HD Receiver Loud Humming.

Plywodstatebum

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Dec 12, 2004

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A Secluded Beach In, Fl.

• Dec 5, 2016

• #1

Short Rant!
We have had Directv since 97 and with the Insurance plan.
I just called to get a replacement receiver and was told I would have to sign another 2 year service program.
so I told them that I am paying for the insurance just for that reason. And I will be moving in a couple of months and not sure If the service will work at the new home.
So I guess I'm just stuck with a loud humming receiver.
Sounds like the Insurance is a scam!
What do you think?

 

raoul5788

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Dec 28, 2004

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• Dec 5, 2016

• #2

Regardless of having the protection plan or not, you have a defective receiver. They get replaced for free. Call back and tell them it won't boot up and to please send a replacement. Since you have the pp, there should be no shipping charges or contract extension.

 

Last edited: Dec 5, 2016

Scott Greczkowski

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• Dec 5, 2016

• #3

What song is it humming???


(Ducking!)

 

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raoul5788

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• Dec 5, 2016

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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas......

 

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Drucifer

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Dec 22, 2005

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NY Hudson Valley

• Dec 5, 2016

• #5

Hum noise usually comes from either the fan or the HDD.

But BS on the 2 year commitment in order to get a defective STB replaced.

 

Jimbo

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• Dec 6, 2016

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Just call them and when they want to go thru all the tests, tell them nothing comes on the screen, it won't boot up ...
They will either ship you a different b one I r send a tech out.

 

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Zashel

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• Dec 7, 2016

• #7

when you call in there should be an automated option for the protection plan customers somewhere, so they can get routed to a US call center. make sure you're going through that option.

 

Plywodstatebum

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Dec 12, 2004

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A Secluded Beach In, Fl.

• Dec 13, 2016

• #8

They sent me a new receiver with no contract update, I just had to talk to someone that new there job.
When I was setting it up it kept asking for a password so I put one in and now it won't recognize it again. Do I have to call and have them reset it? or do you guys know a way around.
Thanks Guys