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Kaycee Hill

Never put your TV in these 3 spots — move it now before damage occurs

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Your TV generates heat during normal operation, and it's designed to dissipate that heat through ventilation vents and cooling systems. When placement blocks airflow or adds external heat sources, internal temperatures rise beyond safe levels. Over time, this causes component failure, screen damage, and significantly shorter TV lifespan.

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