the years and have generally replaced working TVs with new models.Just wondering whether anyone else has had similar problems with JVC as they still get great reviews on this site??

bigboss
bigboss's picture
Online
Joined: 25 Mar 2009
Posts: 9385
RE: Do JVC projectors last for more than 18 months

You're right that the projector should last more than 18 months regardless of warranty period. Sale of Goods Act should protect you.

Check this: http://www.which.co.uk/consumer-rights/regulation/sale-of-goods-act/

__________________

My Home Cinema  Pioneer KRP 500A, Yamaha RX-V1900, MA Radius R225HD LCR, R90HD rears, AW12 sub, Panasonic BD60, PS3, Boxee Box, Sky HD, Boxee Box, Logitech Harmony One, Logitech PS3 Adapter, Sonos ZP90

Bedroom Samsung UE32C6510, PS3 slim white, Apple TV, Sonos S5, Sonos ZP90, Audioengine 2, Oppo OPDV971H

Miscellaneous: Synology DS212J + 2 X WD Red 2TB drives, WD 1TB NAS, Sonos ZoneBridge, BT HH3 as modem & AirPort Extreme router

cloverleaf146
cloverleaf146's picture
Offline
Joined: 24 Nov 2007
Posts: 170
RE: Do

To right they should last longer than 18 months ! Don't forget that your contract is with the retailer you bought it from, not the manfacturer, so take it up with them.

Some people on here may suggest you need to bow and scrape to them, but you don't. Be direct about your expectations, and don't take any rubbish.

__________________

Panasonic VT50B / Pioneer VSX- LX55 / SKY+ HD 2TB / Sony BD370 / Tannoy Arena 5.1 / Dual CS506 / Isotek MIRA / QED Cables