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 June 2023
A one stop shop for all your electrical needs! Home rewired, updated fuse box, installed ceiling speakers, outdoor outlets, outdoor speakers, ceiling lights, recessed lights, and smoke detectors.
Xtreme Cable & Electric
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Reviewed in July 2007
I thought he was a really hard worker. He spent many hours taking his time and doing the project right. The reception is excellent. He ran the wires in every room I needed them. I felt he really paid attention to detail.
Mr. Handyman Serving Beverly Hills & Hollywood
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Reviewed in October 2011
We had an integrated media system in our last house. When we moved we wanted the same system. The Media Wiring Solutions (MWS) owner, Sharif Jackson, after understanding our usage patterns, talked us out of copying our old system and suggested installing the Sonos system. WOW!! What a good...
Media Wiring Solutions
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Reviewed in June 2014
David has been helping us with home entertainment and computer issues for awhile now. He is always very quick to respond, and does a very thorough and efficient job for us. When I call, I give him my list of technology issues in layman's terms, and he comes to our house and solves them all. He...
dB Audio
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Reviewed in November 2012
The service was excellent. Jonathan was very professional. He spent a lot of time with me explaining the changes he made to both systems. When he left, I felt very confident that I could deal with any future problems that might arise.
AVS Logic
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Reviewed in January 2013
Larry is a very friendly guy who showed up promptly and did quality work on my TV antenna installation. Took about two hours including waiting for my TiVo to register the new channels. His rates were a bit on the pricey side (including $40 extra for about 25' of coaxial cable -- buy yours...
THE TV MAN
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Reviewed in December 2006
Ted and his assistant arrived promptly the same morning that I called them and did the work described above in an efficient and professional manner. Although when they came out, they didn't know if this would be a repair or replacement job. They had a new antenna on their truck and were able to...
TED'S MASTER ANTENNA
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Reviewed in June 2006
He was a pleasure to work with and everything about the work was excellent. He gave me a reasonable estimate and stuck to it. He was very nice and explained how to change from cable to Hi Def when it comes along. He went above and beyond. He and his assistant worked smoothly and quickly.
A PLUS TV SALES AND SERVICE
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Reviewed in August 2004
DICK SUNDOOK IS AN EXTREMELY GOOD REPAIRMAN AND INSTALLER. HE WAS A PLEASURE TO WORK WITH. THE TOTAL PRICE WAS JUST A TAD MORE THAN I EXPECTED (TIME IT TOOK TO INSTALL) BUT I CERTAINLY COULD HAVE NEVER DONE THIS JOB MYSELF! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY.
SKYVIEW ANTENNA SERVICES
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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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