While most manufacturers design their instruments to be user serviceable, few directors have the time to devote to anything more than immediate pre-performance emergency repairs. Regular, routine maintenance, parts replacement, adjustments, voicing and proper cleaning are all too often perpetually postponed, or simply overlooked entirely.

Most handbells require their first Basic Servicing at the age of about 4 to 6 years. Thereafter, depending on usage, the servicing should be repeated every 1 to 3 years. A thorough, professional Machine Cleaning and Polishing of the castings should be done around once every 6 to 10 years.