Clock repair is a dying art form unless more young people are willing to learn how to repair clocks to get them back to their original glory. I love to take apart a mantel clock, clean it, and oil it to regain its original running condition. I had the great privilege of working with Lloyd Vollmers in Mason City, Iowa. Lloyd is an expert when it comes to clock repair of all types. He has repaired mantel clocks, alarm clocks, Grandfathers clocks, and more for me. Getting an old clock back up and running again is like rejuvenating an old friend. The pendulum is like the heartbeat of a human. If it is not in perfect beat or swing, it will not work.
I love the sound of clocks ticking in the background in my house. I find that listing to a watch is very relaxing. When my clocks are not running, the place sounds dead and silent. The ticking clocks bring life into my home. I especially love the sound of the old Seth Thomas mantle Clocks. They have a sound with a deep and clear tick-tock and chime. The old grandfather’s clocks leave a taste of distinction and worldly charm in your home. They make a statement in the same room they are in your home. They have glandular information you cannot find in modern clocks today.
I have Seth Thomas and Howard Miller clocks in my house, mainly. They are easy to repair and need less than other clocks brands. I love to use an old-fashioned alarm clock in the morning. They are very loud, and you cannot oversleep when you use a retro wind-up alarm clock.
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