Both on, and off topic:

1. Maybe I'm lucky, but here in Ottawa I found a top-notch tech who did a full ISF calibration (~3 hrs) on an RPV for $225C (~180US). I gotta think he'd charge less to clean out a cobweb!

2. The local Toshiba service tech only charged me $50C for a 45 minute housecall a year ago. Seems about right for a spider removal as well.

Bottom line: why risk screwing things up badly. In some cases do-it-yourself does not pay. At least call for a couple of quotes. It might even be worth it to pay extra for a tune-up / full calibration.

Regards.

Jeff Mackwood