It works fine until i hang it on the wall then it loses time.
New wall clock not working.
I have a battery operated clock.
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Can i repair my battery operated wall clock.
The second hand sticks at a certain point causing the clock to not keep time.
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Cheap one but i don t want to have to replace it because the color and size are perfect for where i want it.
If the pendulum is not swinging be sure the pendulum is hung from front to back and that the clock is flush to the.
Winding wall clocks have gears and cogs that turn together in conjunction with each other to keep proper time.
Turn the key clockwise until the spring becomes tight and will not turn further.
Make sure the battery is new and facing the right direction.
Make sure the clock hands are properly seated on the clock shaft and not catching on each other.
I have a couple of battery operated wall clocks with the same problem.
Depending upon the model of the clock there can be 1 2 or 3 winding holes.
One of the clocks is about 10 years old and worked fine for the first 8.
A professional clock cleaner can check the timing and replace the oil as well as give a good prime to all the moving parts that work day and night to bring you the exact time to the minute.
Most clock problems can be solved with one of the following.
Battery powered clocks which feature quartz technology use electrical pulses to keep proper time.
The clock can be blacked out on many ge ranges which makes the clock appear as though it is not working.
I have had other clocks that did the same thing and trashed them.
Don t let 10 years slide by without getting the oils renewed as they also tend to dry out and will slow down if not completely damage the delicate machinery of the clock.
To release this feature press clock three times until the display shows off press start to confirm.
Beyond that it is faster and cheaper to replace the clock movement the assembly that keeps time than to try to repair it.
Works fine when laying flat doesn t work when hung on the wall.
The most common wall clocks either run on a battery or are key wound.
If the clock gives you problems in spite of a new battery you should check to make sure the hands aren t hitting any other part of the clock.
If the clock blackout feature is active the delay start feature will not operate.
If you re one of those people who can t get your clock to work no need to send it back and wait until new clocks to start.
Insert the winding key into the holes located in the dial face.
I thought it was a bad battery and have changed the battery twice with the same result.