My clock is not chiming; is there anything I can do?

4/20/2017

Please note: In this article we use the word "chime" to refer to the melody a clock plays as it marks the quarter hours and "strike" to refer to the bonging sound a clock makes when it counts the hours.
When properly chiming, the traditional Westminster chimes plays four descending notes on the first quarter-hour, eight notes on the second quarter-hour, twelve notes on the third quarter hour and 16 notes on the hour. After the clock chimes on the hour, it should then strike the number of hours. To troubleshoot:

Check that the chime selection lever is not set to “silent”. I have been called to deal with a chiming problem only to find that an overnight guest turned the chimes off. The chime selection lever is usually on the right side of the dial by the number 3. However, it may be on the left side by the 9 or even at the top by the 12. Instead of a chime silent lever, some clocks have a rod that hangs below the dial which is pushed up or pulled down to silence the chimes. This is often the case with cuckoo clocks. Some cuckoos have a silence lever that protrudes from the left wall of the “house”. Some grandfather clocks have two strings hanging down on either side of the dial; pulling one silences the chimes, and pulling the other activates them again.

If the clock has Automatic Night Silence, try advancing the time twelve hours. The clock might be silenced during the day and chiming at night.
If the clock has weights, check that the weights are in the correct order. Some weight shells are marked Left, Center, and Right (L, C, R) on the bottom. Generally, the lightest weight hangs on your left side as you face the clock and the heaviest weight hangs on the right.
If someone tried to change chimes or silence the chimes while they were in operation, a chime hammer may be caught against a tooth. Open the side doors and check that the hammers are free to move.

Most modern clocks (made since World War II) will automatically bring themselves into the right chime sequence. If the chimes are chiming the wrong quarter hours, let the clock run two hours to re-sequence itself. If your clock was made before WWII or if your modern clock re-sequencing function is improperly adjusted, you may have to re-sequence it manually.

To do this, start with the minute hand pointing to one of the quarter hours (3, 6, 9 or 12). Then turn the minute hand backward (counter-clockwise) to the previous quarter hour and then continue back (counter clockwise) an additional 5 minutes.
Next, bring the minute hand forward to the starting place again. The clock should chime.
Continue to move the minute hand backward to the most recent quarter hour and then to the starting place again until the clock chime agrees with the time shown on the clock.

For example, if the minute hand is at 12 but the clock chimes as if it were pointing to 6 (the half hour), move the minute hand counter-clockwise past 9 to about 8. Then move the minute hand back to 12. The clock should then chime the 3/4 hour. Repeat the above one more time and the clock should chime the full hour when the minute hand points to 12.

Once the chimes are sequenced correctly, set the time by moving the minute hand clockwise to the time. As you are doing this, pause as the hand passes every quarter hour mark to allow the clock to chime.

If a modern clock returns to being out of sequence, then the hands are probably on incorrectly. This can only happen if someone has previously taken the hands off for some reason or if a hand is very loose on its bushing.

To re-align the minute hand, first turn it clockwise until the clock chimes, and note which quarter hour it is chiming. Using a small pliers, loosen the small nut that holds the hands on their arbor. Remove the nut and the minute hand. Check that the bushing is not lose in the hub of the hand. You can tighten the bushing by placing the hand on a hard surface such as an anvil and them striking the hand bushing with a hammer. Replace the minute hand so that it points to the quarter hour that the chimes just played. Replace the nut and tighten it carefully.

70 Comments

Tiffany Locke link

4/27/2018 05:06:06 pm

It's great that this article talks about how the first step to check why your clock isn't properly chiming is to check that the lever isn't set to "silent" mode. I also like that you explain several other common issues and how to repair them. If you don't have the right tools or don't feel like you can do it, it would probably be a good idea to hire a professional that specializes in clock repair services so that the right equipment and procedures are used to fix the issue.

Mike at Wise Owl link

4/27/2018 10:16:38 pm

It is always a good option to call a professional. It will cost some money, but it can save money in the long run.

Best regards,
Mike

Chris

11/9/2020 08:53:06 pm

My Grandfather clock from Berlin stopped chiming since the last time I pulled the weight chains, as my mother taught me. The clock is keeping time but not engaging the gears at the hour & the half hour. The weights are also not moving, even though the pendulum is swinging evenly. Help! I have advanced the minute hand prior to the half hour & hour, it clicks, but doesnt engage the gear mechanism. I don't know if that's even the correct terminology.

