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 February 2021
Mr. Carrillo had not been contacted by you about my project. He says Angies's List has NEVER contacted him, though he says many customers have the same story as me. You need to communicate with him better. (He has no computer.) Nevertheless, he scheduled me for the next day, arrived on time,...
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Reviewed in June 2011
Frank came in and installed a Channelmaster HD antenna on my roof and then ran all the wiring in the walls for tv, ethernet and phone to a number of rooms in the house. He did a great job! I was surprised when we turned on the tv, I had 80 new digital channels over the air and he aligned this...
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Reviewed in March 2007
Very professional. Corrected everything that needed to be taken care of. My TV looks better now. Very nice and friendly man.
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Reviewed in May 2014
Frank was a very professional contractor, very knowledgeable about his work. Did the job throughly and even when i had problems with Comcast he stuck around and helped me get everything done. We went over the time quoted and he wouldn't let me pay more for his extra time. Very honest. I actually...
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Reviewed in October 2009
Outstanding. Was able to give me total cost over the phone, and although the job was a little bit more work than he expected, he didn't charge me extra. showed up on time, finished on time, and called ahead.
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Reviewed in November 2008
Contact Mr Carillow by phone discuss the project. Came to the home and installed antenna for HD and FM reception to two locations in the home. Nice job of hiding the wires. Professional wall wiring. Provided HD cables for in home connection.
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Reviewed in October 2008
Frank installed DTV antennas for us in two different locations in San Francisco. Both locations had very distinct problems. At the first location, the house was blocked by a hill from seeing San Bruno mountains. But Frank found a solution to still receive the signal from that tower (and of...
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Reviewed in January 2012
Removed satellite dish that was no longer being used. Very professional service, attentive to details and to plugging up holes, etc. so that water would not seep in, also to cosmetics. Very good job overall.
Dick's Antennas
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Reviewed in June 2008
It went very well. Dick showed up as scheduled, talked me out of buying a few things I didn't need (I didn't need a rotor, and I didn't need a new antenna, my antenna from my old house was in good enough shape). He gave me an estimate of $125. We talked some more, and I asked him if while he was...
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Reviewed in October 2007
We had been unable to get all of our TV stations and called Frank to help. He came on time and evaluated the many wires, cables, and connections. He fixed the antenna and solved the problem. We will be requesting additional services from him.
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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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