BigDawgBengal Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 I am thinking about switching to DirecTv and just wanted to know if people that have DriecTV are happy with their service. Also I was wondering how bad the rain freeze can get and how often it happens. I have also heard that sometimes you have to clean snow out of your dish?? Just kind of wanting to know everyones opinion on DirecTV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Even in the "snowmageddon" we had here in DC I never had to clean the snow from my dish, it does go in and out during heavy rains and if the winds are really bad they may have to come out and readjust the dish so it points to their satellite, but thats only happened 2xs in the 8 years ive had it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-GoBengals- Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 no one can give you an answer on the freeze due to weather, depends how well its angled to the sky and where on the house, etc.. living in denver i feared it would suck, but honestly its been nearly flawless, we got 17 inches of snow last winter, dish didnt cut out once, but we got a mild storm with some wicked slouds and jet black sky last week and it cut out. it its going on the top of your roof, i would assume wind and issues are far worse, mine is on the side of my house just peaking above my 3rd car garage area, so its mostly protected from the eliments. i am happy with it. what equipment you get is a big factor however.. HD DVR they offer the HR21 and the HR24, the 21 is slightly bigger, slower, has half the capacity store, etc.. so i would note that you want HR24's or the deal is off. they just released teh HR34 which records 5 shows at once, its great, i would recomend that if you DVR often.. then just get H24 or H25(the non dvr HD units and do whole home DVR service. I have had them for a few years and dealt ith them often, getting lowered bills and free stuff is pretty easy.. if you do sign up, Pm me, and i will give you my account number, we both get $100 off our bill for the referral, unless you already have someone to do that with... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Rain freeze will be inconsistent. When I lived in Florida we had a hurricane and didn't lose TV until we lost power. Then at times a medium rain storm will knock you out. It rarely lasts for more than a couple of minutes. As for customer service, this also varies somewhat. DirecTV subcontracts some of their work, and the subcontractors vary in quality of service. But DirecTV has always been good about making it right. If the subcontractor screws something up DirecTV always takes care of it, and has offered compensation in one form or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluhartz Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 I love DIRECTV. I have had it for years and never really have any issues with rain or snow.. Two words.....NFL Network.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 [quote name='fluhartz' timestamp='1344285751' post='1143685'] I love DIRECTV. I have had it for years and never really have any issues with rain or snow.. Two words.....NFL Network.... [/quote] Not to mention Big Ten Network for OSU fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDawgBengal Posted August 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Thanks a lot guys. Good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluhartz Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 [quote name='Jason' timestamp='1344290727' post='1143693'] Not to mention Big Ten Network for OSU fans. [/quote] agreed....but people I know with time warner cable in my area also get TBN.. no NFN for them though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NASTYNATI Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 did you end up switching? if you do you will get the sunday ticket for free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDawgBengal Posted August 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 No not yet. I will in the next week or so. My home owners association has a strict no satellite policy so I am just working around that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-GoBengals- Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 [quote name='BigDawgBengal' timestamp='1345411281' post='1148602'] No not yet. I will in the next week or so. My home owners association has a strict no satellite policy so I am just working around that. [/quote] mine does too, i just put it on the side of my house, behind the peak of garage so it cant be seen, but i see them all over the place there.. so they must not be too strict.. but the HOA giudelines here say none at all without approval... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValleyBengal Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 FYI. Little know secret is that HOA's can't legally enforce anything that is not considered a rebuild/changing appearance of your exterior dimensions of you home, This include deck rebuilding that have same dimensions and colors as the original one, mounting a dish within the box confines dimensions of your roof and your tallest exhaust vent or chimney. As long as your dish is not glow in the dark, no way in hell can they ever stick a lien on your house for violating the HOA by-laws Most HOA by-laws have tons of clauses that are not enforceable by law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValleyBengal Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 I also am a bit in conspiracy theory camp on HOA clauses such as satellite dish restrictions. I believe that HOA by-laws where formulated where the original creator of it got some kick-backs from cable companies to include this no sat clause. It also dates back to when dishes were the size of a UFO. I know it's OT, but nonetheless I felt I had to chime in. My HOA is pretty strict, but have not yet had any success making me take my dish down.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 Tell them to kiss your ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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