Although the organ still sounds wonderful to most, it is in dire need of restoration. Pipe organs use many perishable materials such as very thin leathers in their moving parts, all of which need replacing. The bellows are nearly all leaking and need to be either repaired or replaced with modern electric blowers.

The console needs to be completely rewired. The combination pistons are still programmed using copper strips and a 'make-or-break' toggle switch while the cabling is still all cloth covered. The stops do not always respond to being pulled in or out meaning that the player is not always sure what sound he will hear when he plays! The console itself is very fickle and can decide not to co-operate without warning or reason.