Should You Get Professional TV Installation?

Buying a new HDTV is a significant investment that requires careful planning. There are many variables to take into account when making this decision. Once you've decided on a suitable model, there's one more thing to consider. Who will be responsible for putting it in place?

Installing a new TV can be done for a fee by many companies and contractors. However, many discard this option and decide to do it themselves. Let's discuss if hiring a professional TV installation crew is worth it.

Consider the complexity

The decision to hire a professional to set up a home theater system is determined by the difficulty of the task and your DIY prowess. If the TV will sit on a stand or in an entertainment center or has a built-in base, it's probably not necessary to hire a professional to install it. But, consider hiring an expert if you need to mount the TV onto a wall.

The cables are another consideration - even if you are confident in your ability to mount the television on the wall. Having cables dangling from a wall-mounted television isn't very appealing. The scarce options for hiding cables include flat-wire technology or running them through the wall. Either method complicates the installation process.

Precision and accuracy

For the time and effort you're putting in, it's best to get it right. In the end, every customer wants the finished product to appear as level and even as possible. To not worry about these minute details, hire a professional television installation service.

No heavy lifting

Even though flat screens have shrunk in overall size and weight, they are still quite heavy. A high-end TV can weigh more than 100 pounds.

Lifting heavy weights on your own can be exhausting, and that's perfectly normal. Hire a professional TV mounting service if you're not up to the task or don't have access to help. It will keep things simple and reduce the risk of back injuries.

Time efficiency

The process of mounting a television requires a significant amount of effort and time. Fortunately, there is an entire service industry sector dedicated to removing the stress of this process for the homeowners.

A DIY project could also end up with a crooked or messy-looking TV after all the time and effort put into installing it. Leave the installation to the experts, avoid aggravation, and save time.

Full setup

Unfortunately, the television installation process doesn't end with the TV mounted on the wall. The tricky part is what comes after - installing soundbars, surround sound setup, shelves, device, and cable box configuration, etc. Most TV mounting services are well-equipped to deal with these intricate details to ensure you have a hassle-free experience. Therefore, it's always best to get an expert television installation. 

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