Repair

• Computers – repair & tech support: ie) desktops and laptops and
  peripherals such as keyboards, mice, headsets, speakers, external
  devices.

• Electronics: Home entertainment items including stereos, guitar amps, electric pianos. VCRs. DVD players, and kids’ electronic toys.

• Small appliances: ie) lamps, toasters, foot heaters, hair dryers, and fans.

• Clothing/textiles: ie) shirts, pillowcases, pants, tablecloths. If bringing zipper or button repairs, you must provide your own button/zipper. Not accepted – items requiring alterations, hemming, bag repair, shoes. Some zipper repairs may not be possible due to complexity and time.

• Bicycles – minor repairs and tune ups. Replacement parts such as cables or inner tube, must provide your own part(s)

• General: small, portable items

Unfortunately, not all broken items can be fixed at a repair café. The volunteer repairers will do their best to diagnose and repair your broken item, but if it is unrepairable, or if the repair will take longer than your 30-minute appointment, your repair won’t be possible.  

The Repair Cafe has the right to reject any of the following items:

• Items containing lead or asbestos 
• Unclean items, such as those with food residue, grease, or dust
• Items containing insects of any kind, dead or alive
• Dirty and unwashed clothing and textiles items

The following items are not accepted for repairs:

• Printers
• Furniture
• Tablets
• Large appliances
• Bags and backpacks
• Shoes
• Jewelry
• Sewing machines
• Power washers
• Any clothing item that needs hemming or alterations
• Items that will take longer than 30 minutes to repair 

Important note

 If you bring an item that is not repairable to a repair event, you must take it back and dispose of the item responsibly.