If you are like most American homeowners, you want your TV to be mounted on your wall. It frees up floor space, keeps your expensive equipment out of reach of children, and just makes your living room look sleek and modern.
But TV mounting is not for the faint of heart. Whether it’s destroying your plaster walls or injuring guests and family, there are plenty of risks you run when you try to rely on do-it-yourself mounting. Here are 10 of the biggest reasons you should consider hiring a professional to mount your TV.
1. Get the right equipment
TV mounting is not all about getting the flat-screen up on the wall through any means necessary. You have to get the right equipment that will work for both your TV and space.
TV brackets come in different types, functions, sizes, and weight-bearing guidelines. A professional with experience in TV mounting will be able to tell the right equipment for the job. They will also be able to tell whether the quality of the equipment is compromised or not.
2. Securely mount the TV
Having the TV mounted on the wall is key. You need to find a spot on the wall that can withstand the weight of the TV. If this is done by an amateur, your TV could fall and break, damage your wall, or cause injuries if it falls on someone.
Professional technicians are experienced in mounting TVs on different walls, from bricks, gyprock, and plasterboard, all the way to timber.
3. Safety of kids and pets
One of the reasons for mounting TVs is so that there is less furniture (TV cabinets) in the room that your kids can knock themselves against. However, you will be surprised by the statistics of kids and pets who have sustained injuries from accidents of falling mounted TVs.
Most of these accidents can be avoided by firmly and safely securing the mounted TVs. A professional would have the right tools to do this so that you have the assurance that your kids and pets are not at risk of falling TVs.
4. Take care of the cabling
In DIY TV mounting, the cables and the wires are often treated as an afterthought. The main goal is usually to get the TV up on the wall.
More often than not, this results in exposed cables and wires that look ugly and pose a trip hazard. In the long run, the TV’s cables get easily damaged too. These are risks that you don’t need to take when there’s an expert to do the job.
5. Get the best viewing angles
Another reason for mounting TVs is so that you can have a good viewing experience without having a strained neck. You want to be able to binge-watch late-night Netflix without a stiff neck the following morning.
An experienced TV mounting professional would be able to get you the best viewing experience by putting into consideration factors such as glare from light sources, the distance between the wall and the couch, and your preferred viewing position.
6. Avoid extra costs
It is better to make a one-off investment in professional TV mounting services than keep spending on repeat jobs and repairs. Why not get it right just the first time instead of waiting to do corrections on botched jobs?
7. Avoid paying for TV mounting tools
If you are not a professional TV mounter, chances are that you don’t have the proper tools for the job. This means you will either have to rent the tools if you want to mount your TV or purchase them.
It doesn’t make sense to buy tools, which are expensive, for a one-off job. A professional would bring along their own equipment so that you don’t have to waste your money on expensive tools.
8. It is more convenient to leave the job to a professional
If you were to do a DIY TV mounting, you would have to carry out the research on the best material for your wall, compare the best prices for the different materials, and look at the reviews on different suppliers, along with plenty of other work.
You will also have to set aside a day to do the work. The more inexperienced you are, the more time you will need for the job. This means you will have to sacrifice one of your weekends and family or leisure time to do the mounting.
It is much easier and more convenient to leave the job to a professional to handle all the hard work. Sit back, relax, and wait to enjoy your viewing experience.
9. It is not a one-person job
To be able to do an excellent job of mounting a TV, you need more than a pair of good hands. While bringing in the kids to help can make for great family time and fun, it doesn’t make for sufficient help.
If you’re mounting a very heavy TV, it could drop during lifting and get damaged or hurt someone. If you hire a professional TV mounting service, you won’t have to worry about finding someone to help you.
10. Excellent workmanship
Lastly, DIY TV mounting is mostly about functionality, with aesthetics being given a backseat. Professional TV mounting would get you the best of both worlds. You will be able to get everything working perfectly without having to worry about unnecessary holes in the wall.
And, if you ever put your home up for sale, a professional mounting job is more likely to catch the eye of potential buyers than an amateur one.
Get the Professional TV Mounting You Deserve!
Mounting an expensive TV on the wall can be a scary, stress-filled activity. But it doesn’t have to be!
Audiovideoking is here to help you out. Our team of experienced and innovative technicians have been mounting TVs in Los Angeles and Orange County for more than 6 years. Let us install your TV perfectly, without the hassle of doing it yourself.
You won’t just love our affordable prices and speedy service. We also stand behind a 1 year warranty on all of our equipment and installation services.
So get in touch today, and we’ll get your TV mounted right within 24 – 48 hours.