Frank link

3/26/2021 01:43:33 pm

The clock is keeping time but not engaging the gears at the hour & the half hour...the half hour & hour, it clicks, but doesn't engage the gear mechanism. I am having the same problem.. Did you get a resolution for your problem. Thanks.

Scott Vance

4/13/2021 05:40:06 pm

Chances are better than even that the mechanism has worn and that you need some replacement bushings on the chime mechanism. A full overhaul is probably in order. A good clock repairer will come to your house, remove the movement, and then take this back to their shop for repair. Typically on an older movement, I have to replace between 5 and 20 bushings to get things in good working order.

Susan H Mello

2/5/2022 08:04:30 am

Chimes not engaing.ihear a click on each quarter but it does not engage the chimes

Marcia Budiselic

4/28/2022 11:54:02 am

My grandfather clock stopped chiming and the left and right weights don’t move. I recently moved and the moving company reinstalled the weights. Did they do something wrong?

William M McNitt

6/28/2022 08:08:42 pm

Clock working but the chimes don't work. The outside weights are not moving. I just moved the clock. The chimes were working before I moved it.

Trell

9/22/2022 10:18:52 am

I had the same problem, after I had wound the clock it didn't chime anymore. I could hear the mechanism click but the nothing. One of the chime cables didn't wind correctly and had a bind on it. Work great again

Ben Williams

2/25/2023 04:01:34 pm

Same with my clock

Debbie

4/7/2023 11:44:24 am

My clock has done the same for 7 yrs, still works but no chimes. I managed to get it to chime for 7 hrs straight. I thought it was fixed. But it stopped. It keeps time but no chimes. I have oiled gears from time to time so don't think thats a problem. Did you ever find out what was wrong with yours?

5/20/2023 01:52:10 pm

My clock chimes on the 3 quarter hours but will not chime on on the hour. Mine has a silence switch and if I toggle it while on the 12 ithe clock will ultimately chime and dong on the hour. .Hermie 451-050h

Flip Botjs

6/16/2023 07:33:07 am

The clock not make any sound every 15 minutes

Marie Naisonet

6/1/2022 09:29:29 am

My Westminster grandfather clock doesn’t have an on and off button . I can’t get it to chime

Jesus link

11/8/2022 04:15:32 pm

Weight in the center moves but not the side weights. And no levers on face of clock to activate. The chimes were previously working.

Hải

6/15/2023 08:53:46 am

My AMS clock kept time accurately, it clicked every quarter but it did not chime.
I took it to clock repair shop, and all repairman did was add oil to gear and small holes at the back and the clocked chimed.
Maybe try to add some oil?

Mary

11/2/2023 12:12:30 pm

My quarterly and hourly chimes are off about 7 minutes. So at 3:07 it chimes then dongs 3 times. I want it to do it at 3:00. How can I fix that? Please help, this is for my mom.

Donna Fremd

11/3/2022 09:13:20 am

I didnt find in your summary anything about how to fix your clock if it isn't chiming at all. Could you help me ? 989 413 - 0883

Nancy Sheetz

6/6/2023 01:25:54 pm

Chimes not working.

Nancy Sheetz

6/7/2023 11:12:59 am

Chimes do not chime, It was given to my husband in 1994

Hải

6/15/2023 08:57:30 am

I got the same problem.
I took it to clock shop and repairman add some oil to small holes at the back of clock and in the gear.
It chimed right away after being oiled.

Jenna Hunter link

7/2/2019 04:05:56 pm

It was really interesting to see that most modern clocks will automatically bring themselves to the right chime sequence. My sister is looking at getting a really nice clock. If it ever broke but it would be really nice to get a professional to fix it.

Amanda

10/11/2019 04:33:47 pm

I recently bought a grandfather clock from a thrift store. For the life of me, I can’t figure out how to turn the chimes on. There isn’t a lever on the face of the clock, nor are there strings hanging or a rod under the face. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.

Mike @ Wise Owl link

10/15/2019 11:24:27 am

If you have tried all of the above and the chimes still won't work, it is probably time to call a professional repair technician. If the weights hang from cables, it could be that at some point the weight was taken off and the cable crossed itself effectively tying itself in knots. If the weights hang from chains, it could be that while the weight was off, the chain jumped off the sprocket and became tangled in the gear train. Most likely of all is that over time the movement became worn and the weight can't overcome the increased friction in the chime train to make the chimes run. The chime train has the heaviest weight, and so it often is the first train to develop problems. If you are in the Puget sound region, please call to schedule a house call.

