What Causes Signal Interference With TV Antenna?

There is nothing worse than sitting down to watch a show when all of a sudden, the signal is lost. If this is a common problem in your home, you might be wondering what is causing interference with your TV antennas and how you can fix it. Here are some of the most common problems and how you can solve them.

Other items in your home could be interfering with your TV signal, including appliances like hair dryers, electric drills, light switches, smartphone charges, power supplies, computers and garage door openers.

Alternatively, electrical interference can be caused by your power lines. If you have a portable, battery-powered radio, you can try to locate the source of the interference as you should hear static more intensely the nearer you are to it.


 If you believe the problem is being caused by the power company's equipment, make sure to notify them so they can look into the issue.

Interference can also be caused by other communication systems that transmit signals. You may want to check any radios or other televisions nearby to ensure that they are not causing the problem. The easiest way to check whether this is the cause is to unplug the devices one by one and check whether the interference continues.

Your TV is also more prone to transmitter interference if it has any electrical damage, including frayed wires, corrosion or not enough shielding.

As you can see, there is no straightforward answer to this problem. If you have identified the cause but can't fix it yourself, or you're still not sure what's causing the signal interference, the best thing you can do is contact a professional for help.
 
Here at T. N. Locke Communications, we have experience in both residential and commercial settings and understand the workings of TV antennas. We are happy to come to you and will make sure to get the interference resolved as quickly as possible and with minimal disruption.
 
So, if you need your TV antenna repaired or replaced, make sure to get in touch to set up an appointment or ask us any further questions. Our friendly and experienced team will be happy to help.