To slow down the clock loosen the adjustment nut turn it toward your left.
My wall clock hands are sometimes slow.
Clocks with an interior or exterior pendulum have adjustment screws either on the pendulum or through a hole in the top of the clock.
Another reason for this could be that the hex nut in the center is too tight so try loosening it a quarter turn to allow the hands to move with ease.
If the hands on your clock refuse to remain tight you may need to replace the nut or the clock hands.
No need to take it to the clock repair shop.
Push the hour hand against the clock shaft.
Battery powered clocks which feature quartz technology use electrical pulses to keep proper time.
Friction holds the hour hand on the shaft and.
It may take up to two weeks to properly set a clock that runs fast.
Bend the stuck hand slightly to clear the obstacle.
The length of the pendulum determines how fast it swings so you need to either lengthen or shorten it.
It runs too fast.
Fixing a clock that runs too fast can be as easy as turning a screw.
Wall clocks losing time can be one of the most frustrating things.
If that doesn t fix it take it apart put the battery in it and see what the clock.
If your clock is running slow hands could be touching and will need to be adjusted in order to function properly.
Gently move the hands with a finger to see if they are touching the dial the glass or each other.
So you found the perfect clock for your living room and are so pleased with how the overall colour scheme and theme of your room came together after all of your hard work.
If both hands are stuck free the minute hand first then the hour hand.
The most common wall clocks either run on a battery or are key wound.
Wall clocks may run too fast or too slow without proper care.
It just needs a simple adjustment.
A clock s hands can need adjusting over time for a number of reasons.
The bob will settle lower making the effective length of the pendulum longer.
If you don t hear a ticking sound the clock s hands are probably stuck.
Lengthen the pendulum by moving the bob down it runs too slow shorten t.
Make sure the battery you replaced it with was a new one and not one you had lying in a drawer for a long time.
I mean what is the point in a wall clock if not to tell you the time.
A clock that runs quickly still works fine.