Monday, January 15, 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.

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 can find a repairer to carry out the work on your timepiece by searching a few places. There are contact numbers for specialists in the phone book and some high street jewellery stores may also be able to do the work. Many specialists will also advertise in the press and antique dealers will also be able to put you in touch with a qualified repair technician.

The net is another place where you will find a repair company and there are a large number of them that advertise online. The web pages for the firms are worth reading to get some information and you may also be able to read feedback from clients that have had work done. When you use an online repair service it is a good idea to email or call them to ensure they can work on your type of timepiece.

The costs of getting timepieces fixed are dictated by the time it takes to get the repairs done and the parts that are fitted. The repairer may have to source parts from a supplier to get the job done or they may have to make them in their workshop. If the case needs to be worked on it may have to be shipped to a specialist cabinet maker for attention.

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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