Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Finding Grandfather Clock Repair Services

By Amy Nelson


Most people will have different clocks around their home and some of these may be large mechanical models such as grandfather clocks. From time to time a mechanical timepiece will stop working due to normal wear or because a fault has developed and repairs will be needed. If you are looking for grandfather clock repair services there are various companies that can do the work.

A grandfather clock is a large timepiece in a wooden case with a complicated mechanical movement. As well as the internal workings the wooden case will also house a swinging pendulum to keep accurate time. If any parts of the timepiece fail they will need fixing so that the clock works properly and keeps good time.

Prior to searching for a repairer you should do a little homework and look at all of your options. Fixing any type of mechanical timepiece is technical work and repairs can only be done to the correct standards by trained technicians. If your piece is rare or antique it could be extremely valuable and it will need to be well maintained and looked after by a specialist.

You will find an established repairer by searching various places and there are specialists in many towns and cities. High street jewelers may be able to carry out repairs and there are contact numbers for specialists in the telephone book. Some firms will place adverts in magazines and newspapers and antique stores will usually have the details for a repairer.

The internet is also a useful place to locate a repair service and many technicians advertise their services online. Their web sites contain some useful information on the type of work that is carried out and there may also be a testimonials page where you can read customer comments. If you intend to use a web based repairer it is advisable to contact them to confirm that they can do the work on your particular timepiece.

The price you pay for repair work will vary and depend on how long the work takes and what spares parts are used. The repairer may have to order spares from a manufacturing company or they may have to make parts from scratch. The wooden case may also need some repairs and may be sent to a wood working specialist to be worked on.

Following the repair work you should hang on to the payment receipt that is issued as it may be needed. If repairs are covered by a time based warranty you will have to show the original payment receipt to make any claims if a fault develops. It is also worth saving the contact details for the repairer that you have used which you may need at a later date.

If you have a mechanical clock there are a few simple things that can be done that will help to keep it working. Always have a timepiece serviced by a technician and ensure that it has been lubricated with a suitable type of oil and properly cleaned. It is also very important not to over wind a mechanical clock to avoid damaging the movement.




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