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Setting The Time on Your Chiming Clock - Video
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WELCOME PAGE l THE COLLECTION l CONTACT US NON-CHIMING SERVICE l REVERE & GE CLOCKS After Your Repair Guide & History Setting The Time on Your Chiming Clock - Video |
A few things about GE and Revere Westminster clocks that you should know. First, all of these clocks are fitted with a Telechron manufactured movement. Beside the unusual and unique versions - dual chiming, auxillary movements, Grandfather and other tall case clocks- there are two basic movements -- Movements made pre 1933 and movements made post 1933 and through the sixities. This means that at a minimum, your clock is 50 years old and in fact, can be 80 plus years old. The majoritiy of the clocks we work on were made in the 1930s and 1940s, making them an average of 75 years old. This tells us two things - Telechron made a fine product to last this long and your clock is old and needs some TLC! It is a precision mechanical piece of equipment that has numerous moving parts including gears, springs, washers, plus striking hammers, chime rods, an electric field coil and a sealed rotor to drive it all. You will have to learn a few things about your clock to keep it running the way it should. We provide both written and video instructions on many areas of operation and adjustment. We can clean and oil it, repair or replace broken parts and refinish the wooden case. We can rebuild your rotor, supply new glass, repair broken case parts, supply missing parts, and basically rebuild and restore your treasure. But you should have a basic knowledge of how it works and what to look for when something just doesn't work right. We are here to guide you and offer email and phone support when a problem arises, because it can get costly if you have to send it in to us to reset the time or make a hammer adjustment.
Please Note: We are no longer accepting Grandfather, Grandmother, or other Tall clock movements for service work. We are also no longer accepting Telechron Strike only or Ship's Bell Clocks for repair except for routine cleaning and rotor work. Chiming problems on these '6' series clocks cannot be repaired. |
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Since we started repairing these clocks over seven years ago, we have had a growing demand for these services. We have become one of the few companies that do complete repair and restoration work on Telechron Motored clocks - both chiming and non-chiming. We have serviced hundreds of these clocks during this time.
Because of the volume of requests for repair services, we have set up a Westminster Waiting List. Once you have contacted us with your desire to have service work done on your clock, your name will be placed on our waiting list and you will be given a number indicating your position on the list. As we get close to your name we will send you an email giving you the information you will need to send your clock in. Please do do not send any Westminster clocks in without prior approval. The counter below lists the number of people who are on the list, and the number of the next clock to be called in. I will update this counter at least once a month, if not more often. We work on several clocks at one time, so the numbers may jump by a few at any given time. If the counter shows that number 10 is up next, and your number is 20, it means that there are ten clocks before you to be serviced. If you are not on the list and the counter shows number 10 up next and the number of names on the list is 45, you will be placed on the list at number 46 with 35 clocks before you. As we catch up, the number of names on the list should come down to a reasonable number with shorter waiting times. We will continue to do repairs on non-chiming clocks in Florida. Turnaround times are short to medium- usually 10 days or less. You can send non-chiming repairs in at any time - there is no list for them. See our order form under the Non-Chiming Repair Section or email me with your questions. Thanks---Al |
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Westminster Repair Counter Updated 01/28/12 |
Number of Names on the List: 64 | Next Number Up: 18 |
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A Complete Clock Makeover: Movement, Rotor and Case Certain models may be extra. Replacement of broken parts and other services are additional The Silverdollar Productions touch given to your case would signify a finely reconditioned timepiece saved from the ravages of time! This is one area where most clockmakers don’t even want to get involved in. You may not notice it, but your clock has undergone a slow transition over the decades. Embedded dirt, layers of old wax, neglect and smoke damage have contributed to premature aging and drying of the wood. In addition to a full movement overhaul and a rebuilding of your rotor - see details below, we restore your entire case. The finish on your case is removed down to the original wood. Small scratches get blended in and any minor repairs will be made. Then, after a week of hand rubbing in coats of tung oil, the finish is brought back to a beautiful luster revealing the lovely wood your clock was made with. In addition, all brass fixtures get cleaned or repainted if that was the original finish. Dials, hands and glass are also cleaned. What you will get back is a beautiful clock ready to offer you many years of faithful service. Please note that although we do everything to make your case look as good as possible, there may still be signs of wear from aging. 
