Howard Miller Grandfather Clock Weights Stuck

Grandfather clock weights stuck up inside the clock hood portion of the clock.

Howard miller grandfather clock weights stuck.

Grandfather clock weights are not moving by clock repair service published. Only the middle weight comes down so the clock does not keep the correct time. A grandfather clock must be wound in order to operate. Keep an eye on the height of the weights and wind the clock every seven days.

Let s look at the purpose of the three grandfather clock weights. Clock ceases to function because the weights are jammed. Grandfather clock weights are not moving by clock repair service published. Powers the hour strike and count middle weight.

Ask your own clock repair question. I bought an used grand farther clock. I wound up the weights and the only one that works is the center weight. The two outer weights don t move.

When winding the weights up make sure the top of the weight can be seen when done. By turning the silent or evening switch on the left and right weights will stay stationary during the off periods. Link to this video s blog posting with text summary and hi res photo gallery. Let s look at the purpose of the three grandfather clock weights.

Hi i bought an used grand farther clock. I have a howard miller grandfather clock serial 630597. The clocks keeps time but no sound. The right and left weights are stuck and will not come down.

If the weight in the middle is. Powers the time train and keeps the pendulum swinging right weight. It has 9. It has 9 tube.

I have a howard miller grandfather clock. Powers the westminster chime melody. If you have three weights on your grandfather clock and the weights are not moving the clock is not going to chime or keep time. The grandfather clock weights can get stuck in the high position if over wound.

Can you tell me what i need to do to fix this problem. If you have three weights on your grandfather clock and the weights are not moving the clock is not going to chime or keep time. Some larger clocks have over wind protection to prevent this. A clock can be overwound resulting in the weights being stuck in the highest position.

The grandmother and grandfather chain drive units often do not have this feature. Its link they a read more. If you have three weights on your grandfather clock and the weights are not moving the clock is not going to chime or keep time. Some grandfather clock models have a silent or evening switch on them.