Repair, not replace — craftsmanship for Tucson
A local, craftsman-style repair service for Tucson. I fix small appliances, electronics, and everyday items with careful diagnostics, transparent pricing, and no-pressure recommendations. The goal is simple: keep your things working and treat every repair with respect.
If you're okay traveling and looking for a free repair clinic, check out the Tucson Repair Cafe.
Services
I fix small appliances, electronics, and everyday items with careful diagnostics, transparent pricing, and no-pressure recommendations. The goal is simple: keep your things working and treat every repair and owner with respect. I buy parts from local businesses as much as possible.
I do not fix major appliances, such as refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers, washing machines, etc. I do not fix computers, laptops, phones, tablets, etc., since there are many specialized repair shops for those. Hi-fi equipment is best handled by a specialist, such as Hi-Fi Workshop.
Repairs Offered:
- Small appliances (blenders, mixers, toasters, coffee makers, microwaves, etc.)
- Lamps and lighting (lamps, lights, light switches, etc.)
- Household electronics (CD/DVD players, A/V connections, radios, etc.)
- Fans, heaters, and vacuums (fans, heaters, vacuums, etc.)
- Chargers, power supplies, and cables (chargers, power supplies, cables, etc.)
- Small mechanical devices (sewing machines, small mechanical devices, motors, etc.)
- Many other random items
On-Site Services:
- At your home (on-site diagnostics)
- In my workshop (bench repairs)
- Pickup/dropoff available
My Approach:
- Listen to your needs and desires
- Slow, careful, methodical work
- Honest communication
- Clear pricing with no surprises
- Repair over replace, whenever practical
Pricing
At the heart of my business is reducing landfill waste, pushing back against throwaway culture, and helping you keep the things you already own. I know repair costs can sometimes exceed the price of a new item, so I'm always willing to work with you to find a solution that works for both of us. And if you'd like, I can show you exactly how the repair was done so you can handle it yourself next time.
On-Site Diagnostics - $35
- Covers up to 30 minutes of diagnosis and troubleshooting
- Non-refundable
- If a repair is possible, I'll explain the options and get your approval before proceeding
- If a repair is not possible, you only pay the diagnostic fee
On-Site Labor Fee - 60/hr
- Billed in 15-minute increments after the first 30 minutes
- Only charged if item is fixed
- If the item is not repairable, you only pay the diagnostic fee
Bench Work (Take-Home Repairs) - $75/hr
- For repairs requiring deeper testing, soldering, or specialized tools
- Billed in 15-minute increments
- You will receive a time estimate before work begins and can set a max price
Pick-up/Drop-off Fee - $20
- For items that need to be transported for bench repair
- Includes both pickup and return
Replacement Parts:
- I will cover the cost of the part if it's $10 or less
- Parts over $10 are the responsibility of the customer
- I buy parts from local business, as much as possible
Meet the Owner
My name is Peter Vieira. Originally from New Hampshire, I've lived in Tucson since 2021, but have been
coming here for decades with my family. I'm the proud owner of a Joesler home that I hope to be a good
steward of.
My Passion:
I'm passionate about helping people, learning, being detail-oriented, doing methodical work, and helping create a sustainable society and environment. I've been volunteering as a repairer for the Tucson Repair Cafe since it's founding in 2021. Before I volunteered at the Repair Cafe in Toulouse, France.My Skills:
I started out as a Mechanical Engineer, and then moved to robotics software and controls in Grad School and Jet Propulsion Lab. Since 2019, I've been doing web development. I speak decent French, workable Japanese and Mandarin, and some Spanish.My Hobbies:
I love trail running, cycling, inline skating, basketball, soccer, pool, table-tennis, frisbee, harmonica, guitar, the blues, ancestry and home research, and being curious.
Repair History
Here are some of the repairs I've done in the past.
- Small Appliances:
- Electronics:
- Household items:
- Lighting & Electrical:
- Musical Instruments:
- Tools & Machinery:
- Rice cookers & instapots, microwaves, toasters, blenders & mixers, coffee makers, blow dryers, other small appliances
- Walkmans, CD/DVD players, surround sound cabling, laptops, phones, tablets, flatscreen TVs, other electronics
- Digital kitchen scales, sewing machines, clocks, doors, LED dog collars, etc.
- Lamps, LEDs, cords, etc.
- Digital keyboard, digital organ
- Electric drills, electric chainsaws, etc.
Get In Touch
Call or text me to start your repair, or just ask a question.
I'll give you an idea of what to expect, and schedule a time that works for you.