Samsung flat screen TV’s

I bought a 65” 4K Samsung over 5 years ago and have had no problems.  I researched before buying and learned that some versions had screens made in China that were inferior to those made in Korea.  There were 4 digit codes that indicated which screen was used, so I made sure to have the salesman verify the code for me.  I also went on-line and found calibration codes and configured it myself, and it definitely made an improvement.  I don’t have the set plugged into anything other than a high-quality surge protector and so far no problems.

I bought a refurbished Samsung 42” TV back in 2010 and it is still going strong.  Meanwhile, my girlfriend’s son bought a used 70” Sony from a friend and it went out within a year.  We don’t know how old the set was, but he was sure bummed. 

I have heard good good things about LG and Sony, and not such good things about Visio.

I have a 12 year old, 1080p LG and it's as sharp as it ever was. My 3½ year old 4K LG is looking great as well.

I had a Visio 1080p in a spare room, that croaked 1 month after it's one year warranty expired.

Most of my family members had had great luck with LG.

Another vote for Sony, HX920, native panel 200hz, full local dimming, 3D, gorilla glass, monolithic design, elegant, great picture even in SD. 
10 years and counting. Also have a Sony Trinitron, 20+ years that works like new.

I have 2 Panasonic Plasmas that still look great apart from a lack of 4k definition.I have recently purchased an LG and the picture is great.

Interesting to hear about the long-lived Panny Plasmas.  I'd always heard they were twitchy, and mine failed after about three years.
Replaced it with an entry level 65" Samsung, and the picture was pretty awful compared to the plasma.  Upgraded to 4k, and that Samsung has been trouble free for 6 years.
Samsung washer and dryer trouble free for 2 years.
Plan to stay with Samsung when the TV goes:  anyone with experience with the lower end of the 85" range?