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 November 2023
Very pleased with the service, but final cost was substantially higher than the estimate. I had a TV antenna assembly (2 antennas on one pole) and a satellite dish removed from my chimney, along with associated cabling. Team arrived on time and performed the work as described, but the final bill...
C H Tel. & TV Co., Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2012
When you need electronics, you go to Radio Shack. I thought the service was great. I would give my overall experience an A. They were fine. Everything was good.
RADIO SHACK
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Reviewed in April 2014
They arrived promptly. They sized up the situation well. I was pleased with them. Couple of things they could improve, but they were good. I would use them again in the future.
Action Antenna Earth Satellite
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Reviewed in October 2012
Don (of Harbor Lights) called about 9am to report that he was stuck in traffic near Baltimore's Ft. McHenry Tunnel and regretted that he would be late.. He arrived before 10am to begin the process of replacing an antenna that had recently been installed by Sat-Com Technology; Sat-Com's...
Harbor Lights Antenna Inc
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Reviewed in October 2014
I had a really great experience with them before on antenna related products. It is a really excellent company. They take good care of their customers and they helped me get a very good product. They worked with the homeowner's association. They are very customer oriented. They did excellent...
Action Antenna Earth Satellite
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Reviewed in September 2007
Soon after we installed an new TV antenna and rotor a few years ago, it was jarred loosed from its mounts by a blizzard. When I called the installer for a repair, he was no longer doing TV antennas. I gave up until I joined Angie's list. There were no providers on the list for TV antennas, but...
Action Antenna Earth Satellite
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Reviewed in May 2010
I purchased a HDTV for my wife’s office and attempted to install the new antenna in the attic. I called five antenna installation companies as I found it difficult to maneuver within the attic and no antenna outlet existed in the room. The telephone at two companies was disconnected; one...
Harbor Lights Antenna Inc
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Reviewed in December 2012
He talked to us about not doing much residential work any more, but he came anyway. It was a good overall experience. He didn't charge a lot of money either.
Harbor Lights Antenna Inc
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Reviewed in January 2016
Don was very courteous. I provided the equipment so Don provided the labor. He did include a new cable and added two additional bolts to the gable mount which provided additional strength. Thought that was a very good idea. He called prior to coming to confirm the time he would arrive. He...
Harbor Lights Antenna Inc
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Reviewed in March 2011
My antenna blew over in the windstorm last Friday night. I noticed it early Saturday morning. I called Action Antenna around 7:40 on Saturday morning, expecting to leave a message, but Brian answered the phone. After I told him my problem, he said he would try to get a crew out that...
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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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