How Do You Fix A Grandfather Clock?
Grandfather clocks, especially those made before 1960, are often complex and intricate time pieces. While the major repairs and problems should be left to certified repairmen, many of the everyday problems can be handled by the clock owner. Find out if your clock was manufactured before 1960. Clocks made before 1960 are considered antique and are often different in style and parts than clocks made after 1960. There should be a paper or tin label on the back or inside the clock to tell you this if you don’t know. Level the entire clock. If the clock is out of alignment, none of the parts inside will work properly. If you move the clock, place a contractor’s level directly alongside the clock. If the bubble inside the level is off, level the clock until it is even. For floor clocks, use a small splint of wood to level the clock. For wall clocks, simply move the clock in the direction needed. In either case, this should only be a slight move. If this doesn’t solve the problem, try the nex
