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 2009
I needed a TV satellite removed from my roof. I called and talked to the owner, who was extremely courteous and professional. It was a very small job and another roofer told me it wasn't worth his time. American Craftsman sent out a guy the next day who removed the satellite and patched the...
American Craftsmen of NC
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Reviewed in April 2010
I met with Rodney Turner on Wednesday. He arrived on time and gave me the best estimate. I had several other estimates that were as much as $3,000 higher for the same work. Mr. Turner's estimate was for a 30 yr roof and the other, higher priced estimates were only for 25 yr roofs. His company...
American Craftsmen of NC
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Reviewed in September 2019
Very well. He was prompt. He was finished in about 1.5 hours, and the work was quality. I'm pleased with the results.
ATKINS WIRING
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Reviewed in April 2011
Provided an estimate and completed all work on the same day I called. Was very pleased with how everything turned out.
ATKINS WIRING
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Reviewed in February 2017
Chris was very professional and helped me decide whether to put the TV antenna in the attic or on the roof. Due to the accessibility of our cable lines, we opted to put it on the roof. He also ran a new cable line from the roof to the tv. I have a fairly complicated set up with a main TiVo box...
CYBER DISH INC
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Reviewed in December 2010
I was very pleased with the installation. He had a morning appointment run long and so was a bit late arriving, but he called before the time and made sure I knew he was running about 30 minutes late. When he arrived we discussed what I wanted to get out of the antenna, including which channels...
A1 Installer
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Reviewed in January 2013
Robert came on time and installed the antenna. Very knowledgeable and very professional. Works like a charm
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Reviewed in July 2015
Chris of Cyber Dish, Inc was very responsive to questions I had about a possible antenna installation. He was able to install the antenna into my attic, run the cables to my crawl space and connect to some wires I had previously run. From start to finish, this project took less than 24 hours!! ...
CYBER DISH INC
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Reviewed in January 2017
Excellent. Robert was very responsive with answering questions over email. Polite office staff when calling to schedule. Robert was professional, on time, up front and reasonably priced.
A1 Installer
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Reviewed in June 2014
Robert was a joy to work with. When he came out for the estimate, I explained I must run it past my HOA, and he provided me with photos and his recommended placement options. Once I had the approval, I had to wait longer than I wanted, but only because he is so popular and does all the work...
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Tv antenna equipment services FAQs

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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