I have a SONY KD-30XS955 that I purchased in June of 2005. About two weeks ago I started to experience problems getting the TV to "light" or completely power on. In the past when I experienced this problem, I would simply unplug the set for about a minute, plug it in again and the set would power up completely. Problem solved. Recently, however, I found that this remedy no longer works. After I turn the power on, following the initial "click" of the power being engaged, there is a secondary click, followed by the "Stand By / Timer" red light on the front blink 7 times rapidly in succession and then repeating. Since the problem first occurred, I have been in touch with SONY customer care as well as their parts and accessories department. The most helpful of their techs seemed 90% sure that either the Thermistor or Capacitor (or both) needed replacing. However, since that day the TV has worked intermittently with no problems. Some days it would work fine and light while others it would not light at all. I'm aware that the 7 blinks denotes a High Voltage Shutdown. I live in a high rise in NYC, where for the past two weeks the weather has been extremely hot and humid. So much so that there have been rumors of Con Edison using brown outs to protect the power grid from overload. So I guess my first question would be is it possible that the TV is unable to draw enough voltage to light or power on since it has worked several times since I first encountered the problem two weeks back? Because a service call is $100 just to show up and diagnos the problem, I am reluctant to place one if this indeed might be the case. However, I have been very happy with the TV thus far and would be willing to have it repaired should the total cost be reasonable and it is indeed worth saving. A few people have suggested to me getting a power booster or even a special power strip which would regulate the voltage. Are these indeed options or is a service call the best remedy in this case? Any help, suggestions or advice you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time, insight and expertise...