All of us love to sit and relax with a good movie and popcorn on a lazy rainy Sunday afternoon and nothing can irritate us more than a poor quality reception in the satellite television. It becomes essential to follow certain routine maintenance and care for the satellite TV components for a happy and comfortable viewing. It becomes even more essential if you are in a highly extreme climatic region.

The most obvious and logical part of maintenance is the placement of the dish. It should be placed on the lawn such that there is shrubbery located nearby. An even more essential maneuver is to trim the plants around it to prevent it from interfering with the reception. If you live in a snowy bound area then you will have to apply de-icing over the dish prior to winter, as it will help prevent the dish from damage due to heavy snow and also aid in keeping the snow off the dish aiding in the reception. There are several varieties of covers specially designed for satellites, which can act against snow and winter elements as well as act as a camouflage hiding an unsightly dish that just sticks out of your perfect home. These covers are also available in attractive colors that can make the dish appear as an ornamental object. These camouflage and ornamental color sheets can make the dish appear like anything from a boulder, bush, and favorite football logo. These sheets guarantee good unhindered reception even when covering the dish. The price ranges from 29$ to 270$ depending on the type of camouflage desired.

The cable should be inspected annually for cracks, strains, burns or any form of damage. Many a times it is because of damage to the cables that the clarity of the image tends to be poor. The most common damages occur to the cable and the dish due to water. For all the money you spend on the dish it would be wise to invest a few more greens on making sure the whole wiring is made waterproof. Several sealants and waterproof pipelines are available specially made for satellite dishes.

Wind is also a common factor that damages the dish and hinders reception. Many a times after a heavy storm you may be irritated to note that the dish has been dislodged and you have to re fix it. The best way to handle this is to mechanically place a support to hold the dish in the receiving position. Nowadays there are special aerodynamically designed dishes that are not affected by winds to a very high extent.

The base of the dish should be properly fixed and ensure you use good quality screws to do the job. Ensure the mechanical stability of the dish and check all the components every month for debris or damages. Ensure that all components of the dish are free from dirt, grime and debris and clean the parts at least once every six months.