Mike

Nichole Jacobs

11/17/2019 04:36:48 pm

I have a Winchester Dunhaven Regulator. I received it from a family member that said the chime just stopped working and didn’t want it anymore. I put in a fresh battery and disconnected the two tiny wires leading to the chime and then reattached them to be sure they had a good connection. When I turn the dial in the back it only clicks at the quarter till time and chimes. So, I was able to get it to chime at quarter till but that is all. No other time. The minute and hour hand is not accessible. The glass does not open. The only option I can see on the back for control are the dial to set the time and a final time adjuster that you use a small flat head to adjust. I don’t see any other controls. Any help would be great.

Scott Vance

4/13/2021 05:42:28 pm

If it's a digital movement, you're best to replace it with a fresh movement. Cousins UK has a lot of different types of movements at competitive prices. There are a few shops in the US as well. Changing out a digital movement is straightforward and may not require professional help if you're handy with things.

John Connor

4/23/2020 07:17:46 am

I have a Jauch PL 96, 5 Tube grandfather clock. It was overhauled a few years back. I decided to oil the clock and place one drop of clock oil in each divot removing with a lint free rag any excess oil. After that my quarter hour chimes started sticking occasionally. It will run fine if I manually run through the various hours but when left on it's own it will occasionally miss a quarter hour. It will run fine for a number of hours but then start to skip. I can see the butterfly valve struggling to spin. I've gone back in and have repeatedly wiped the divots of any excess oil. Any suggestions?

John Connor

5/5/2020 07:34:37 am

More information on my Jauch PL, 5 Tube movement. The butterfly valve which starts the quarter hour chimes seems to be "tired". It will spin just fine for hours and then it comes to a point where, again, it struggles to start spinning. If I blow on it or manually spin it it will take off. Is there a way to give it "more power"?

Scott Vance

4/13/2021 05:50:14 pm

The lack of power is due to wear in the bushings. This happens to all clocks over time. You will need a full disassembly and replacement of 5-20 bushings. This is a classic job for a professional. There are some YouTube videos on replacing a bushing, but without the right tools it's about impossible to do a good job.

Guy

9/26/2022 10:28:20 am

you will eventually need new bushings but you can always add more Weight to the specific weight. (should be the right weight )it's possible that the lever on the face of the mechanism could be adjusted at allows a chime to start

Marion

5/19/2020 01:24:15 am

While I was holidaying a friend wound my clock up for me and since then hasn’t chimed as weights are up too high and although ticks doesn’t chime

Deborah Robinson

4/18/2021 03:03:45 am

I have the same problem with my Trend grandfather clock . I know the it has to do with the weights being pulled to close to the chain, because it chimes in the hour but at no other time.
Did you ever find the solution to the same problem with your clock?
I’d like to save the costly repair bill if there is a way to loosen the chain/weight’s on the left and right of the hour weight.

Reagan

5/23/2020 05:11:18 pm

So let me start by saying I don’t know much about clocks. I inherited a grandmother clock and it wasn’t working. I got it to keep time but it doesn’t chime- even when I spin the minute hand of the clock. It doesn’t even make a “tick” noise on the hour like you think it would if it were to chime. I can manually make it chime by gently pressing a lever (? Sorry, again, I do not know the names for any part of the mechanics). The little fly will spin and it will play it’s chime sequence. It is supposed to chime on the quarter hour and strike on the hour (two different mechanisms). It has three weights with the heaviest on the right. Any suggestions?

John martin

7/13/2023 06:18:47 am

There's no click to start the chimes

john contino

6/7/2020 07:35:11 pm

Have mental clock under trade name of Bulova,The name on the movement Franz Hermle. The chimes don't work. It keeps pretty good time it runs about
20 minutes slow in 24 hours. Can you tell me fix the time, how fix the chimes.

