A Down Sign Is a Closed Sign.

Bulbs, ballasts, drivers, transformers, we service every component inside your sign, no matter the type. Sign's still in good shape? We just replace what's broken.

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Sign Repair

Most "Broken Signs" Aren't Broken Signs.

When a sign goes dark, the sign itself is almost always fine. What's failed is a component inside, usually a bulb, a ballast, a driver, or a transformer. Replacing the right part costs a fraction of replacing the whole sign. We figure out what's actually wrong, quote you a flat rate, and fix it.

Rick Signs technician in safety harness repairing a storefront illuminated sign from the Van Ladder bucket truck in Chicago
Rick Signs technician operating the bucket truck during a winter pole sign service call in Chicago
Close-up of the illuminated O’Reilly Auto Parts cabinet sign mounted on a high pole — Rick Signs repair Chicago
Rick Signs Van Ladder bucket truck and service van positioned at a tall commercial pole sign in Chicago
Rick Signs Van Ladder bucket truck extended high to reach an illuminated commercial sign in Chicago
Common Repairs

Bulb & Lamp Replacement

Burned-out bulbs in cabinet signs, lightboxes, and exterior signs. We swap them and check for the underlying cause.

Tymothy Mough installing components during a sign repair job for Rick Signs in Chicago
Common Repairs

Ballast & Driver Replacement

Ballasts regulate fluorescent and HID lighting; drivers regulate LED. When they go, your light goes. We replace with the right spec.

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Common Repairs

Transformer Service

Sign transformers (especially for neon and high-voltage applications) need the right rating and proper install. We handle both.

Rick Signs technician operating ground equipment outside a commercial building during a sign service call in Chicago
Tymothy Mough installing components during a sign repair job for Rick Signs in ChicagoLED driver and power supply for a commercial sign — Rick Signs replacement part close-upRick Signs technician operating ground equipment outside a commercial building during a sign service call in Chicago
Process

How It Works

We keep it simple. Call us, we assess what's broken, and we fix it fast without the runaround.

Component Diagnosis

A photo or short video of the sign when it's running tells us which component failed, bulb, ballast, driver, or transformer.

Flat-Rate Quote

Once we know what's bad, we send a fixed quote covering both the replacement part and the install.

One-Visit Repair

We show up with the right parts, swap them on site, and have the sign reading bright again in a single trip.

Sign Dark? Let's Fix It.

Call now for fast repair or request a free estimate from our team.

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