TV Signal Breaking Up
The TV picture freezing, pixelating, or cutting out intermittently, often worse in bad weather.
What Is Causing This?
- 1Aerial damaged or misaligned by wind
- 2Loose or corroded coaxial cable connections
- 3Weak signal area with no amplifier fitted
How Urgent Is This?
This is a cosmetic issue. It is not causing damage and can be addressed in your own time.
What Needs to Be Done
An aerial installer will check the aerial alignment, cable, and connections. They may realign the aerial, replace damaged cable, or fit a signal amplifier.
How Much Will It Cost?
National average estimate
Labour: £73 – £183 | Materials: £27 – £93
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Ask a QuestionHow to Prevent This
Have the aerial checked after major storms. Use quality coaxial cable with weatherproof connectors. Replace ageing aerials every 10 to 15 years.
Related Problems
Some TV channels work fine but others show 'no signal' or are missing from the channel list.
The TV picture breaking into blocks or squares, with the sound cutting in and out.
The TV aerial has been displaced or blown off the chimney or roof mast during a storm.
Other Aerial & Satellite Installer Problems
The satellite receiver showing 'no signal' or 'searching for signal' with no picture on any channel.
The TV aerial has been displaced or blown off the chimney or roof mast during a storm.
Some TV channels work fine but others show 'no signal' or are missing from the channel list.
The TV picture breaking into blocks or squares, with the sound cutting in and out.