Change the Settings to Save Money!

Just by changing the picture settings of your TV you can reduce your energy bill and save money.  Most LCD TVs shipped are factory set with same high brightness and contrast levels to make them jump out at you when viewing them at the electronics store. However, you can still set your LCD TV to optimal image settings while saving money in the process.

Set your TV’s mode to one called Standard, Cinema, or Movie. Avoid modes named Dynamic orVivid. Turn the brightness and contrast down to an acceptable level for the room it is in. For example Sony brand LCD TVs have a Power Saving setting you can set to OFF, Low, High, and Picture OFF.  So set it to High. It also has a Power Management setting to have the LCD TV save energy when there is no signal is detected saving substantial energy lost to vampire power.

When buying a new HDTV, be sure to look for a green energy LCD TV. The new Energy Star 3.0 ratings standard requires less than 1 watt of power usage when the TV is off and has a algorithm for maximum energy use based on screen size. Look for this mark on any TV or for that matter most electronic devices when you make a purchase.