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Installing a TV antenna costs around $300, and most installations total between $100 and $650. The exact price will depend on a few different factors, including the following:

• Antenna installation site

• Accessibility of the installation area

• Size and type of antenna 

• Amplified or non-amplified antenna

• Directional or multi-directional antenna

• Number of antennas 

• Add-on product selection, like interference filters

If you’re having problems with poor reception, here are some simple tips that may help improve the signal and picture quality.

• Consider the position of the antenna: Could it be higher, is it secure, or are nearby obstructions interfering with the signal? For a directional antenna, you may need to reposition it in the direction of the broadcast tower.

• Move any metallic objects: Metal can interfere or block reception, so if you have stainless steel objects or the antenna is near a wrought-iron fence, this could be a problem. Try to keep the antenna at least six feet away from metal objects..

• Cable length: An overly long cable can reduce signal strength. If you don’t need as much cable as you are using, it may be better to exchange it for a shorter one.

No, each TV in your house does not need its own antenna, as you can run the signal through your antenna through a splitter to serve multiple TVs. However, you may consider installing multiple antennas to improve overall reception and performance. Having dedicated antennas for each TV might lead to a better experience, especially if the TVs are located far away from each other in your house. A professional installer can check the signal for you at different locations and help you decide if you’d benefit from multiple antennas.

Outdoor TV antennas are often worth it, as the signals broadcast in your area are always stronger outside. If you have an indoor antenna that isn’t performing well, call a TV antenna installation company to come out and use a signal checker to see if a stronger signal is available on your roof, as it often will be. Outdoor antennas require longer cables, which can decrease the quality of the picture, but a professional should be able to find a position where cable length is minimized, and the available signal is strongest for ideal performance.