Eagle Eye is proud to offer our own typewriter repair services. With experience working on a variety of machines, ranging from the antique to the Selectric, we are happy to discuss what your typewriter might need, as well as rates and estimates for repairs. Please note that different kinds of machines will require different degrees of servicing.
Some machines, such as heavily damaged or rusted manuals, non-functional IBM Wheelwriters, and non-functional IBM Selectrics, may require more in depth work/diagnostics than the average manual typewriter. Because of that, prices may be higher if a larger issue arises. If so, I will be in contact with you if the work provided ends up looking like it will be out of budget.
Repairs, Servicing, and Cleaning
Typical repairs may include the following:
Sticky keys
General Cleaning
Rubber rejuvenation
Paint and Chrome/Nickel polishing
Linkage repair
Type Alignment
Part reformation
Rust (depending on severity)
Each machine repaired will receive one free Black/Red or Solid Black ribbon so it is ready to write.
Part Replacements Included in Price Except:
IBM Selectric Parts (prices vary)
IBM Wheelwriter Parts (prices vary)
Rubber Replacement ($50-200)
Additional Ribbons ($15 each)
General Cost Estimates for Servicing Manual/Typebar Electric Typewriters:
$50-100: General Cleaning/Service
$150-300: Chemical Cleaning/Adjustments
$300+: Restoration/Detailed Cosmetics
General Cost Estimates for Servicing IBM Wheelwriters:
$150-250: Basic Cleaning/Service
$300-400: Deep Cleaning/Repairs
$400+: Rebuild/Replace IBM Board
General Cost Estimates for Servicing IBM Selectrics:
$150-200: Common Part Replacement
$250-300: Chemical Cleaning/Adjustments
$300+: Rebuild/Replace IBM Hub
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