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Thomas Allen Pro AV Networking
4.9(
148
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Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Customers say: True professional

"The antenna installer arrived at the agreed upon time. After a short discussion on what my needs were, we decided on a location for the installation of the antenna and the routing of the cable into the room. The work was completed within about 2 hours in a professional manner and all was good."
Tv network phone maintenance
Phone repair
new office location
punch down blocks
No Wires

+24

Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Atomic Telecomm & Electrical Inc.
4.9(
8
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Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joe is hard working, diligent, and honest. I hired him 1) to put up an antenna for local tv service and 2) to fix poor wifi signals. TV was converted from cable rapidly using leftover wires. Saving $ not paying for cable and streaming off wifi. Great signal strength! WiFi was harder. He worked with ATT to determine my new iMac was sucking signals. He installed a more powerful router that solved wifi issues when iMac is off. Now I have to work with Apple to figure out how to manage the computer searching. I would not hesitate to call Joe back again. He is an excellent technician and a fine person. He is pretty busy, so sometimes it takes a few days before he can come out, but he is worth the wait."
Network Switch and Router
Driveway Camera
Backyard Camera's
Front Yard Camera
NW corner of house

+9

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Perfect HDTV
4.2(
72
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Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Final price twice what I believed I had established as the price. Very high marks for Lorenzo who was polite and courteous. We wanted and believed we would get out FM connected to the antenna. I specifically asked is an additional FM element would be needed to do that and was told the TV elements would already cover that. Yes, we have FM channels on the TV but not what we believed we would get. We purchased a TiVo as instructed. I did not understand that hooking it up would be an extra charge. Glad to get on the Majik Jack system and away from AT&T --but again a previously unmentioned service charge--etc-etc--etc. I did not get a written estimate of TOTAL charges in advance so was surprised that my (approx.) $560 phone quote penciled out to be $1013.99--almost twice what I anticipated."
Fireplace mount
Master Bedroom install
Clean flat panel install
Satellite Install
Souuround with flat panel

+17

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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OnTech Smart Services
4.5(
71
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Serving Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Well, they weren't able to install my thermostat through no fault of their own, it wasn't compatible, what I loved about the company was they completely refunded my money no questions asked. I didn't even have to call, they just did it which surprised me. The tech was great, everyone was exceptional and I just hired this company and they are coming today to install smart home services, camera's etc."
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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FAQs for antenna installation and replacement projects in Sacramento, CA

Mounting your TV antenna on the roof or in the attic at the highest possible point provides the best reception. Ensure a clear, unobstructed view toward the broadcast towers. The best view is free from trees, buildings, or walls that could interfere with the signal and potentially damage the antenna.

Your TV antenna should be mounted as high as possible with a clear, unobstructed view toward the broadcast signal source. Elevating the antenna improves the chance of receiving clearer and uninterrupted reception. Obstacles like trees, buildings, and hills can interfere with the signal, so avoid mounting it on the ground or below the roofline. Installing it on the roof or in the attic ensures a direct line to the transmission towers, enhancing both signal strength and picture quality.

To strengthen your antenna signal, start by ensuring your antenna is in an optimal location with a clear view toward the broadcast towers. If you're still experiencing weak signals, consider adding an amplifier for an additional $50 to $200.

Check for nearby obstructions or metallic objects that might interfere with reception, such as appliances or metal fences, and keep the antenna at least 6 feet away from them. Additionally, ensure your coaxial cable isn't excessively long, which can reduce signal strength.

Even though a few rare cases are exceptions to the rule, grounding won't improve your TV antenna reception. Like other issues, it's best to speak with a TV antenna specialist to learn which options will deliver the strongest reception. While grounding may not work, your pro will offer other ideas to improve reception.

An outdoor HDTV antenna costs $20 to over $200, with some units running upward of $500. Indoor units run as little as $20 but with poorer quality reception. Like most things, you get what you pay for. However, you may not need a top-of-the-line antenna. Discuss your needs with a local TV antenna installer.

A TV antenna won't always provide perfect reception due to factors like your distance from broadcasting towers, nearby obstructions, and weather conditions. To minimize issues, research your area's signal strength and choose the right type of antenna for your location. Tools like the DTV maps from the Federal Communications Commission can help you check local digital TV channel reception. Selecting an appropriate antenna and proper positioning and installation will improve your chances of receiving consistently clear signals.

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