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 2013
Dan Trimboli stopped out several times to help me with my reception problems. After mapping the angle and distance to all the major channels, he decided that just re-orienting the existing antenna stood a chance of solving the problem. So first we tried that; Dan didn't charge me anything except...
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Reviewed in July 2008
Kemmer TV was recommended by a Milwaukee area television engineer. Larry returned my phone call, gave all cost details over the phone and appeared exactly on time. The work was completed efficiently despite a very hot day in the attic. Larry showed me features on my HD set that I did not know...
KEMMER TV-ANTENNAS INC
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Reviewed in October 2012
Found Pro Antenna Service on Angies List. Ed provided the" total package" for my application. He recommended which new antenna to use (saving me the research), installed it, removed the old one, and completed all the connections. He is very experienced doing this, and has it down to a...
PRO ANTENNA SERVICE
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Reviewed in June 2015
Job complicated by shortcuts and poor equipment used by previous cable company. Problems solved, equipment replaced. High definition TV reception and channel selection is amazing.
Sight & Sound Solutions
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Reviewed in February 2015
Larry is great. He installed the tv antenna himself. I get all the major tv channels and several pbs stations -- about 30 channels total with no static. Good-bye to tele-cable. I have referred many friends to him.
KEMMER TV-ANTENNAS INC
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Reviewed in February 2012
Very prompt and arrived right on schedule. Was a little concerned when Ed, the owner arrived alone at my door, as he seemed a little old to be doing this kind of work by himself, but he had absolutely no problems with handling all that the job entailed. Explained everything he was doing, and in...
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Reviewed in November 2008
I was so impressed with this companies customer service. He stayed until the picture was perfect. He explained very thoroughly how to use the new system. He quoted me a charge up to $400 but he had to stay extra long (3 hours) and the billing would have been higher but he still charged me the...
KEMMER TV-ANTENNAS INC
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Reviewed in May 2009
The person arrived promptly, and was friendly, helpful and had a nice sense of humor. He advised us on where to put the antenna and how it would be hooked up. He installed it quickly and effectively. After it was installed, we checked the TV and he made minor adjustments to the antenna...
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Reviewed in January 2012
I was unwilling to pay so much for cable and not use it. Rabbit ears didn't work, so I decided to get a roof antenna. Pro Antenna did a wonderful job. Ed Frawley, the owner, is kind of eccentirc and looks awfully old, but he had no problem scaling the ladder to the peak of my two story...
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Reviewed in September 2007
He tailored his services to my needs. I called him again and he came out and installed a UHF antenna. He did a very good job and I am quite happy with it.
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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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