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 October 2022
Great work - Ulysses removed an old satellite dish from a previous owner and installed the new antenna and tied it into the existing coaxial cabling and set up 3 TV sets in the house. Prompt, friendly, competent and all at a very reasonable cost for the almost 3 hours he was here. Highly...
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Reviewed in October 2020
Very well. Assessed the existing wiring. Came up with a plan. Then executed. Installed a better cable wire and hooked everything up. Did a good job!
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Reviewed in June 2015
I called Ulysses and left a voicemail explaining what I needed to have done and he returned the call right away. He was able to come out the same day and arrived when he said he would. I had already purchased the antenna but he is very knowledgeable and would have been able to help on...
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Reviewed in November 2015
Thankfully, Jeff was very flexible in scheduling, and he and Gary came out a few days after the new cabinets were installed. To be honest, I had no idea how difficult a process it would be to locate studs, cut out drywall and fish a ton of cables through the floor, into the crawlspace and then...
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Reviewed in August 2013
Jeff was friendly and very diligent, first testing reception in our attic, then recommending equipment. After experimenting with a couple of antennas and determining if a rotator was need (it was not), he made the necessary connections using high quality cable and connectors. The installation...
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Reviewed in January 2017
Everything was done promptly and professionally. They were very respectful of our home and our time. We have a shoe free home, although we don't really enforce it with visitors, but they noticed we left our shoes at the door and they did the same. I work from home and they didn't disturb me at...
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Reviewed in September 2015
Arrived on time and installed antenna. A couple of channels didn't have adequate signal strength, setup follow-up appointment to bring another antenna that pulled in all the local channels.
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Reviewed in September 2015
I hate that this review has taken so long to get on here. I contacted Jeff and he and his crew came out and walked through the entire house with me listening to what my end goal was in my home networking and A/V setup. From there, based on the details of each job we prioritized the jobs and...
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Reviewed in November 2016
Same day service was provided. Extremely professional. I could not be happier and will recommend to anyone who needs similar services.
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Reviewed in November 2016
Since I moved here two years ago I have had multiple contractors in my house for a variety of reasons. The gentleman that came out was so professional. He brought his own drop cloths and covered my carpet, he had his own vacuum! He made sure everything was working and even disconnected my prior...
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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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