Monday, 15 January 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.

Grandfather clocks are fairly large mechanical timepieces that are cased in a polished wooden cabinet. As well as the mechanical movement and clock face there is a pendulum that swings to regulate the time. When any components fail they will need replacing or repairing so that the timepiece functions properly and keeps good time.

Before searching for a repairer it is advisable to look at all of the options that are available. Fixing and maintaining grandfather clocks is an extremely skilled job and any work on them will need to be carried out by someone that is properly qualified. Many older timepieces will be valuable and it is important that they are properly looked after and well maintained.

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.

When the repair work has been done it is very important to keep payment receipts that are issued for future reference. Many of the repairers will guarantee their work for a period of time and you will need to produce receipts to get future work done under the terms of a guarantee. It is also a good idea to make a written note of the contact details for the repairer in case they are needed again.

If you own a grandfather clock there are a few things that you can do to keep it in good working order. Timepieces should be serviced by a qualified technician at regular intervals and the moving parts will need to be cleaned and lubricated with the correct type of oil. Some care is also needed when you wind the clock as over winding can cause serious damage to the complex movement.




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