After big storms, we get a huge number of calls from people about their TiVo problems. These storms generate create serious issues with fluctuating power, and those power inconsistencies can really damage TiVos and other DVRs.
So, if you are in the Northeast and you have a TiVo or any DVR, just unplug it while the storm comes through. You might miss a few shows, but you might save your unit.
And if you’re reading this post after the damage has been done, we do have a full repair department: