How Do You Repair A Grandfather Clock?
Repairing a grandfather clock is typically left to professional clock and watchmakers due to the intricacies of the mechanisms within the timepiece. Grandfather clocks more than 50 years old are considered antique and may have different rules for repair compared to their modern counterparts. A skilled watch and clock repair facility can diagnose most grandfather clock issues, yet there are some repairs an owner can undertake. Check the weight of the grandfather clock. The time can be altered or incorrect if the weights are misaligned. Each weight has a marking on the bottom to indicate right or left weight. There may even be a weight marked center. Place each weight on the proper side for the clock to run smoothly or at all. Free up the hands on the grandfather clock’s face. If the pendulum is not swinging, the hands of the clock may have locked together. Gently open the face glass and move the hands away from one another. Ensure that the weights have been pulled up. Move the pendulum
