Admin Table of Contents
How do I unwind an overwound clock?
Turn the key slowly and just a half turn at a time. Wind it up until it stops. Do not try to force it to wind any further. Even though it is impossible to over-wind your clock, it is also not necessary to wind it until the last possible click of the ratchet.
How do I fix an overwound alarm?
To rid the timepiece of lint & dust, you can spray it with compressed air after the initial cleaning. 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 you release an overwound grandfather clock?
A clock can be overwound, resulting in the weights being stuck in the highest position. When this happens, gently move the minute hand past the quarter hour and listen for the chime. This should release the weight. When winding, be sure you can see the top of the weight and then stop to avoid overwinding.
Why does my pendulum clock keep stopping?
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. A clock is “in beat” when the tick and the tock are evenly spaced.
How much does it cost to repair a grandfather clock?
The cost of servicing a grandfather clock can vary between $100 and $2,500, depending on what services are necessary. Normal servicing is not too costly while repairing and replacing parts can quickly add up. Major factors that impact the cost include: The type of clock and internal mechanisms.
How often should you wind a pendulum clock?
If your timepiece has a tiny pendulum, you may need to wind it more often. The more you take the time to wind, the more wear you are putting your clock through. Some clocks will run faster if they are wound too tightly in the first 24 hours after you’ve tightened the mainspring.
What happens if you remove the pendulum from a clock?
Remove the pendulum if the clock has one before moving it from the wall or shelf. Leaving the pendulum attached while transporting the clock, even over a short distance, can result in having to replace the suspension spring.
Did you over-wound your clock?
You may have inherited a clock from your parents or grandparents who warned you not to over-wind it. So, when the day comes that you wind your clock and it stops or breaks, the first thing you think is that it must your fault! “I think I’ve over-wound my clock!” is the most common thing we hear from customers visiting our clock repair shop.
Can a good clock be wound to the point of No Return?
Hunker may earn compensation through affiliate links in this story. It’s one of the many myths floating around in the horologist hemisphere. A good clock can never be wound past the point of no return. Although it’s not a truism, there are some things to know so that you don’t wind a mainspring too tightly and damage your valued timepiece.