Wise Owl Clock Repair of Skagit Valley
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    • Clock Maintenance
    • Oiling
    • Cleaning
    • Overhauling
    • Housecalls
    • Watch Batteries
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  • About
  • FAQs
  • Services
    • Clock Maintenance
    • Oiling
    • Cleaning
    • Overhauling
    • Housecalls
    • Watch Batteries
  • Store
  • Warranty
  • Contact

Cleaning

Proper cleaning of clocks requires the complete disassembly of the movement (hence the saying, “I am going to clean your clock!” is a threat to reduce the other person to small pieces.)
Once the clock is completely disassembled, the parts are placed in an ultrasonic cleaner.  I use water-based cleaning fluids because they are more environmentally friendly.  Once the movement is clean, I rinse it in hot water and then bathe the steel parts in alcohol to absorb the water and prevent rust.  I then dry the movement under hot air.
Ultrasonic cleaners do a good job of removing most of the grime from the movement, but they don’t get everything.  Each part must be inspected and hand cleaned as necessary.  I use toothpicks to “peg out” each pivot hole to make sure that they are absolutely clean.
Once the parts are completely clean, the movement is re-assembled and oiled.  Then the movement is tested, adjusted as necessary, returned to the case, and tested again.
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Using a toothpick to get the last bit of grime.
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Email: mike@wiseowlclock
​repair.com

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Hours


Phone:
​360-336-2780

Wise Owl Clock Repair
275 West Rio Vista Avenue, Suite 1
Burlington, WA  98233

Monday:     By appointment
​Tuesday:     10:00-2:00
Wed:             10:00-2:00
Thursday:   10:00-2:00
Friday:         10:00-2:00
Saturday:   By appointment

Closed on Sunday 

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