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Gearbox Repair FAQ

Straight answers on cost, turnaround, warning signs, and repair-vs-replace math.

Gearbox repair FAQ

Gearbox repair questions & answers

How fast can you repair a gearbox in an emergency?

24–72 hours for rush rebuilds, 24/7 response. We stock bearings and seals for the major brands and run round-the-clock when your line is down. Standard turnaround is 5–14 business days.

Is it cheaper to repair or replace a gearbox?

A quality rebuild typically costs 30–60% of a new unit — and skips the 16–30 week factory lead time on industrial gearboxes. We give you both numbers in writing, plus a third: a cash offer for your unit as-is if you'd rather replace it.

What are the warning signs a gearbox is failing?

Unusual noise or vibration, overheating (over ~200°F case temperature), oil leaks at seals, metal particles in the oil, and falling output performance. Catching it early usually means a bearing-and-seal rebuild instead of gear replacement — thousands cheaper.

How does your repair process work?

Free nationwide pickup → free teardown and inspection with photo/video documentation → written quote with price AND lead time → on approval we rebuild to OEM spec with new bearings and seals → loaded test run → ship back with a 12–24 month warranty. If you decline, free reassembly and return — or take our cash offer for the unit.

Do you repair gearboxes near me?

We serve all 50 states with free freight both directions on qualifying repairs. See our city pages for plant-specific info: Houston, Chicago, Pittsburgh, and 58 more industrial cities.

How do I choose a gearbox repair company?

Ask four questions: Do they publish pricing? Do they give lead times in writing? Do they document the teardown with photos? Do they warranty the work 12+ months? We do all four — and we're the only shop that will also make you a cash offer for the unit instead.

What brands do you repair?

100+ manufacturers: Falk, Flender, Sumitomo, SEW-Eurodrive, Philadelphia Gear, Lufkin, David Brown, Marley, Amarillo, Western Gear, Symetro, Metso, ZF, and every legacy American brand. If it has gears, we rebuild it — and we buy surplus units too.

Do you buy used or failed gearboxes?

Yes — that's what makes us different. Running, failed, surplus-new, or pulled from decommissioned lines: send the nameplate and photos, get a cash offer same day, free nationwide pickup.

💵 Still deciding? Send the nameplate to (412) 557-4495 — you'll get the rebuild price, the new price, AND a cash offer. Three numbers, one call.

Get your quote

Or call/text (412) 557-4495.