Why does my grandfather clock not chime anymore?

If the weight in the middle is moving downward and the left and right weights are not, this simply means your chimes are turned off. If your grandfather clock doesn’t have a chime on /off selector on the dial, look just below the dial for a rod hanging down which you may push up or pull down to start the chimes.

What cause a pendulum to come to a stop?

A pendulum is an object hung from a fixed point that swings back and forth under the action of gravity. The swing continues moving back and forth without any extra outside help until friction (between the air and the swing and between the chains and the attachment points) slows it down and eventually stops it.

How do you stop a grandfather clock from chiming?

Look for a lever or setting called “Chime Silent” or similar. The setting may be on the clock face and not near other controls. If you’d like to shut down the Westminster or other chimes, select the “Silent” option.

How do you fix a stuck weight in a 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.

How do you reset the chimes on a pendulum 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 reset the clock chimes?

Can an overwound clock be fixed?

It’s wound all the way and the clock won’t run.” Most likely problem: In actual fact it is almost impossible to overwind a clock. The only way to truly overwind a clock spring is to turn it so tightly that the spring actually breaks.

How do you change the chimes on a grandfather clock?

Use your free hand to turn the minute hand of the grandfather clock to the correct chiming time. For example, if the clock had chimed at 12:10, instead of 12:15, the hand must be turned forward five minutes. Turn the hand right-side up, and place it back on the shaft of the grandfather clock.

How do you get a grandfather clock to strike out the hours?

Doing this will make the clock strike. Advance the minute hand and let it chime each quarter until it plays the top of the hour song. Then pull a little on the weight when it’s supposed to strike out the hours. Keep advancing the time with the minute hand, as to make it chime and strike.

Where is the Anso switch on a grandfather clock?

If there is an ANSO feature on the clock movement the switch would usually be on the left when facing the clock at 9 o’clock. On some movements it is between the hand shaft and the 3 o’clock selection switch in the middle of the dial.

Where is the heaviest weight on a grandfather clock?

Confirm the heaviest weight is on the right while facing the clock. This is the chime side of the clock and requires the heaviest weight of them all. Check the cables or chains that they are not rubbing anything on their way down to the weight.