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Neglect is the most common problem with swinging bells. More than half of all churches have a bell in their steeple. Many see regular usage, but many churches are afraid to pull the rope. In particular, the person pulling on the rope is very aware that they are standing under ~~may~~ thousands of pounds of bronze that could come crashing down through the ceiling.

Neglect is the most common problem with swinging bells. More than half of all churches have a bell in their steeple. Many see regular usage, but many churches are afraid to pull the rope. In particular, the person pulling on the rope is very aware that they are standing under thousands of pounds of bronze that could come crashing down through the ceiling.

When was the last time your bell was inspected? Regular maintenance is key to safe reliable ringing. [https://www.chimemaster.com/bell-service/ Chime Master] would be glad to give you a quote on annual or biennial service agreements.

When was the last time your bell was inspected? Regular maintenance is key to safe, reliable ringing. <br>[https://www.chimemaster.com/bell-service/ Chime Master] would be glad to give you a quote on annual or biennial service agreements.

== Preventable symptoms ==

This list is not exhaustive and is not intended to replace a yearly service call by a professional. The old saying that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure holds true today, all of the issues listed ~~above~~ can be easily prevented.

This list is not exhaustive and is not intended to replace a yearly service call by a professional. The old saying that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure holds true today, all of the issues listed below can be easily prevented.

=== Rattles, clicking and clanking ===

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=== Shifting clunks ===

Does it feel like your bell clunks when you ring it? This is a very serious problem indicative of a loose bell. If you ever feel like the bell shifts against the rope, stop swinging the bell until it can be professionally inspected.

Does it feel like your bell clunks when you ring it? This is a very serious problem indicative of a loose bell. <br>If you ever feel like the bell shifts against the rope, <b>stop swinging the bell</b> until it can be professionally inspected.

=== Rope is hard to pull ===

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-Neglect is the most common problem with swinging bells. More than half of all churches have a bell in their steeple. Many see regular usage, but many churches are afraid to pull the rope. In particular, the person pulling on the rope is very aware that they are standing under may thousands of pounds of bronze that could come crashing down through the ceiling.
+Neglect is the most common problem with swinging bells. More than half of all churches have a bell in their steeple. Many see regular usage, but many churches are afraid to pull the rope. In particular, the person pulling on the rope is very aware that they are standing under thousands of pounds of bronze that could come crashing down through the ceiling.
-When was the last time your bell was inspected? Regular maintenance is key to safe reliable ringing. [https://www.chimemaster.com/bell-service/ Chime Master] would be glad to give you a quote on annual or biennial service agreements.
+When was the last time your bell was inspected? Regular maintenance is key to safe, reliable ringing. <br>[https://www.chimemaster.com/bell-service/ Chime Master] would be glad to give you a quote on annual or biennial service agreements.
 == Preventable symptoms ==
-This list is not exhaustive and is not intended to replace a yearly service call by a professional. The old saying that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure holds true today, all of the issues listed above can be easily prevented.
+This list is not exhaustive and is not intended to replace a yearly service call by a professional. The old saying that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure holds true today, all of the issues listed below can be easily prevented.
 === Rattles, clicking and clanking ===
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 === Shifting clunks ===
-Does it feel like your bell clunks when you ring it? This is a very serious problem indicative of a loose bell. If you ever feel like the bell shifts against the rope, stop swinging the bell until it can be professionally inspected.
+Does it feel like your bell clunks when you ring it? This is a very serious problem indicative of a loose bell. <br>If you ever feel like the bell shifts against the rope, <b>stop swinging the bell</b> until it can be professionally inspected.
 === Rope is hard to pull ===