Victor

Jeff lemieux

3/12/2023 10:34:50 pm

To adjust the clock being fast or slow, change the length of the pendulum. There's an adjustment screw on the bottom. Longer pendulum, slower swing. Shorter pendulum faster swing. Sorry, no help on the chimes

Karyn E Moore link

6/15/2020 01:45:19 pm

I just bought a Bedford wall chime clock. When I got it the speaker was detached from the wiring. Does anyone know where I can get this fixed.? It's a nice clock and it works fine but someone looked like they cut the wiring to the speaker. I live in Seminole FL. Thank you❤

David Breth

6/22/2020 05:21:31 am

Hi - forgot to wind, the clock ran down. I wound it, so all three weights were at the top, but I did not immediately restart the clock because I didn't want to have to advance 10 hours. Forgot for a few days, then when did restart it - all the chiming works, but the clock isn't striking the hour. The weight has no moved. the flywheel does not move, I can't detect anything happening or not happening with that part of the mechanism. Made sure I didn't mess up the chime/strike levers. I feel like I must have overwound that weight? Any thoughts? Thanks for your time -

Adam Golightly link

7/8/2020 03:31:40 pm

My aunt is having a hard time with her clocks and she wants to make sure that it isn't broken and it can be fixed so that she can have her nice clock working in her living room. getting a professional to fix it could be really useful for her and allow it to be fixed. I liked what you said about how chime sequences should be automatic if they are made since WWII and other clocks made need to be sequenced manually.

Anne S

7/23/2020 03:42:40 pm

I inherited an Elgin wall clock, model 715. Wonderful clock! Keeps perfect time! Here's the issue: when it is 11:00 (am or pm), it only chimes 10 times. At 10:00 it chimed 10 times, at 12:00 it chimes 12 times. Only at 11:00 is there a problem...

Thoughts on how to resolve?

Thanks!

Megan K

8/2/2020 02:25:28 pm

Hello! Reading this thread—I believe I have a similar problem. Given the pandemic, I am hoping to gain some assistance online. I have a Verichron Westminster Chime from my Grandma. The clock is old enough to be from “West Germany.” I have had it for about a year in my possession. It worked great for 9 months and now all of a sudden has stopped chiming. The chime is set to on, all 3 dials are wound. It keeps time great but doesn’t make any chime or strike noise. Can someone provide additional assistance to what the problem may be or maybe the original poster can go into more detail about he fixed his. Thanks in advance!

Andrea link

8/25/2020 12:10:24 pm

Hi, My grandmother clock will not chime at all. It is set to chime day and night, the weights are correctly positioned and I have moved the hammers back and released them ... still no chimes. Any suggestions what else I can try would be appreciated. Thank you

Faye Murray link

9/6/2020 10:54:55 am

I have a Howard Miller grandfather clock that well chime but will not strike. Any ideas?

Frank Gurnee

10/14/2020 04:16:53 pm

(putting my question here as it relates to chimes) I have a Hamilton wall clock cable drive from my son that was not striking and chiming properly. I think it was mostly dirty. Did not run when attached the pendulum but a touch to the minute hand sent it on its way. I oiled the little lever that ticks through the hour strike counter half gear and got the striking to end properly. Chime is working. I thought I was done but there is an intermittent problem. Occasionally on the chime for the hour it starts out but then just stops. Everything is released for the chime and it starts in on the first hammer and stalls. If I push the gear that drives that it continues and completes. Its like there just isn't enough oomph (technical clock term) but the spring is wound completely. My guess is there is some dirt/dried oil some place that is the problem as with the little smooth push it goes; there is no clicking of any additional mechanism releasing. I intend to take the face off so I can oil some areas that I just can reach otherwise, but would only tackle that if you think I am going in the right direction. I know that for the 4th quarter there is additional stuff that goes, but the balk seems to be not at the time of any of that. Sorry for so many words. Thanks in advance.

Frank

11/5/2020 03:52:06 pm

I got into the clock, cleaned thoroughly and found that it indeed stalled at the same point on the 1 hour gear on the chimes. I released the spring and THEN I could see that the pivot was badly worn. So now I know what the issue is and can decide what I will do. Releasing the strike spring I found that one was in good shape.

JAMES outram

10/5/2021 09:46:44 am

chiming clock chimes on quarter and half hr but wont strike on hour

Sergio Martone

10/16/2020 01:06:43 pm

I have a strange issue with my ting tang bracket clock striking certain hours but not others.
The striking, when they occur, are in accordance with the hours but absent at other times.
I find it strange that it 'misses' at certain hours and 'hits' at others!

