In our last post, we took a brief peek at neon light history, our company’s capabilities along with our quality products and customer service.  The next logical question is, “how much does it cost to repair a neon sign?” The cost to repair a neon sign can vary. And while we can’t give you a specific price here, we can shed light on the process. If you call a local sign company or electrician, much of the cost will be labor. If you have qualified staff or know of qualified people, the cost to repair a sign can be significantly less.

Whoever repairs the sign, as the end user you have a place to purchase the brand-name parts needed for the repair. PartsForSigns.com provides easy access to top-quality products, including neon transformers and accessories, fluorescent ballasts, fluorescent sockets, LED strip lighting and power supplies for channel letter lighting, and other miscellaneous sign parts.

We also get this question, “Why should I purchase neon sign replacement parts from PartsForSigns.com?” Without a doubt, it’s because of our fast shipping, competitive pricing, easy ordering, and solid customer service. We’ve been in business for more than a decade and our goal is to make sign repairs easy by lending you our support. We offer product instructions and information, schematics, cut sheets, and cross-reference charts—we will be here when you need us. Call 888-474-6136 for additional information or chat with us online.

Though LEDs have reduced the sale of neon products, there’s a trend toward restoring vintage neon signs. At PartsForSigns.com, we can help you find parts for you vintage neon sign project. This Q & A will give you an overview.

Q: How can I find neon sign parts for vintage signs?

A: If you have a vintage sign and the exact parts are no longer available, chances are we can provide the acceptable substitution for your part.

Q: How do I know if I need a neon sign transformer?

A: If there are no shorts in the wiring or neon, then chances are the transformer needs to be replaced. If the wiring shows signs of burning, then you have a short, and the wiring needs replaced. Typically the neon tube would be the last part to be bad. In this case, you would need to remove the tube from the sign and take it to a local sign shop with a neon department to have tested/repaired.

Q: Why are today's neon tubes better than in the past?

A: They are not necessarily. However, neon can be tricky. Especially in outdoor applications. You might find that a simple replacement part will solve the problem for a long time. If, however, you experience on going issues to keep your neon sign working, you may want to consider the many LED replacement/retrofit parts we have available.

Whether your needs are for a business or hobby project, give us a call to help you bring your vintage neon sign back to life. You can contact us at 888-474-6136 to discuss your one-of-a-kind project or chat with us online.