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Choosing a Dish Network Satellite Contractor

If you are ready to sign up for Dish Network services, you need to determine which Dish Network Satellite contractor you will use. If you have ordered online or over the telephone directly through Dish Network, the customer service representative that you speak with will typically choose the contractor that is closest to your location. However, if you wish to order in person, you will have to visit a Dish Network dealer in your area. Each dealer will have their own contractors that they use – and may even be contractors themselves.

It is very important to note that the Dish Network Satellite Contractor that you choose does not make a difference in the cost of the Dish Network Satellite Television cost. That is predetermined through Dish Network at http://www.dishnetwork.com . Installation charges, however, may be determined by the Dish Network Satellite contractor, but this only applies if you are dealing with a Dish Network dealer, as opposed to dealing with Dish Network directly. You cannot hire your own Dish Network Satellite contractor. You must use the contractors that Dish Network or the Dish Network Dealer works with.

Your best bet is to find a dealer who is running a special promotion, such as free installation. Dish Network often runs free installation promotions, and it is a deal worth taking advantage of. Installation charges typically cost about $199.00. If you have set up your service directly through Dish Network, you should note that you have already covered the installation fees. The Dish Network Satellite Contractor who comes to your house should not ask you for any additional payments. All payments are made directly to Dish Network, or directly to the on-site Dish Network dealer – not the contractor.

The Dish Network Satellite Contractor should arrive at your home on the appointed day at the appointed time. This time and date is usually set up when you order your service through Dish Network or through a Dish Network dealer. He or she will do a site survey to determine the best location for the installation of the dish on the outside of your home. They should discuss the installation location options with you to make sure that you agree with the location of the dish before doing any other work.

The contractor will then assemble the dish and mount it in the agreed upon location, making sure that all system components are grounded properly. They may need to route cable through a wall, and again, they should speak with you before doing this to make sure that you agree. If you do not agree, however, you should note that the contractor may be unable to install your system, depending on whether or not there are other alternatives or not. Your installation service cost includes penetration of one wall, and there may be additional charges if more than one wall must be penetrated. Make sure you ask before you give the go ahead for multiple wall penetration!

Next, the Dish Network Satellite contractor will adjust your system to ensure that you are getting the optimum performance. Your installation includes up to 120 feet of cable, coax cable connectors, grounding equipment, and weather sealant for connections and structure penetration. There should be no additional charges for these installation materials.

Finally, the Dish Network Satellite contractor will test your equipment to make sure that everything is working right, and he will go through an orientation with you to make sure that you understand how to operate the system, and how to use all of the features that are included in your service. Any problems with a contractor should be reported to either Dish Network or the Dish Network dealer – or both.

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