Tube Radio Repair
The charge is $15.00 per tube plus parts. I call this my "Basic Repair Cost". All the little things I do during a repair that takes up time, is included in the Basic Repair Cost.
5 Tube Radios $75.00 Plus Parts
6 Tube Radios $90.00 Plus Parts
10 Tube Radios $150.00 Plus Parts
The current problem is not only repaired, but your radio is refurbished to work and last a long time. Here is what is included in the Basic Repair Cost:
Receiver Alignment - Simple AM is included.
Wires with crumbling insulation are replaced.
Cleaning the chassis, dial glass and cabinet. Straightening mechanical parts and levers. Lubricating controls and switches and painting parts.
Replacement of the first 5 signal capacitors are free! Most radios will have between 10 and 19 of these.
Radios needing extensive troubleshooting or a lot of wires replaced, will be billed at $45 per hour extra.
Dial cord replacement @ $45/hour.
If you have a Zenith tube radio, click here.
Zenith TransOceanic radios (TO's) with leather cases. Your radio will look really nice with new black dye applied and all that brass polished. $95.00.
Your approval of all repairs is obtained at every step.
If your radio cannot be repaired, you will owe only for the parts installed and the return shipping.
Generally, the older the radio the more it will cost to repair, especially
pre-1935 models.
Typical Repair Cost:
5 or 6 tube radios - $145.00 plus shipping.
Pre-1935 radios - $195 to $345.00 plus shipping
One Year Warranty