Manual Typewriter Repair in Arvada and the Denver metro
Manual machines from Underwood, Royal, Smith-Corona, Remington, Olympia, Hermes, and Olivetti make up most of what crosses our bench. Decades of dried oil, dust, and eraser grit are usually the root cause of a 'broken' manual typewriter, so every repair begins with a full mechanical inspection rather than a guess. We degrease the segment, free each typebar, re-tension springs, and adjust the escapement so the carriage advances one crisp space per keystroke. Parts that are genuinely worn out, such as drawbands, platen knobs, and feed rollers, are replaced with correct or compatible components from our parts stock.
What this service covers
- Sticking keys, sluggish typebars, and jammed segments
- Skipping, piling, or uneven letter spacing
- Broken drawbands, mainsprings, and carriage return problems
- Bell, margin, tab, and line-spacing faults
- Missing or damaged keytops, feet, and covers
What to expect
Most manual repairs are completed in one to two weeks depending on parts. You will receive a written estimate before any work begins, and we call if anything unexpected turns up once the machine is apart.
Why owners choose Garrickaro Co.
We are a local shop with a real bench, a deep parts inventory and the patience these machines require. You get a written estimate, honest advice about whether the work makes sense, and a machine that is thoroughly tested before it leaves. Read more about our shop or browse our owner resources.