Satellite television offers a number of benefits over cable TV, but that doesn’t mean that households that have satellite TV don’t ever deal with service interruption. There are a variety of reasons that a satellite TV may not be getting perfect reception, including issues with Satelite Cabling in Spokane WA.
Before having that cabling replaced, it’s a good idea to do some troubleshooting, though. Read on to find out how.
Step One
The first step is to turn the household’s television and satellite receiver on and make sure the TV input is set correctly. If there is no picture at all, check the cabling connections between the television and the receiver.
If they are all connected properly and none of them are loose, the receiver is likely bad and should be replaced. If, on the other hand, a warning appears saying that the television isn’t receiving signal, the receiver itself is fine. If this is the case, continue on to the next step.
Step Two
If the loss of signal is a recent issue, it’s worth heading outside to take a look at the sky. Heavy thunderstorms can cause temporary signal losses even when it isn’t actively raining. Wait until any storms pass before continuing to troubleshoot the connection.
Step Three
If no storms are in the forecast, check the satellite dish itself. If it has been knocked out of place by falling objects or heavy wind it can likely be realigned but, if it’s broken or bent, the dish will likely need to be replaced. If, on the other hand, the dish itself looks fine, readers can move on to the next step.
Step Four
If none of the steps listed above have solved the problem, it’s time to check the satelite cabling in Spokane WA itself. If there are any bent or broken conductors, those issues could interfere with the satellite signal. Similarly, if any of the cabling has been cut, broken, or crushed, it will need to be replaced.
Step Five
The best solution to damaged satellite cabling is to call an electrician to have it replaced immediately. Check out VPC Electric online to learn more about one local company that can help today.
