There's a whopping *one* typewriter repair shop in Akron, Ohio... okay, I'm not that surprised at the dwindling numbers. It's called North Akron Electronic Center, and I was sadly also not surprised at the poor service.

I never expected them to bend over backward for a non-commercial customer like me, who just wanted a single typewriter fixed and cleaned, but they were difficult to locate, did not open on time, were perplexed when I wanted to drop off the typewriter and come back for it at the repairman's convenience, and then proceeded to ignore me for about 5 days despite promising service later the same day. When they did call, it was simply to say that there were no parts for my machine and would I like to buy one of the machines they sell for $200 and up? I asked what, specifically or approximately, was wrong with mine, and I was flatly refused an explanation, which left me to wonder if the repairman looked at it at all beyond noting the manufacturer.

I wouldn't recommend them, but on the other hand there aren't many options in the area.