Who can mount an HDTV in Lake Forest, IL?
December 23, 2009 8:13 AM Subscribe
Posted for a friend: What's the best non-Geeksquad option for getting a plasma TV mounted/configured in or around Lake Forest, IL (just north of Chicago)?
Friend is looking to acquire a 46" plasma TV, and has best buy gift cards, so that's where she's going for the TV. However, it looks like buying a mount and paying geeksquad to install it is going to run $500, and most of what I've heard of geeksquad service has been.....not awesome. I recommended to her that she use a local person/company that specializes in these things and will likely be cheaper and better, but I'm not from the area so I can't help any more - any recommendations? Thanks!
Friend is looking to acquire a 46" plasma TV, and has best buy gift cards, so that's where she's going for the TV. However, it looks like buying a mount and paying geeksquad to install it is going to run $500, and most of what I've heard of geeksquad service has been.....not awesome. I recommended to her that she use a local person/company that specializes in these things and will likely be cheaper and better, but I'm not from the area so I can't help any more - any recommendations? Thanks!
I'd call a structured cabling place to recommend someone or for a quote. Most bigger places don't mind the little jobs or farm them out to one of their guys as side work.
posted by anti social order at 10:47 AM on December 23, 2009
posted by anti social order at 10:47 AM on December 23, 2009
Mounting a HDTV isn't especially hard as long as you have two people. The only work that's required is finding studs, drilling holes then lifting the TV. You can get tilting wall mounts off monoprice for $25.
I have very little DIY experience and have mounted several flat panels with no problem.
If she wants the wires inside the wall and a power socket relocated, she should probably find a licensed contractor.
posted by wongcorgi at 11:21 AM on December 23, 2009
I have very little DIY experience and have mounted several flat panels with no problem.
If she wants the wires inside the wall and a power socket relocated, she should probably find a licensed contractor.
posted by wongcorgi at 11:21 AM on December 23, 2009
Seconding ABT. I've bought many things from the over the years and found their installation service to be great. I bought a 42" plasma TV from ABT a few years back and the wall mount and installation ran about $250. I negotiated it as part of the TV though. My wall was already structured with extra support and electrical plugs for the TV so it may cost more if they have to run wires. They are very trustworthly though and did a great job. They also stand by their service so if you have any problems, it will be taken care of quickly.
posted by parakeetdog at 12:22 PM on December 23, 2009
posted by parakeetdog at 12:22 PM on December 23, 2009
Try The Little Guys in Glenwood. Really far south from where you are, but I've heard good things, and I don't think they mind the travel.
posted by gjc at 9:03 AM on December 24, 2009
posted by gjc at 9:03 AM on December 24, 2009
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posted by qsysopr at 8:48 AM on December 23, 2009