| A well-made grandfather clock is an heirloom piece, | | | | swing," "runs too fast or slow," "chimes out of |
| designed to be handed down from generation to | | | | sequence," and "weights refuse to fall." The website |
| generation. As such, they are made to last over | | | | also offers instructional videos on how to repair |
| several lifetimes. In fact, some grandfather clocks | | | | clocks. If all else fails, they have a nationwide |
| from the 1700s and 1800s are still in existence today. | | | | directory of clock repair shops. |
| With such a long lifespan, it is inevitable that | | | | If you need to replace a broken part, some |
| grandfather clocks will occasionally need repair. | | | | companies or individuals do sell grandfather clock |
| If your grandfather clock needs repair, first check to | | | | parts. The How to Repair Clocks website offers a |
| see if it is under warranty. Most new clocks come | | | | short list of companies who sell clock parts. |
| with some type of limited warranty. If it is still under | | | | Grandfather clock parts are sometimes available at |
| warranty, read the terms of the warranty carefully. | | | | online auction sites. |
| Most will have specific procedures to follow for | | | | If your grandfather clock movement stops working, |
| repairs. Grandfather clock repair is available at local | | | | you can buy a replacement movement at companies |
| clock repair shops. To find one, look in your local | | | | specializing in clock movements. While grandfather |
| yellow pages. You could also do an internet search | | | | clock movement repair is available, it is usually less |
| for "grandfather clock repair in [town]." | | | | expensive to replace rather than fix. |
| If you would like to try to fix your clock yourself, | | | | Whether you are interested in fixing your clock |
| visit the website entitled "How to Repair Clocks." It | | | | yourself or hiring someone else to do it, there are an |
| gives some tips on such items as "pendulum will not | | | | abundance of resources available. |