REGULAR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE IS THE MOST REASONABLE INSURANCE AGAINST UNEXPECTED FAILURES.
Every two or three years, I schedule trips to my distant customers where a single round-trip service call can be prohibitively expensive. So in order to continue providing services to my customers in 19 states, the Virgin Islands, Jamaica, and the Bahamas, I plan trips by geographical areas (and islands) so travel costs, lodging, and meals can be shared. If you want to be included, just send me an e-mail with contact info, instrument make and model, and any pertinent details. When I am planning a trip to your area, I will send you an e-mail. There is no obligation to be on my list, and no obligation to respond to my e-mail. I can only provide an estimate of the cost given the details you provide, so be as specific as possible. The actual fee is usually very close to my estimate.
Pipe Organ – Tuning & Cleaning & Inspection:
Check all functions for operation. Perform a detailed physical inspection of all components in the organ system for leaks, wear, loose fittings, brittleness, cracking, etc. Clean electrical contacts, relays, and switches in console and pipe chambers. Measure and record all voltage and current levels. Replace extinguished indicator and music rack lamps. Lubricate blower motor and fan. Patch minor leaks in leather and rubber pneumatics. Tune all ranks of pipes if this has been requested in advance. Make minor adjustments to key contacts, tremulant motor speeds, pedal clavier pressure, etc. Check condition of the backup batteries, and replace if marginal or leaking acid. Record all data in your file. Submit a report of condition and any items needing further attention.
Electronic Analog Classical and Theatre Organ – Tuning & Cleaning & Inspection:
Check all functions for operation. Clean electrical contacts, relays, and switches in console and tone chambers. Treat all volume and tone controls with a conductive restorer. Replace extinguished indicator and music rack lamps. Tune all ranks of Main, Ensemble, Celeste, and Antiphonal oscillators to A-440 pitch. Remove all vacuum tubes if present, remove dust and oils from glass envelopes, test and record tube parameters, then treat pins and sockets with a chemical cleaner. Make minor adjustments to voicing, key contacts, tremulants, pedal clavier pressure, etc. Adjust all Power Supply voltages to factory specifications. Thoroughly inspect all components of the organ, including speakers. Check condition of the backup batteries, and replace if marginal or leaking acid. Record all data in your file. Submit a report of condition and any items needing further attention.
Electronic Digital Classical and Theatre Organ – Cleaning & Inspection:
Check all functions for operation. Clean electrical contacts, relays, and switches in console and tone chambers. Treat all volume and tone controls with a conductive restorer. Replace extinguished indicator and music rack lamps. Tune Master Oscillator(s) to factory specifications. Make minor adjustments to voicing (if specifically requested), key contacts, pedal clavier pressure, etc. Adjust all Power Supply voltages to factory specifications. Thoroughly inspect all components of the organ installation, including speakers. Check condition of the backup batteries, and replace if marginal or leaking acid. Record all data in your file. Submit a report of condition and any items needing further attention.
Electronic Carillon (mechanical & digital) – Cleaning & Inspection:
Check all functions for operation. Clean & lubricate mechanical clock gears. Clean electrical contacts, relays, switches, and roller cams. Treat all volume and tone controls with a conductive restorer. Replace extinguished indicator lamps. Degauss magnetic tape heads. Remove tape residue and built up oxides from pinch rollers, capstans, and belts in tape drive systems. Treat pinch rollers and other rubber parts with rubber conditioner. Lubricate motors, rollers, bushings, and other moving parts. Adjust hanging miniature bell rods for even volume and clear tone in Maas-Rowe systems. Remove all vacuum tubes if present, remove dust and oils from glass envelopes, test and record tube parameters, then treat pins and sockets with a chemical cleaner. In CD systems, clean CD laser lens with a special cleaner. Check speaker drivers for operation and clarity. Record all data in your file. Submit a report of condition and any items needing further attention.
Cast Bell & Tubular Bell Chime & Carillon – Cleaning & Inspection:
Clean and lubricate mechanical strikers, and burnish and polish electrical contact surfaces. Clean all keyboard contacts and relay contacts. Repair any broken wires in relay panels. Lubricate motor-generator unit. Replace extinguished indicator lamps. Record all data in your file. Submit a report of condition and any items needing further attention.
Indoor Tubular Cathedral Chime – Cleaning & Inspection:
Remove all chime tubes to inspect for cracks, deteriorated hangers, and worn or missing plunger rests and tips. Replace as needed. Remove, clean, and lubricate all mechanical strikers. Clean all keyboard contacts and relay contacts. Adjust strikers for even volume. Replace extinguished indicator lamps. Record all data in your file. Submit a report of condition and any items needing further attention.