All work done the old fashioned way! We hand rub multiple coats of Formby's Tung Oil Finsh on and into the wood of your case. We do not use polyurethane, spray varnish, waxes, or any other artificial shortcut type products. All Clock Restorations come with our online guide explaining the history of Revere clocks, as well as set-up and handling minor problems. Full email and phone support at no extra charge. Additional labor for repairs or adjustments are billed at $45/Hr. 4 Month Warranty on workmanship. All rebuilt rotors have a 9 month Warranty (shipping not included) |
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Clean and Oil: $154 Most of the clocks we see haven't had regular service done on the movement over the years, and some have never been serviced. Service work will clean up the dirt and grime that has built up, make your clock run better, clear up many minor problems, and extend the life of the movement. If your case is in good condition, or you are happy with they way it looks, we can service and repair the rest od your clock. We remove your movement from the case, remove the coil and rotor assembly, and sonic clean the movement in our industrial ultrasonic cleaner. Once cleaned, we inspect the entire movement, including the coil and rotor and the electrical wiring, and make all necessary adjustments for the chimes and strike. We replace certain tension springs and properly oil your movement. The movement is then bench tested for up to one week, and any adjustments are made during this time. 
Once we feel the movement is operating correctly, we reinstall it in your clock case, and install a new reproduction cloth covered power cord with a button type plug. We clean your dial, hands, glass and the basic case. All brass is cleaned and the clock is tested one more time before it is returned to you. 
If you are not sure about the age or condition of your rotor, we strongly recommend having it rebuilt at this time. There is no way of telling how long a rotor will last, even if it does fine during our week long testing. If your original rotor does fail within our warranty period (4 months), we will rebuild it without any additional labor charges - you only pay for the rebuilding but will be responsible for shipping charges. After that time, there will also be additional labor charges.
Price does not include additional parts such as glass, chime rods, etc. nor case work. You may send in your movement only for servicing if you prefer. This can save money on shipping charges and avoid possible damages to your case in shipping. We have online videos that show you how to remove and replace your movement, and also how to set the chimes correctly. Please let us know that you will be sending the movement only and we will let you know what to send. Additional labor for repairs or major adjustments are billed at $45/Hr. |
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The rotor is the most important part of your Telechron movement. Along with the field coil, it runs your movement. It is, in itself, a tiny movement consisting of plates and gears. It was sealed at the factory when your clock was new, and it may still be running.A bad rotor can cause a multitude of problems from slowing time, making noise, and chiming out of synch. Remember, most of these rotors are from the 1930s or 1940s, which makes them 70 - 80 years old. Unless they have been replaced or correctly serviced at some point since they were new, you should have your rotor rebuilt. 
Unfortunately new rotors are no longer available, and a used rotor is, well, a used rotor. There have been many tricks along the way to inject oil into your rotor or drill a hole and add oil, or even replace it with a new one piece motor assembly. We have tried them all, and have not been satisfied with any of these approaches. We feel the only way to correctly service a bad rotor, is to take it apart, clean it, replace any worn gears, fill it with new synthetic oil, seal it back up and set it to the Original Telechron Factory Specs. We can guarantee this works and you can be worry free for years to come.
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Besides servicing your movement and rotor, and refinishing your case, we can also provide many other services and parts including:
Because of this, we regret the fact that we cannot sell any of the parts mentioned on these pages on an individual basis. Thank you for your understanding. TERMS OF SERVICE We warranty our Repair Services for Four months with no charge for labor or any parts purchased during service work. During the first thirty days we will pay for shipping for services we performed. After 30 days you will be responsible for all shipping charges. Rotors are warranteed for Nine months Parts and Labor (shipping is additional after 30 days). Adjusting the time and setting the chime rod hammers are demonstrated in videos on our web site and you are responsible for this once you receive your clock back. We will assist by email and/or phone if needed. We cannot cover return shipping charges for new problems that may arise nor if a returned clock is deemed to be not covered under warranty. If we have issued a prepaid return label and it is determined that the work is not covered under warranty, you will be charged back for the shipping charges. All repairs require a $50 deposit check or MO to be sent to our main office in Florida at the same time as the clock is sent to one of our repair shops. Upon completion, your final invoice will be credited with this deposit. We will advise you of any additional costs other than what has been indicated on your order form, and will wait your approval before proceding. Invoices are due on receipt when your clock is completed and ready to ship back to you.You may pay by personal check, Money Order, or PayPal using a credit card or eCheck. Unless prior arraingements have been made, clocks left unpaid over thirty (30) days, may be sold to pay your invoice. By sending in your clock and order form, you are agreeing to the terms as described here. |
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