Repair, not replace — craftsmanship for Tucson

A local, craftsman-style repair service for Tucson. I fix small appliances, electronics, and household items with careful diagnostics, transparent pricing, and no-pressure recommendations. The goal is simple: keep your things working and treat every repair with respect. I fix the things others won't.


If you're looking for a free repair clinic, check out the Tucson Repair Cafe.

Repair workbench with tools and electronics
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Various small appliances and electronics that can be repaired

Services

I fix small appliances, electronics, and household items. I buy parts from local businesses as much as possible.

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.)
  • Items others won't look at

Repairs Not Offered:

  • Major appliances (refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers, washing machines, etc.)
  • Computers, laptops, phones, tablets
  • These items have many specialized repair shops

Modalities:

  • At your home (on-site diagnostics & repair)
  • In my workshop (bench diagnostics & repair)
  • Pickup/dropoff (if needed)

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 you can choose a max price you're willing to pay to get your item repaired. And if you'd like, I can show you exactly how the repair was done so you can handle it yourself next time. Currently accepted payment methods are cash, check, Zelle.

Max Price for Repair - You Choose

  • You can set a max price you're willing to pay to get your item repaired
  • This will motivate me to work efficiently and get the job done quickly
  • This will help you avoid paying more than it's worth to you to get your item repaired

On-Site Diagnostics - $20

  • 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
  • This helps me cover driving time and avoid wasted service calls

Labor Rate - $60/hr

  • Billed in 15-minute increments after the first 30 minutes
  • Only charged if the item is fixed
  • If the item is not repairable, you only pay the diagnostic fee

Replacement Parts:

  • I will cover the cost of replacement parts up to $10
  • Parts over $10 will be an extra cost to you
  • I buy parts from local business, as much as possible
Tools and parts used for electronics repair

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 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 that, 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.

Peter Vieira, owner of Broken Blues Repairs

Repair History

Here are some of the repairs I've done in the past.

  • Small Appliances:

    • - Rice cookers & instapots, microwaves, toasters, blenders & mixers, coffee makers, blow dryers, steam irons, other small appliances

  • Electronics:

    • - Walkmans, CD/DVD players, surround sound cabling, laptops, phones, tablets, flatscreen TVs, other electronics

  • Household items:

    • - Digital kitchen scales, sewing machines, clocks, doors, LED dog collars, etc.

  • Lighting & Electrical:

    • - Lamps, LEDs, cords, etc.

  • Musical Instruments:

    • - Digital keyboard, digital organ

  • Tools & Machinery:

    • - 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.

(520) 261-7618 brokenbluesrepairs@gmail.com