Pinball machines need constant care and maintenance. They are a great source of entertainment for young people and adults alike, but as they get older, maintenance is an issue and you may need to get your pinball machine repaired. What you don’t want is to spend more time waiting for machine repairs than actually playing.

What do you do when you need to repair a pinball machine or replace a part?

The first thing you need to know about your pinball machines is that they can hold very high voltages that may be deadly. Unless you know what you are doing, DO NOT attempt to repair the machine yourself. This high level can remain even after being unplugged. Therefore it is important to make sure the machine is unplugged and let it sit for several minutes to ensure all the voltage has been depleted.

Many repairs can be short quick fixes from replacing a bulb or flipper, and occasionally right up to a total overhaul of the entire pinball machine.

A pinball machine has two main areas, the play field and back box.

The play field is the main part of the game. You will need to keep dirt or anything that obstructs or slows down playing out. We can provide a full clean service to ensure the play field is free from oils, debris and anything that can cause an issue whilst playing.

The damage caused by the speed of the ball, which could be 40 miles per second, could be great. The flippers are a major part. They are easy to repair in most cases, and we carry a large number of spares at all times.

The most often cause of a pinball machine that doesn’t work are the fuses. Many times in an older machine a wrong fuse will be installed. There are three types of fuses time delay, fast acting, and extremely fast acting. You should always use the correct value. If your machine still does not work call us and we will come and repair it. We are happy to remove the machine if we need to, carry out the repair and deliver back to you.

Sometimes internal batteries leaks and cause damage to circuit boards. These should be checked and replaced regularly, as they maintain your high scores.

If your Pinball machine (or machines) is in need of some repair, maintenance or restoration work, we can help you. Quite often, all you need is a machine clean or new “rubbers” in different sizes.

We sell pinball machines as well as hire them. We can also give you some very useful tips on maintaining your pinball machine.