Receiver Turning On and Off by Itself

Is your DISH receiver turning on and off by itself? This problem is typically caused by an issue with electrical power or the DISH receiver. Try these steps to fix the issue.

1. Is the power light blinking?

 

If the power light of the DISH receiver is blinking then the receiver is in recovery mode. Recovery can take up to 4 hours to complete; please wait for the receiver to finish before continuing troubleshooting.

 

If the light is not blinking or the light has been blinking for more than 4 hours, continue troubleshooting.

 

2. Check ventilation

 

Your receiver needs ventilation for proper operation or it may not power on. Make sure it is not in an enclosed cabinet and has at least 4 inches of space from other electronic devices.

 

3. Reset your DISH receiver and bypass surge protectors

 

Faulty surge protectors or power strips can introduce additional problems. Try bypassing them temporarily for testing purposes.

 

Unplug the electrical cord of your DISH receiver (typically has a red tag). Wait 10 seconds and plug it directly into a wall outlet, bypassing any power strips or surge protectors.

 

The reset process my take up to 5 minutes to complete.

 

4. Contact us

 

If the steps above didn't resolve your issue, give us a call at 800-333-3474, or chat with an expert agent online.