Why does my clock chime wrong?

Why does my clock chime wrong?

The usually happens when an hour hand is moved by mistake when re-setting the time on your grandfather clock. Sometimes if a grandfather clock is allowed to wind down so the weights are on the bottom and the grandfather clock pendulum stops, this can happen.

How do you fix a weighted clock?

To correct a clock that is bonging the wrong hour on the hour, just turn the hour hand to the correct hour the clock bonged, then reset the time correctly with the minute hand letting it bong as you go. Your done!

Why does my clock keep stopping?

Make sure the clock hands are not touching the glass. A clock minute hand that touches the glass will stop your clock. The reason a clock pendulum often stops swinging, after being moved, is because the clock case now leans at a slightly different angle then it did at its former location.

Can an overwound clock be fixed?

Solutions to overwound clocks Begin by removing the outer shell of the clock, exposing the mechanism. You can also apply small amounts of clock cleaning fluid, which should be available to find online with a bristle brush if required, however most find that warm water may tackle the job just as well.

How do I fix the chimes on my clock?

Adjusting the Hourly Chime

1. When your mantel clock chimes, count the number of times it chimes.
2. Move the hour hand to the hour indicated by the hourly chime (count the number of gongs at the hour).
3. Reset the time using the minute hand to the correct hour and the chime should adjust along with the clock hands as well.

How do you fix a clock that chimes the hour on the half hour?

To correct the strike, advance the minute hand toward the hour position, and let your clock go into warning. Once it finishes warning, BACK UP the MINUTE HAND 10 0r 15 minutes. The clock will strike. This will advance the striking 1/2 hour.

What to do when the chime doesn’t work on your clock?

Then re-adjust the time on the dial by rotating the minute hand until the correct time displays. If the chime doesn’t happen at all, make sure the chime selection lever isn’t in the silent position, check that all the packaging has been removed and the clock is wound.

Why does the grandfather clock chime at 3 / 4 of an hour?

This is because the clock is looking for the top of the hour so it does not lose its place as to when to chime. First thing to do is see if it chimes after 3/4 of an hour. Go forward with the minute hand with fingers while going slow past the quarters. A faint click can be heard and at that point pause and see if it starts chiming.

Why are there three weights on my grandfather clock?

If you have three weights on your grandfather clock and the weights are not moving, the clock is not going to chime or keep time. Let’s look at the purpose of the three grandfather clock weights. Left Weight: powers the hour strike and count. Middle Weight: powers the time train and keeps the pendulum swinging.

Where is the heaviest weight on a clock?

The chime weight is on the right as you face the clock and has the heaviest weight. Using cloth gloves, or at least a cloth of some kind, pull down on the weight some. This is the same as making the weight weigh more. At the same time, turn the minute hand past the quarter hour to see if it will engage the chime.