Relocating Your TV Antenna For Solar Panels
Getting solar panels is a great way to save on electricity bills and reduce your carbon footprint, but it can also cause a bit of a headache for your TV reception. If you’re having solar panels installed on your roof in Perth, you may need to relocate your TV antenna.
Why Do I Need to Move My TV Antenna?
The first issue isn’t with the solar panels themselves, but rather the space they occupy on your roof. Solar panels are most efficient when they are placed in a location with maximum sunlight, which is typically the northern side of a roof in Australia. This is often the same optimal location for your TV antenna. If the antenna is in the way, it must be moved.
The second issue is the electromagnetic frequencies created by inverters used in solar panel systems. These frequencies can interfere with the TV signal so need to be understood and dealt with if necessary. Other electrical appliances like electric gates and LED lighting can also produce frequencies that affect your TV reception.
Finding the best new location for your antenna, and taking care of unwanted frequencies from the solar inverter definitely needs professional attention. Getting this right will mean no lost channels, signal dropout, or frustrating pixelisation and screen freezing.
The Problem With Solar Contractors Moving Your Antenna
Some solar panel installers might offer to move your TV antenna as part of their service. While this might seem convenient, it’s often a bad idea.
Solar installers are experts in solar, not TV antennas. They more than likely won’t have the proper knowledge, experience or proper tools to ensure your antenna is repositioned correctly and is receiving a strong signal.
Without this, your TV reception could be worse than before, and you’ll end up calling a professional anyway. All of the above goes for DIY installation attempts as well.
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Professional TV Antenna Technicians
A professional TV antenna technician has the right equipment and knowledge to:
- Assess the Signal: They can test the signal strength in various locations on your roof to find the perfect new spot for your antenna.
- Prevent Signal Loss: They understand how to properly extend and secure the cabling, ensuring there’s no signal degradation.
- Ensure a Secure Installation: A secure, well-mounted antenna is crucial for long-term performance, especially with Perth’s varying weather.
The Pro TV Perth Solution
At Pro TV Perth, we can relocate your antenna and ensure your solar installation goes smoothly without delaying the job.
Our process is simple and effective:
- On-Site Assessment: We’ll visit your home to assess your current TV reception and the layout of your roof.
- Strategic Relocation: Using professional signal meters, we’ll find the new best location for your antenna, away from where the solar panels will be, and any potential TV signal obstructions. It’s also important to relocate the TV antenna where it doesn’t cast any shadows over the solar panels, which would negatively affect their performance. And if you have low pitched tiled roof, we need to ensure the splitter is accessible. This is often a challenge as traditionally moving some tiles is good for access until the panels get installed, blocking of large sections of the roof. Don’t worry though, we’ve dealt with these points many times before.
- Secure Installation: We’ll carefully remove your existing antenna and re-install it in its new spot, using high-quality components and cabling. Older type antennas should definitely be replaced with a new digital antenna for maximum performance, and to save you money in the long run.
- Final Testing: We won’t leave until we’ve tested your TV reception on all channels to ensure you have a crystal-clear picture.
Don’t risk your TV reception by letting an unqualified person handle your antenna. For a professional, reliable, and hassle-free antenna relocation service in Perth, contact Pro TV Perth. See TV antenna pricing. We’ll make sure your switch to solar is a bright move in every way.