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the Cost of Cable TV Repair Services

Price 
Location 
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Description
$ 125
Jun 2008
Memphis, Tennessee
Two technicians to repair cable TV service  more... close row
$ 50
Mar 2008
Akron, OH
Cable TV problems were with wiring  more... close row
$ 35
Jun 2008
Louisville, KY
Repair of TV that went out suddenly  more... close row
$ 287
Feb 2008
Chicago, IL
Cable lines fixed after being knocked down  more... close row
$ 15
Dec 2007
Los Angeles, CA
Long wait on phone but short wait in person  more... close row
$ 69
Apr 2008
Chicago, Illinois
Puppy chewed cable to back of TV  more... close row
$ 0
Apr 2008
Binghamton, NY
Cable company paid for service  more... close row
$ 50
Feb 2007
Uniontown, OH
Try to get a discount if repairman is late  more... close row
$ 30
Mar 2008
East Lansing, MI
Should not have had to pay for this service  more... close row
$ 50
Mar 2008
Astoria, OR
Unfriendly cable repair person  more... close row
$ 0
Feb 2008
Baltimore, MD
repairs not covered when it's your own fault  more... close row
$ 35
Aug 2008
Syracuse, NY
Many additional fees for replacement  more... close row

Description of service

Our cable box (provided by cable company) stopped working. I called to get a replacement. They said someone would stop by to install a new one. Ok, sounds great. Until they get there and tell me it costs $35 for them to come and do it. I shouldn't have to pay $35 in addition to my regular bill to replace their mistake.


Review of Service

They said someone would stop by to install a new one. Ok, sounds great. First, the repair man called my phone, which I was unable to answer because I was in the shower. When I called back 2 minutes later I was told my customer service I would have to reschedule, and next available appt. was two weeks away. I had already waited 2.5 weeks! finally after calling back and speaking w/ another CS agent, the repair man came back that day. Then when they get there I was informed it costs $35 for them to come and do it. I shouldn't have to pay $35 in addition to my regular bill to replace their faulty equipment.


Tips

Always ask if there are additional fees! Otherwise you may be hit with extra charges you never knew about. Also, If you have problems with a CS agent, always ask for someone else or a supervisor. When you are a paying customer you should get some satisfaction out of your monthly fee, not feel like you are being ripped off!