| If you're like most people you've got many questions | | | | down another company or product.o Do they have |
| regarding home theater or you've tried to search for a | | | | references? Again, the BBB might not have all the |
| plasma or LCD panel TV installer. Maybe you've | | | | details 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 surround | | | | service experience.o What about appearances? First, |
| sound system. The easiest solution is to find a home | | | | look at their web site. If they have a web site that's a |
| theater installer you can trust. But how do you find the | | | | jumbled 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 Installer | | | | three-piece suit might be attractive, but you need a |
| First, any home theater installation company should be | | | | home theater installer and not a lawyer or accountant. |
| licensed, bonded and insured to protect you from any | | | | Chances are, an 'over-dressed' person doesn't know |
| mishaps, so be sure to ask for proof. Beyond that | | | | much about the hands-on labor of home theater |
| though, consider the following...o Are they part of the | | | | instillation. Equally as important though, you don't want |
| Better Business Bureau? Does the plasma or LCD | | | | someone who's unkempt and wearing disheveled |
| panel TV installer you're considering have a clear | | | | clothing. Someone who takes pride in their appearance |
| record or a list of complaints? Do a little homework at | | | | usually takes pride in the work they do. So while its |
| the BBB. Although some unscrupulous companies | | | | true image isn't everything, you can usually judge the |
| might not have charges against them, it's still better to | | | | service you'll receive based on what you see.o Do |
| double-check.o Do they charge for in-house | | | | they put their promises in writing? Contracts are |
| consultation? A reputable TV or surround sound | | | | important so make sure they spell out everything they |
| installer will come to your home, offer suggestions and | | | | plan to do, what it will include, and when it will be |
| provide a quote at no charge. The reason? They | | | | completed. That way there are no surprises. Should |
| make their money by providing great customer service | | | | you 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 tv | | | | sure to consider all of these points. If you do, then it is |
| installer spends their time showing potential clients why | | | | possible to find the right plasma or LCD panel tv |
| they are best and not waste that time by putting | | | | installer for you. |