Clock Repair & Restoration
Clock repairs consist of total movement disassembly, inspection of parts to determine which are worn or damaged and need repair. Loose parts are cleaned using appropriate solutions, worn parts are replaced, pivots are polished and worn bushings replaced. The final step is to reassemble and test.
Clock restoration covers clock repair steps and cosmetic restoration of the case, dial, and decorative pieces. Restoration skills may include carpentry, wheel cutting, lacquering and dial restoration. The clock expert may need to create lost or broken parts. Time to restore a clock depends on the specific clock and the specific problem.
Clocks should be lubricated every three to six years, depending upon its environment, and cleaning every 8 to 10 years, depending on its environment.
Clock restoration covers clock repair steps and cosmetic restoration of the case, dial, and decorative pieces. Restoration skills may include carpentry, wheel cutting, lacquering and dial restoration. The clock expert may need to create lost or broken parts. Time to restore a clock depends on the specific clock and the specific problem.
Clocks should be lubricated every three to six years, depending upon its environment, and cleaning every 8 to 10 years, depending on its environment.
I service all types of mechanical clocks: Sligh, Howard Miller, Hentschel, Ridgeway, Jungans, Hermle, Herschede, Seth Thomas, Ansonia, New Haven, Sessions, Waterbury, and Welch. I repair most mantel, wall, and floor clocks (grandfather). If you live in the Hickory Unifour area just call 828-324-5193 for an appointment. Yes, I make house calls. Should you live outside the Hickory area...contact us for shipping instructions for an estimate.
I no longer repair cuckoo or anniversary clocks.
I no longer repair cuckoo or anniversary clocks.
Limited Warranty
- Overhauled metal clock movements are warranted to perform for a period of one year from date of completion of work without defects of material or workmanship except for breakage of any springs and damage caused thereby, or upon evidence of tampering or alteration to the work performed by Pendley's Clock Repair or its sub contractor.
- Partial repairs are warranted for one year only to the extent of the work performed, except for breakage of any springs and damage caused thereby, or upon evidence of tampering or alteration to the work performed by Pendley's Clock Repair or it's subcontractor.
- We accept no responsibility for damage caused by breakage of springs under any circumstances.
- No performance or durability warranty is made for wooden clock movements or parts.
- Service charges for unauthorized repairs will not be paid by Pendley's Clock Repair or its subcontractors. Pendley's Clock Repair or its subcontractors cannot be held liable for damages not directly connected to the work they perform.
Using Other Than Professional Clock Oils
Please note that it is necessary to charge an additional fee for clocks that have been aerosol/spray oiled. Not only does such treatment interfere with proper clock operations, but (1) the aerosol/sprays leave difficult to remove residues and (2) their excess coating of the movement parts results in costly reduction in the effectivness of the ultrasonic cleaning solutions used to clean precision clock movements. The added fee required for servicing movements so treated hardly covers the cost of lost solution effectiveness and additional time required to provide competent service.
