Don't Let Snow or Ice Ruin Your Satellite Signal

Do you cringe every time it rains or you see snow in the forecast? Are you tired of dropping signal because of snow or ice accumulating on your satellite dish? Most people don’t realize there is an quick remedy for your signal loss problems, known as a satellite dish heater. Be it snow or ice that is reducing your signal strength, you can install a satellite dish heater to eliminate these problems.

For those businesses that rely on satellite signal for their core operations, satellite dish heaters are protection against the element bringing business to a screeching halt. Gas stations, convenient stores and many rural business owners rely on satellite internet for credit card processing. Other businesses such as sports bars require satellite for entertaining their patrons. No matter why, satellite signals can be vital to the success of a business.

HotShot is the industry-leader and most widely used brand. HotShot Satellite Dish Heaters keep the reflector clear of ice and snow. They consist of an adhesive heating element that easily mounts on the dish, a power supply with built-in sensor, and low-voltage cable that carries the signal from the power supply to the heating element. Because they are low-voltage, there are no worries about safety, manual intervention or huge electricity bills. The built-in thermostat turns on the device during the appropriate conditions and shuts back off when the dish is clear. Believe it or not, the HotShot Satellite Dish Heater can also reduce rain fade by up to 75%, by simply attaching the self-adhesive heating element to the reflector.

There are 2 primary models available. The first is for the round and smaller elliptical satellite dishes. This product is sold as SKU # HS18NGRFKIT. The other version is intended for larger elliptical satellite dishes such as the DIRECTV Slimline and International, WildBlue and HughesNet models. This product is sold as SKU # HSSLNGRKIT. Both models operate the same, but the HSSLNGRKIT does include a largerer power supply. An optional Arm Heater is also available. This product is marketed as SKU # HS14ARM. The Arm Heater warms the support arm to assist in prevention of snow buildup. Snow piling up on the support arm can reduce the signal enough to interfere with reception even if your dish has a HotShot already installed. The HotShot Arm Heater is highly recommended in northern climates where the dish elevation angle is low to the horizon and the LNBF support arm is horizontal enough to allow snow or ice accumulation on the LNBF support arm. The Arm Heater easily connects to the accessory plug on the heating element.

For those satellite customers in the colder climates, Satellite Dish Heaters are almost a necessity. With prices from $100-150, cost is not a large factor. The biggest factor is being stuck in the house with no access to your satellite entertainment. Even worse, being a proprietor and having no ability to accept credit cards. To conclude, consider Satellite Dish Heaters as insurance against signal outages.