Got a troublesome VCR?
A moldy VHS tape?
Some plastic doohickey just sort of rattling around inside the case??
Don't throw it away! Our resident tinkerers are dedicated to keeping vintage electronics and videocassettes out of the landfill -- for the sake of the environment and for the sake of history! Inquire today for a complimentary assessment.
VCR Repairs
Head and Tape Path Cleaning - $30
We’ll clean the internal parts that most often get dirty. We’ll also replace some minor belts if needed, and give everything a thorough check.
Can fix issues like:
Distorted video or audio
Tapes plays but no video or audio appears on the screen
Mode Switch Cleaning and Mechanism Repair - $45
More involved cleaning of some of the circuitry and any fixes or repairs to the VCR mechanism.
Can fix issues like:
VCR doesn’t accept tapes
VCR eats tapes
VCR accepts a tape and then spontaneously shuts off
Tapes gets stuck at some point in the loading/unloading process
Additional Cleaning and Repair - $60+
Applies to more intensive repairs. Each VCR can have unique problems that require specific components. We’ll get your ok before buying any parts or performing any repairs.
Tape Repair and Mold Cleaning
GOT MOLD? We offer VHS mold cleaning services using our VHS is Life mold cleaning machine. Even the most horrifyingly moldy tapes can be brought back to life with a proper cleaning. The machine also cleans dirt/stickiness/etc.
We charge $5/PER PASS through the mold cleaner, with the magnetic tape cleaned both front and back.
Each full pass through the mold cleaner takes 30 minutes and requires constant, attentive monitoring. It also includes cleaning the tape shell and reels so that all traces of mold and other particles are eliminated. Sometimes other things inside a tape shell need to be repaired/replaced/reattached, and we will fix all the little doohickies that need fixing while we're in there.
Tapes with only a little mold may be clean after one pass while much moldier tapes may take 2, 3, or 4 passes.
Please reach out if you want us to clean your moldy tapes, but keep in mind there is no guarantee that the conditions that formed mold did not also damage the tape in some other way.
We charge $5/PER PASS through the mold cleaner, with the magnetic tape cleaned both front and back.
Each full pass through the mold cleaner takes 30 minutes and requires constant, attentive monitoring. It also includes cleaning the tape shell and reels so that all traces of mold and other particles are eliminated. Sometimes other things inside a tape shell need to be repaired/replaced/reattached, and we will fix all the little doohickies that need fixing while we're in there.
Tapes with only a little mold may be clean after one pass while much moldier tapes may take 2, 3, or 4 passes.
Please reach out if you want us to clean your moldy tapes, but keep in mind there is no guarantee that the conditions that formed mold did not also damage the tape in some other way.
Mold Cleaning Before and After. This tape took 4 passes to clean.
Tape with a snapped lead. Easily repaired.
We carefully align the edges and apply a special adhesive designed for magnetic tape.
Voilà!
Tape with a broken guard panel. We have a wide collection of spare VHS parts that can replace broken components.
