EM Pinball Works – Repair & Maintenance Pricing

Hourly Labor & Service Calls

  • In-Shop Labor: $120/hr

  • On-Site/Home Visits: $150/hr with a $50 minimum

  • Includes full diagnosis, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, part replacement, adjustments.

Pinside users report techs charging $100–150/hr with trip charges – our rates align with that range.

Standard Service Packages

PackageDescriptionLabor EstimateTotal Price*
Basic Tune-UpClean internals, adjust switches, replace rubbers & bulbs (incandescent)1 – 2 hrs$180 – $300
Flipper & Bumper RefreshFull teardown/rebuild of flippers and bumpers2 – 3 hrs$360 – $540
Score-Reel/Relay FixTroubleshoot and repair score reels or relays1 – 2 hrs$180 – $300
Full Playfield ServiceDeep clean, switch checks, part alignment3 – 5 hrs$360 – $750
Complete TroubleshootIdeal for multiple issues or non-functioning machines2 – 4 hrs$300 – $600

* Parts (e.g., rubbers, bulbs, coils) billed separately at cost + 20%.

Repair Add-Ons & Parts

ComponentTypical Cost*
Rubbers (kit)$20
Flipper rebuild kit$30 – $50
Bulbs (incandescent)$20 – $30
Floppy/relay coil$5 – $30
Replacement board/component$20 – $300

Travel & Pickup Fees

  • Home visits: includes 1-hr travel within 30 miles; beyond that, an extra $0.75/mile applies

  • Machine Pickup/Delivery: $75 each way (ground-level) – stairs may incur an additional charge

Sample Price Scenarios

  • Simple flipper/bulb refresh (no travel): ~$360
    (2 hrs of in-shop labor + parts)

  • Comprehensive home call (3 hrs + 20 miles travel): ~$640
    (3 hrs @ $150 + $75 travel + $75 parts)

  • Full playfield service + flipper rebuild (in-shop): ~$1,020
    (5 hrs labor + $100 parts)

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  1. Describe your machine (make, model, issues).

  2. Choose your preferred service (up-to-home or in-shop).

  3. We’ll send a personalized quote.