TV tuning and channel setup in Newton Abbot
Looking for professional tv tuning and channel setup help in Newton Abbot? Hembury Contracting provides reliable tech help services across Newton Abbot and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
20-40 mins
Location
Newton Abbot
Your TV retuned to find all available channels and get them organised properly. Missing channels found, HD channels set up, numbers in the right order.
### When Your Channels Just Disappear
You turn on the TV and **channels are missing**. Or they're all in weird numbers. Or you've got dozens of duplicates. Or everything works except HD channels.
TV retuning is one of those things that should be simple, but the menus are deliberately confusing and every TV is different.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Most missing channel problems are solved by a full retune (not 'first time installation' - that's different). But if you've tried that and channels are still gone, it's likely an aerial problem, not the TV.
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### Why This Comes Up So Often
| ✅ Proper Retune | ❌ What Goes Wrong | |-----------------|-------------------| | All channels found correctly | Channels missing or duplicated | | HD versions working | Stuck on SD versions | | Channel numbers make sense | BBC One on channel 800 | | Regional news correct | Getting wrong region's news |
Transmitter changes happen regularly. When they do, your TV needs retuning. Some people haven't retuned in years and wonder why they're missing channels.
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### What You Get
**🔧 Complete Channel Setup**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Check** | Test aerial connection and signal strength | | **Retune** | Full channel search on correct transmitter | | **Organise** | Channels in logical order, favourites set up | | **Test** | Check HD channels and regional variants working |
**📦 You're Left With** - All available channels working - HD versions of main channels - Logical channel numbers - Know how to retune yourself next time
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### Pricing
| Service | Time Needed | You'll Pay | |---------|-------------|------------| | Standard retune | 20-30 mins | **£60** | | Multiple TVs/boxes | 30-40 mins | **£60** | | Complex setup (multiple aerials) | 40+ mins | **£60-85** |
*Based on £60 minimum. Additional TVs in same visit usually quick once first one is done.*
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### Common Issues I Fix
✅ **Missing channels** - Retune finds them again
✅ **Wrong region** - Lock to correct transmitter
✅ **No HD channels** - Enable HD mode in settings
✅ **Duplicate channels** - Clear and retune properly
✅ **Channels in wrong order** - Reorganise and set favourites
Why Choose Us for TV tuning and channel setup in Newton Abbot?
All available channels found and working
Channel numbers organised how you want
HD channels set up properly
Shown how to retune yourself next time
What to Expect
### Step 1: Check The Basics Make sure aerial cable is connected properly and you're getting a signal. If there's no signal at all, that's an aerial fault (different problem). ### Step 2: Retune Properly Go through the full retune process - every TV is different but process is similar. Find all channels on the correct transmitter for your area. ### Step 3: Tidy Up Organise channel order, delete duplicates, set up favourites list if you want. Test everything works - especially HD channels and your usual channels.
Our Newton Abbot Service Coverage
We cover Newton Abbot and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Newton Abbot or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 📺 **Multiple TVs?** I can do all of them in one visit - much quicker than you doing each one separately, especially if some are wall-mounted and awkward to reach. **Aerial problems?** If signal is weak or non-existent, you need an aerial specialist. I can check the basics but won't pretend to be an aerial engineer if that's what's actually needed. **Old house reception issues?** Thick walls in older Devon properties can block signal to internal rooms. Sometimes a loft aerial solves this, or running cable differently. I can advise what you need.
Frequently Asked Questions about TV tuning and channel setup in Newton Abbot
Why do I need to retune my TV?
TV transmitters change frequencies occasionally (usually when they add new channels or change coverage). When this happens, your TV loses channels or they move to different numbers. A retune finds all the available channels again and puts them in the right order. Some TVs also just lose their channel list over time - it's a common niggle.
I've tried retuning but some channels are still missing - what's wrong?
Usually one of three things: aerial not pointing at the right transmitter, aerial connection loose or corroded, or you're in a weak signal area. I can check the basics and tell you if it's an aerial problem that needs a specialist. Often it's something simple like the aerial cable not pushed in properly.
Can you set up the channel order how I want it?
Yes, within limits. Freeview has standard numbers (BBC One is channel 1, etc), but most TVs let you move favourites to the top or hide channels you never watch. I can organise it however you like and show you how to adjust it later.
Will this work for Sky or Freesat too?
Freesat works the same as Freeview - I can retune it. Sky boxes retune themselves automatically, but I can help if channels have disappeared or you're getting error messages. Same price either way.
How long until I need to retune again?
Whenever transmitters change, which is usually once or twice a year. You'll get on-screen messages warning you. I'll show you how to do it yourself - it's genuinely easy once someone's shown you the first time.
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