With Samsung being one of the leaders when it comes to DLP televisions and projectors, many owners will eventually come to realize it’s time for a new Samsung DLP Replacement Lamp. Because a DLP lamp has a lifespan anywhere from 1,000 to 5,000 hours and the prices on these bulbs can range from $150-$400, finding ways to save money on a replacement bulb is important.
The first thing you can do is to see if your DLP TV or projector is still in warranty and if the warranty covers a DLP replacement lamp. Sometimes people pay for an extended warranty at the time of purchase and then completely forget that they did that. By utilizing the warranty, you can potentially save yourself a couple hundred dollars or more. In this economy, taking advantage of the warranty is important.
If you are out of the warranty period or if the warranty will not cover a new Samsung DLP replacement lamp, you can still save money. The first thing you want to do is avoid purchasing from a B&M (brick and mortar) store such as Best Buy and instead purchase from a reputable online merchant such as one of the merchants at the top of this article. The difference in price between a physical and online store can easily be over a hundred dollars for the exact same genuine Samsung DLP lamp.
Most reputable online merchants will have an easy return policy if there are any problems with your purchase. If purchasing from an auction site such as eBay, be careful that you are not purchasing a cheap imitation which may only last you a few hundred hours or even do damage to your television or projector. If the seller is located from either Hong Kong, China, or Japan, your risk will be the highest as most of these bulbs are mass produced with little regard to quality.
To further save money, skip having a professional install the Samsung DLP replacement lamp for you. Samsung makes it easy to replace a bulb in as little as 5 minutes and almost anyone can do it. The process usually involves unscrewing a couple screws, removing the old lamp, putting in the new lamp, and finally tightening back the screws. See How to Replace a DLP Lamp for complete instructions.
As technology improves, the cost of Samsung DLP replacement lamps will continue to go down. When you notice the picture on your tv or projector starts to dim or just doesn’t seem as vivid as in the past, you will know that your DLP replacement bulb will need to be replaced soon. Hopefully this article will help you to save money when that time comes.