Signs Your TV Antenna Needs Replacing
If you’re experiencing pixelation, freezing, or losing channels on your TV, chances are your antenna is on the way out. Perth’s coastal weather – salt air, storms, and UV – takes a real toll on older antennas, especially the ones installed more than 10 years ago.
Here are the most common signs it’s time for a new antenna:
- Pixelated or blocky picture – especially during windy or wet weather
- Channels dropping out – you used to get them, now you don’t
- Rusty or bent antenna – if it looks cooked from the ground, it probably is
- Old rabbit ears or set-top antenna – indoor antennas rarely work well in Perth
- Recent renovations – new roofing or extensions can affect signal path
What About Streaming? Do I Still Need an Antenna?
Great question – and the answer is yes, for most Perth households. Even with Netflix, Stan, and the rest, free-to-air TV gives you live sport (AFL, cricket, NRL), news, and kids’ channels without chewing through your internet data. With NBN speeds still patchy in some Perth suburbs, having a reliable antenna means you’re never stuck buffering during the footy.
What Does a New TV Antenna Installation Cost in Perth?
A standard digital TV antenna installation in Perth typically starts from $249 for a single-storey home, including the antenna, cabling, and setup. Multi-storey homes, tile roofs, or properties needing extra TV points will vary. We always provide a free quote before we start – no surprises.
Should I Get Starlink Instead?
Starlink is brilliant for internet – especially if you’re in the hills, rural areas, or just fed up with dodgy NBN. But Starlink doesn’t replace your TV antenna. They do completely different jobs. Many of our customers get both: a Starlink installation for fast internet and a new digital antenna for free-to-air TV.
Book Your Free Antenna Assessment
Not sure if you need a new antenna? Give us a call on 08 9273 4019 or use the chat widget – we can usually tell you over the phone whether it’s worth replacing or if a simple repair will do the job. We service all Perth suburbs from Yanchep to Mandurah, same day in most areas.