Tim's ToastersReviews of timstoasters.com

I must say, I have never met someone so in tune with the love and adoration of people like us and our love for the Sunbeam Automatic Toaster. We are vintage loving folks, and our Sunbeam toaster had its issues. My search for someone I could trust to identify and fix the problems led us to Tim’s Toasters! We were so excited to find someone who shares our enthusiasm for this beautiful piece of Americana, and Tim’s knowledge of these toasters is unparalleled! He quickly had us go through a few tests and report back what we saw happening, he identified the problem and set a timeline for us and the toaster’s repair and restoration. In short, AMAZING is all we can say of the entire experience. Tim is a consummate professional, trustworthy and he is kind. Cannot say enough about Tim. We have one other toaster that we keep in our 1963 Shasta trailer, a T-20. For now, it is running good but we know who to trust if it needs work. Tim, we love you man, many, many thanks for all you do.

Unbelievable what Tim did with the toaster I sent him. It looked like it had been on a garage shelf for 20 years and now it is clean and working great. Now I have toaster I grew up with in my home. Thanks so much.

After decades of frustrating experiences with mediocre toasters designed to break after a few years, I found Tim’s Toasters after reading an article on The Verge. I contacted Tim and commissioned him to restore a Sunbeam T-20, all chrome, with Art Deco etching inspired by the 1939 World's Fair buildings the Trylon and the Perisphere. Tim found the model and set to work while I (tried) to wait patiently. It took time, but the wait was worth it. I now have a beautifully restored toaster that works perfectly. Tim is a fastidious artisan and incredibly meticulous. I equate his effort with my Sunbeam T-20 to an artist resurrecting a beautifully crafted machine from a bygone era of Americana when quality and design mattered. Throughout the process Tim kept me updated with his progress, sending photographs and progress reports as the work materialized. Thank you, Tim, for the work, the communication, and your attention to detail. These are precious traits.

Tim is simply the best. All around a VERY HIGH quality restoration. If you want it done right, send it to Tim. My grandparents’ toaster is as fresh and functional as the day it was born so many years ago. So many amazing extras in the packaging as well. Just a great experience and worth every penny.

Tim did a great job restoring my grandmother’s Sunbeam VT-40-1 toaster. It had sat for years in a garage and thanks to him it arrived back in like new (or even better) condition! Little touches like the box it was shipped back in with vintage Sunbeam branding show he goes above and beyond on even the little details. He also kept me updated throughout the entire process. It was a great experience!

A few years ago I found Tim's website after having picked up a long neglected Canadian model Sunbeam Radiant Control toaster which I cleaned and had mostly working but couldn't get the thermostat to "latch". I sent it out to Tim for repair assuming the thermostat was in need of rebuilding or replacement but he managed to fix it by cleaning and adjusting it and sent it back to me without charge! This after spending a decent amount of his time discussing the issue with me via e-mail and on the telephone. I was thrilled when the restored thermostat was reunited with my toaster and after a bit of calibration (and some more help from Tim) I was back up and toasting. Things were great for a few years until recently my toaster started having the same trouble where it wouldn't "catch" when the trip lever was engaged. I tried my best to troubleshoot, but came up short. Again, I reached out to Tim and he confirmed he would have to have a look at it so off the thermostat unit went to his workshop. Almost as soon as he received the part, it was fixed and sent back to me ready to be reinstalled in my toaster. Of course Tim's repair completely fixed the issue and my toaster is back up and running better then ever. Further, and despite my insistence, this man refused payment for any part of the process - even for the shipping ! When pressed on the matter, he citing some perceived error on his part. I can't say enough about his honesty and generosity, it is truly astounding. Thank you Tim once again and Happy Toasting!

The toaster Tim rebuilt is even better than the original. His attention to detail is amazing. I was truly blown away and it was well worth the wait.

If you need your Sunbeam toaster repaired and/or restored, look no further than Tim's Toasters. I can't say enough good things about Tim and his work. I had read about other people who had their toasters repaired, and it was enough to convince me to give it a go. I'm so glad I did. It took some time for the waitlist to catch up to me, but once it did, there were timely email updates, very kind and professional, plus pictures of YOUR toaster as the work progresses. It was a treat unboxing my toaster, which arrived before Christmas! It's never looked better, and works perfectly! What Tim is doing is unique, and well worth the money and time. Thanks Tim!