Question for grandfather clock owners???

[Laugh O. Grams]

M wife surprised me with a Bulova Piermont II Grandfather clock for my very 1st Father's Day this year. It was delivered to my house today. I have wanted one since I was a little boy, as the chimes bring back incredible memories of summers spent at my Grandparents' house where they owned one as well. Now that I got the schmaltz out of the way, my question is: Other than dusting it, what is the general upkeep like on a grandfather clock?

 

[ElizK]

All I ever did to mine was to pull the chains on it every week. I don't know of anything else.

I love the sound of clocks chiming... but not my DH's favorite thing. I only pulled one of the 3 chains so that it wouldn't chime, until I broke it. One of these days I'm going to fork over the money to have it fixed. Enjoy your new clock!

 

[ZachnElli]

You need to have it oiled and serviced every few years. You can call a local clock shop or the place your wife bought it to ask them about it and how much it costs. I got this from my dh who's dad (my fil) owns a clock shop! (I have several clocks, all gifts of course! )