Why does my grandfather clock stop?

Question

I have a Howard Miller gfather clock. After starting the pendulum swinging without any interference, it eventually comes to a stop without any movement in the center weight. Needless to say, the left and right weights don't drop either. Ideas?

Answer 1

Your chains,and wheels need to be cleaned and oiled. Unless you know clock repair, you need to call a repair man. They come to your house to fix it. Here is a toll-free #1 800-556-6474 that is the technical support line for,the Klock-kit co. Maybe they can help you over the phone.

Answer 2

Did it ever work? Or is it a display unit, made for show n no go..?

If it indeed is a real working clock - check the rocker on top of pendulum. It moves the gears and ratchets back n forth every time the pend swings - therefore advancing the gears to turn the clock hands.
If it is a spring - check to see if the tabs at the end of spring have came out of their placement or worse rusted off.. Good Luck

Answer 3

Be certain that the weights are all the way up. Some movement have locks that are engaged when a clock is transported, be certain that it is the on position. If this fails, take the clock to a repair shop for cleaning and oiling.

Answer 4

Check to make sure the clock is perfectly level in all directions. If this isn't the problem the mechanisms could be dirty and need to be cleaned by a professional. Temperature changes can also affect the clock from working.

Answer 5

Is it windup? If it is, then wind it. Otherwise I dont know. Take it to a repair shop if it keeps stopping.

Answer 6

get it fixed

Answer 7

wind it

Answer 8

it's getting old... lol