As a newcomer to his forum, I have been impressed by the depth of knowledge shown by various posters, so I don't doubt that several people will be able to answer this question.
Some churches seem to think that when they install an expensive pipe organ it will last forever. Therefore they always seem surprised when large sums need to be spent to maintain the instrument. An organist/choirmaster for whom I have a great deal of respect (recently retired after 30 years at an Episcopal cathedral) always told me that you should spend (or set aside in a reserve fund) 10% of the instrument's replacement cost every year.
Subsequently I have heard figures ranging from that % down to only 1%, which seems a bit low.
Is there consensus on a good average amount?
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