More Q & A  On Floor Clocks

When Can I Change The Tune On A Triple Chime

The best time to change the tune is during the first ten-minute interval immediately following its chiming period.

How Should I Care For The Brass Areas?

Handle all brass with gloves or with a clean soft cloth to avoid fingerprints which will corrode the brass.

Can I Move My Clock?

It is preferable not to move your clock once it has been set and leveled.  If you must move it, remove the weights and pendulum and secure the cables or chains.  Then carefully move the case.  Remember to mark the weights (left, center, right) so that they will be re-hung correctly.  The heaviest weight goes on the right as you face the clock.  Then the clock must be stabilized and the beat adjusted for the new location.

What Happens When I Go On Vacation?

It is best to stop your clock.  Simply stop the pendulum.

What If My Clock Stops?

Check to see if the hands are rubbing the clock face or each other.  Take note of the position of the weights.  If the clock stops when the weights are half-way descended, your clock is not stable.  The best solution is to place some weight in the bottom of the case to offset the weight at the top, or stabilize it on your wall.  If the clock stops at the same time each day, the trouble is in your moon dial gearing and you will have to call us.  Check to see if the pendulum was bumped.  This could cause the tick to be uneven or it may cause the suspension spring to break.  The verge crutch may be bent.  The latter problems will require a service call from us.

Can My Clock Go Out Of Tune?

No, chime rods or tubular bells are tuned at the factory and cannot be changed.  The only adjustment necessary is to the hammers.  They should be directly in front of and 1/8 of an inch back from the chime rods in a resting position.

What About All The Noises I Hear?

Certain sounds are normal to the operation of your clock.  Since your clock is mechanical, it will make certain sounds in preparation for its normal chiming and striking cycles.  Some chain-driven clocks will make an occasional sound from the chains descending over the wheels.

Do These Q & A Cover All Brands Of Clocks

These answers generally cover most modern day and the majority of older Grandfather Clocks.  There are some clocks with different designs that our advice might differ from what is written here.  If you have questions please feel free to call us at 740-965-3550