How do I know if my TV antenna needs repair?

<div>Before your TV antenna stops working, there are a few ways to tell it’s starting to break. Some common signs that your antenna needs repair include:<ul><li>A repetitive “no signal” issue</li><li>A redundant “searching” issue</li><li>Increased signal issues during a cloudy or rainy day</li><li>A sudden drop in signal strength, regardless of the weather</li></ul>If you’re experiencing these problems, you’ll want to ensure that your cables are still in good shape and have not deteriorated. In addition, check to make sure that your cables are firmly in place at the wall outlet. Finally, check the position of your antenna to ensure there are no obstructions in its path. If you’ve checked your antenna thoroughly and are still having these problems, a repair is most likely needed by an antenna technician. </div>

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Reviewed in May 2024
Excellent prompt service, professional very courteous. would highly recommend. A very pleased customer! Thanks to Telecom Global LLC
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Reviewed in January 2021
Tony Rodriguez installed a whole house TV antenna today at my home. I used Google and Angie’s List/Home Advisor to search for the best company for my installation. Velocity Communications kept popping up. Tony made sure all 4 TVs were working properly before leaving. The price was very...
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Reviewed in March 2016
We had recently moved into this house and I was trying to figure out how to run my surround sound system. I called Mimi's for assistance. Because of the odd vaulted ceilings, they stated that it would make more sense to go to a sound bar, which I did. I also wanted speakers outside on the deck,...
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Reviewed in April 2013
They arrived the following week and installed the antenna. They were courteous and respectful and did a great job, trying to minimize my inconvenience (they had to keep going in and out to adjust the signal). We liked it so much that we had them install an antenna for my mother at her house! ...
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Reviewed in May 2014
We decided we had enough with cable TV. I purchased an antenna and after a short time of watching it decided it was time to permanently have it hooked up in the attic. I contacted Ernesto and told him what I was wanting and we set up an appointment. On the morning of he called me a couple...
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Reviewed in July 2014
very nice, very professional. ran into a couple of challenges having to do with the house's wiring. They just took care of it.
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Reviewed in November 2013
. The job went very well and they also hooked up my DVD player in a different location. Removed some incorrect wiring that was installed the last group left. Cleaned up the outside of extra wiring. They also told me what to return to the cable company so I would not be billed for that was not...
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Reviewed in April 2013
The week prior to installation, I spoke to the local owner, Michael, and he explained the process of installing an antenna and the types of antennas available. We set up a time for the installers to stop by the next week. James and Mark arrived at my house, and immediately began to size up...
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Reviewed in November 2014
I talked with the owner Michael and he explained the process. I scheduled an evaluation/installation with Paul and he arrived promptly at the appointment time. Installation and reprogramming took about two hours, using my existing wiring from an old dish antenna. I did need some adjustments...
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Reviewed in July 2015
This is an on-time and conscientious audio/video specialist, who did a great job for us. We moved a panasonic and a 70" Sony wall-mounted TVs from a 2-story house to a 1-story house. He came out and carefully deinstalled the 2 TVs. Instead of trying to handle TVs by himself, I like that he...
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If your TV antenna is good quality and was installed by a professional, you can expect it to last between 10 and 20 years without needing repair or replacement. This can vary based on your geographic location, weather conditions, and antenna location.

TV antennas should be replaced if it’s been bent or physically damaged. It is possible that these can still be repaired. However, the repair won’t be as superior as a repair on a non-damaged antenna. Since repairing an antenna is typically less expensive than replacing it by at least $100, it’s worth trying to save your existing one if possible.

Before investing in a TV antenna repair, there are a few steps you can take to help boost your signal quality. Removing obstacles like tree branches can help improve your signal strength. Along the same line, moving an indoor antenna away from obstacles can also help. These should be near a window, as high as possible. If these steps don’t work, speak with a TV antenna technician about a signal amplifier to help boost your signal even further.

The cost to repair your TV antenna is around $200 for the average homeowner. However, charges could be as low as $60 or as high as $450. Factors such as multidirectional or unidirectional, indoor or outdoor, and amplified or non-amplified all play an essential role in determining the cost of your repair. For example, outdoor antennas cost more on average to repair than indoor ones, much like amplified antennas cost more to repair than unamplified ones.

Before your TV antenna stops working, there are a few ways to tell it’s starting to break. Some common signs that your antenna needs repair include:

A repetitive “no signal” issue
A redundant “searching” issue
Increased signal issues during a cloudy or rainy day
A sudden drop in signal strength, regardless of the weather

If you’re experiencing these problems, you’ll want to ensure that your cables are still in good shape and have not deteriorated. In addition, check to make sure that your cables are firmly in place at the wall outlet. Finally, check the position of your antenna to ensure there are no obstructions in its path. If you’ve checked your antenna thoroughly and are still having these problems, a repair is most likely needed by an antenna technician.

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