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Why does my grandfather clock only chime sometimes?
To re-align the minute hand, first turn it clockwise until the clock chimes, and note which quarter hour it is chiming. Using a small pliers, loosen the small nut that holds the hands on their arbor. Remove the nut and the minute hand. Check that the bushing is not lose in the hub of the hand.
How do you fix a chime on a clock?
Adjusting the Hourly Chime
- When your mantel clock chimes, count the number of times it chimes.
- Move the hour hand to the hour indicated by the hourly chime (count the number of gongs at the hour).
- Reset the time using the minute hand to the correct hour and the chime should adjust along with the clock hands as well.
Can you adjust chimes on grandfather clock?
If you need to make adjustments, you can do so by way of a small screw located under the pendulum. Turn it left to slow the clock down or right to speed it up. Use tiny adjustments over time. Wait at least a day after each adjustment to evaluate the clock’s performance before making further change.
How often does the chime play on a grandfather clock?
When a grandfather clock has issues with the chime functioning these are some basic corrections. The chime is the song that plays every 15 minutes and not to be confused with the strike. The strike is what calls out the hours after it is done with the chime song.
How long does it take for a grandfather clock to stop?
There are many times a grandfather’s clock pendulum will look like it is swinging just fine; however, if the grandfather clock is not running properly the pendulum will eventually stop, usually in 10 to 20 minutes. Here are a few things you might want to try yourself prior to calling a clock repairman.
What causes a grandfather clock to stop ticking?
This might be caused by the front to back leveling of the grandfather clock. If the back is too high, the pendulum will drag on the weights and stop the clock. If the front is too high, it will drag on the chime rods. Also, check for an even tick tock with the pendulum attached.
Why is the pendulum on my grandfather clock not moving?
It may be that your pendulum is hitting one of your chime rods on the right and stopping the pendulum. Look inside and see if the pendulum of your grandfather clock is moving without obstruction or possibly touching one of the chime rods. If it is, you might want to slightly increase the height of the back levelers and see if it will clear it.