Leave the dish uncovered
Starlink is designed to sit outdoors. A protective cover can interfere with the signal and its snow-melt function, so do not add one to shelter it from rain. Very heavy weather can still reduce performance or cause a temporary outage.
Snow Melt uses extra power
Starlink recommends the Automatic setting, which heats the dish when snow is detected. Pre-heat keeps it warm continuously and uses more electricity. Snow Melt cannot clear a mound of snow around a badly placed dish. Do not chip or scrape ice off the antenna; light ice or icicles do not generally affect service.
After high winds
Check the app and inspect what you can from the ground. A shifted mount or moving branch can obstruct a previously clear view. Roof access is a separate job from diagnosing the connection; arrange suitable help if the mounting needs attention.
Record what stopped working
Note whether every device lost service, whether the power stayed on and what the app reported. Save the time and any outage message if the fault persists once the weather clears. A weak connection in one room is more likely to need a Wi-Fi check than work at the dish.
- Starlink weather and protective-cover advice
- Starlink Snow Melt settings
- Starlink obstruction guidance
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