REPAIRS PERFORMED
BASIC CHASSIS REPAIR
Removal/reinstallation in cabinet, chassis cleaning, checking tubes, lubrication/cleaning of moving parts, diagnostics, minor component replacement, re-alignment (Radios), and bench test.
MAJOR COMPONENT REPLACEMENT
If your tube equipment has: bad or missing tubes; missing components; been exposed to the elements, and/or had rodent infestation; bad volume/tone/balance/etc. controls; destroyed speaker; burnt power transformer; open audio transformers; or for radios - open IF/RF transformers, open coils, bad tuning condensers, a broken/missing dial string - ; repair will cost appreciably more.
If tube equipment has been stored in a damp basement or garage, chances are it will have major component failure.
MINOR COMPONENT REPLACEMENT
All filter and paper capacitors; out of tolerance resistors; frayed line cord; bad pilot lights; and other minor defective components.
NO CABINET REFINISHING OR RESTORATION
Cabinet cleaning/touchup will be considered on a case by case basis.
REPAIR TURN AROUND TIME
Three weeks, pending parts delivery.
REPAIR COST
BASIC CHASSIS REPAIR
$20.00 per tube for labor, plus minor component costs. Minor component costs generally ranges
from $40 to $300, depending on the number of tubes.
For example: Basic Repair Charge for a 5 tube radio would range from $140 to $175, and for a 10 tube radio $400 to $500.
MAJOR COMPONENT INSTALLATION
Labor for installing major components, plus major component costs is charged separately.
For equipment requiring major component replacement, total repair cost generally ranges
from $300 to $600.
AVERAGE REPAIR COST
$206 for 2022
COST ESTIMATES
Estimates over the phone, by email, or in person are FREE. Please provide the make, model, and condition.
SHIPPING / PACKING
Please refer to shipping requirements.
