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A L B A N Y V I D E O S E R V I C E
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Albany. California - USA
933 San Pablo Avenue
Postal Code 94706
Office Hours:
Saturdays 11:00AM / 02:00PM
Tuesday - Friday 11:00AM / 06:00PM
CLOSED SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS
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Albany Video Service offers consumer electronic repair with reasonable prices.
Celebrating 12 years of service in Albany!
We feature free in-shop estimates on CRT Televisions, Video Cassette Recorders, VCR/DVD Combinations, DVD Players, and Audio Equipment, as well as home theater installation!
Albany Video Service is Located at 933 San Pablo Avenue in Albany - between Berkeley and El Cerrito in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are on the east side of the street facing the gorgeous Pacific Ocean's Bay. We are directly Next door to the Albany Ford Service Center, and RS Motors. We are forty yards south of the popular Solano Avenue dining, service, and shopping district.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Do we repair DVD players? Yes and no. We recognize the fact that DVD players, like most electronics, were expensive when new. Now that the format has been on the market for over a decade, the cost of players has dropped radically. Most models are less than fifty dollars with all of the features one would dream of in a player. Repairs on DVD players are only economical a small fraction of the time. We recommend Albany merchants such as Target and Radio Shack as being good places to consider the purchase of a new DVD player.
What type of televisions do we repair? Unfortunately, our repertoire is relatively limited (by choice). We only repair the CRT type - no plasmas, LCD's or rear and front projection units. Basically, if it has a glass screen that is 36 inches or under in diagonal size, we can handle it.
How about VCRs or VCR/DVD combinations? Manufacturers make it problematic to get parts. Most do not provide parts for "cheaper" electronic devices - meant to be "disposable". That being said, we have tons of VCR repair parts in stock, including video heads. Most older VCRs are better built than the newer ones, and with better performance. So if the repair is reasonable, and we have the part in stock, we can repair your VCR. As far as VCR / DVD Combinations, the general rule is that as long as it is not a media/Disc "reading" issue, we may be able to fix your combination unit. When DVD players stop reading media, it usually represents a failure of the "optical pick-up" or Laser, rendering the player cost ineffective to repair. But in shop estimates are always free!
Audio equipment? For the most part yes. As a general rule, we avoid, and do not recommend repairs on most items manufactured in the 1970s or 1980s. We do not do turntables, reel-to-reel units, tube amplifiers, or "High End" audio. We can perform limited repairs on cassette decks and would recommend that you call us for more information.
How Long is the warranty on your repairs? Albany Video service has gone above and beyond with its repair warranty. We trust our work, and this is why we offer a stunning ONE YEAR warranty on VCR repairs, and SIX MONTH warranty on televisions and audio equipment. The warranty covers the entire unit, not just the completed repair! (Naturally some exclusions may apply.)
How about other types of equipment and services? We charge $65.00 per hour for repair time. So some devices are simply not worth the investment. We definitely avoid the items listed below. But for a fee, we may be willing to consider out of the ordinary jobs on an individual basis. Please call for more information.
We perform in-home repairs, consultation, as well as home theater installation and "tweaking".
We can work on Televisions with VCRs built into them, (TV/VCR Combinations) but the ones with DVD AND VCRs built into them are EXTREMELY DIFFICULT to work on for a host of reasons. We are selective about which model / malfunctions we do battle with.
Portable/laptop DVD players with screens are better off sent to the factory, where they will typically replace it with a refurbished one.
Free advice: Use extreme caution when buying a used TV off of CraigsList.org from someone who is moving out of town.
Albany Video Service is licensed with the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Electronic Appliance Repair. Our registration number is E76302. They are in Sacramento at 916.445.4751
We perform repairs with
precision, and lightning fast speed. Our average repair takes about one business
day.
Various Contacts - What we do not repair, and who we recommend:
Vacuum cleaner experts: Berkeley Vacuum Center in Berkeley. 510.540.6248
BETA equipment and Video Cameras: A-1 Photo Lab in Berkeley. 510.841.1233
Electronic parts and accessories: Al Lashers Electronics in Berkley. 510.843.5915
Professional audio, including instruments: Leos Pro Audio in Oakland. 510.653.1000
Audio equipment (that we can not handle): The Sound Well in Berkeley. 510.549.2126
Electronic Recycling: Alameda County Computer Resource Center in Berkeley. 510.528.4052
Computers: DJ computers 510.527.7696 and Payless Computer 510.527.4905, both in Albany
Home control and theater installation (high end): Music Lovers Audio in Berkeley. 510.558.1000
Video duplication and reformatting: Solano Copy Center in Albany. 510.527.1111 / AV Consultants in Oakland. 510.839.2020
When in doubt, we advise our clients to see who the factory recommends for the repair of their products. In other words, locate a "Factory Authorized" or "Factory Certified' repair facility whenever possible.
Albany Video Service is also the home of the Solano Avenue Association and Stroll:
The Solano Avenue Association is a non-profit merchants association whos members are restaurateurs, professionals and merchants along Solano Avenue, in Albany and Berkeley.
We produce The Solano Avenue Stroll Street Festival. Celebrating 33 years - it is always the Second Sunday in September.
We look forward to the opportunity to serve you.
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