How to Repair a Tanning Bed

If you are one of the thousands of people who own their own personal tanning bed, at one time or another, you will probably have to repair it. Whether it's a simple replacement bulb or a cracked acrylic shield, chances are, it's far less expensive to simply repair the problem than to replace the tanning bed.

Instructions

• 1

  Determine the problem. The most common types of problems are cracked acrylic, cracked ballasts, damaged tanning bed switches and blown out bulbs.

• 2

  Contact the company you purchased the tanning bed from to determine if the part needing repair is under warranty.

• 3

  Refer to your tanning bed manual to find the appropriate replacement part or bulb. It's important to use the manufacturer's recommended brands in order to prevent future malfunctions.

• 4

  Find replacement bulbs or parts. The best place to find these are on the Internet, as many online retailers tend to offer much more affordable prices for parts and bulbs.

• 5

  Make sure the part or bulb you are ordering is compatible with your tanning bed model.

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  Read and study the instructions included in the replacement part as well as your tanning bed manual to ensure that you will be able to make the repair.

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  Locate a tanning bed repair technician in your area if you are unsure as to whether or not you can perform the required repair. Refer to the below links for more information.