How to Pick the Right Home Theater Installer

If you're like most people you've got many questionsdown another company or product.o Do they have
regarding home theater or you've tried to search for areferences? Again, the BBB might not have all the
plasma or LCD panel TV installer. Maybe you'vedetails you expect. That means you should talk to their
wondered about how to wall mount a flat screen TV,past clients to see what they have to say about their
how hide the wires, how to calibrate my surroundservice experience.o What about appearances? First,
sound system. The easiest solution is to find a homelook at their web site. If they have a web site that's a
theater installer you can trust. But how do you find thejumbled mess think of how your installation will look
right one for you?when they're done.o How do their employees look? A
Finding a Plasma or LCD Panel TV Installerthree-piece suit might be attractive, but you need a
First, any home theater installation company should behome theater installer and not a lawyer or accountant.
licensed, bonded and insured to protect you from anyChances are, an 'over-dressed' person doesn't know
mishaps, so be sure to ask for proof. Beyond thatmuch about the hands-on labor of home theater
though, consider the following...o Are they part of theinstillation. Equally as important though, you don't want
Better Business Bureau? Does the plasma or LCDsomeone who's unkempt and wearing disheveled
panel TV installer you're considering have a clearclothing. Someone who takes pride in their appearance
record or a list of complaints? Do a little homework atusually takes pride in the work they do. So while its
the BBB. Although some unscrupulous companiestrue image isn't everything, you can usually judge the
might not have charges against them, it's still better toservice you'll receive based on what you see.o Do
double-check.o Do they charge for in-housethey put their promises in writing? Contracts are
consultation? A reputable TV or surround soundimportant so make sure they spell out everything they
installer will come to your home, offer suggestions andplan to do, what it will include, and when it will be
provide a quote at no charge. The reason? Theycompleted. That way there are no surprises. Should
make their money by providing great customer serviceyou need it, it's also your proof in court.
and then doing quality work.o Did they 'trash talk'Before you decide on a home theater company be
another installer? A reliable plasma or LCD panel tvsure to consider all of these points. If you do, then it is
installer spends their time showing potential clients whypossible to find the right plasma or LCD panel tv
they are best and not waste that time by puttinginstaller for you.