Stephen King

10/22/2020 01:55:22 am

I have a pendulum clock but the spk wires are not connected to the clock where do they go please

Luann link

11/5/2020 03:34:08 pm

My grandfather clocks weights dropped all the way down to the bottom of the clock & stopped the clock. Now after rewinding I don’t have chime sounds. I checked the silent lever & it’s on ! So what can I do to get my chimes working again
Thank you

Wendy Cotter

11/16/2020 07:06:07 am

Thank you very much. In changing time I think I moved the hands on my modern chime clock counter clockwise...I used your methog and just moved the hand forward through a couple of hours and the chime came back.. Thank you very much.. This is a gift, and I was worried... You really helped!

Elizabeth Rose Sullivan

12/5/2020 11:01:03 am

I have a 1970 new england company grandfather clock model # 262c. It is a wind up with a key. It has 3 places to wind the clock. At 9, 3, and 6. I wound all 3 if then. Only one that needs rewound is the at 6. The clock will not make noise when it chines. Can you help me get it to chime? I bought this at a sale and I would love to hear it chime. Thank you!

marilyn ward

11/25/2022 10:21:45 am

I have a Westminster chiming Junghans bracket clock ( mantel clock to some people) . It also had three winding spots as you mention. Be sure to wind each in the proper direction, most of these clocks the hour strike and the chime are wound different directions. Mine has little arrows that tell you which direction to wind. The clocks mainspring for keeping time is wound counterclockwise and the other two clockwise.

ROBIN L SCHOTT

12/19/2020 08:37:46 pm

I have a Pearl grandfather clock H-451 that has been inherited (been in family since 1980). To my knowledge it was working well very recently. I moved it to CA, and since have been able to get the time working well. However, it won't chime. The heavy weight is on the right, but I have a feeling it might be wound too high? There is a silent/chime lever, and it moves all the way to the top for the silent, but seems to get stuck before it reaches the bottom for the chiming (like it's stuck on something). At the quarter hours, I can hear the "click" internally that it's trying to engage, but it's not chiming. Any quick ideas on how to address this? The left chime does not seem to be overwound, but I understand that it (the hour) won't chime until the quarter hour chime works. Help! Thanks in advance!

Michael E Ball Ball

2/6/2021 10:16:28 am

I HAVE A WATERBURY MANTLE CLOCK I THINK. BUT I ONLY GET ONE GONG FOR THE HOUR AT EVERY HOUR CANT FIGURE IT OUT. KEEPS GOOD TIME EXCEPT FOR THE CONSTANT ONE. CAN YOU ADVISE ME

Eli Richardson link

2/11/2021 06:08:49 am

It really helped when you explained how some old clocks might need to be adjusted manually. The other day, I found an awesome clock in a garage sale. I just had to buy it, but the thing is that it needs some repairs. That's why I'm researching if I could repair it myself, but after reading your article, I believe it'd be better if I take it with a professional. Otherwise, I'm afraid I might make it worse. I appreciate your help with what to do if your clock's not chiming accordingly.

Elayne

2/12/2021 10:07:48 am

My 1 year old bulova tripod clock has stopped chiming. I changed the battery but it still doesn’t chime anymore. It’s not on silent and it’s not recently been touched. It was working then it wasn’t. Any suggestions before I find a clock repair.

Charles

2/25/2021 10:59:02 am

I got my1st. Mantel clock today and the hammers slightly miss the rods except 1 which only very slightly chimes without a thud but still not a clear tone. There is slight give of hammers to left and right. But even if they hit, it’s still dull. All 1/4 and 1/2 chimes are operating. It really has me stumped.

ANTHONY

6/7/2021 04:56:27 am

HI CHARLES I HAVE BEEN PURCHASING CLOCK FOR SOME TEARS NOW AND HAVE ENCOUNTERED THIS PROBLEM BEFORE, FIRSTLY IF YOUR HAMMERS ARE NOT MEETING THE BARS PROPERLY LIKLEY IT S A SIMPLE ALIGHNMENT ISSUE TO CO,RRECT SIMPLY BEND EACH HAMMER ROD IN OPPSITE DIRECTION USIN MINIMAL FORCE SO IF YOUR HAMMER COMES DOW TO THE LEFT OF YOU BAR THEN BEND IT TO THE RIGHT ONLY SLIGHTLY MORE THAN LEVEL WITH THE ROD IF WHEN YOU RELEASE THE HAMMER AFTER BENDING YOU FIND IT IS STILL NOT STRAIGHT THEN REPEAT BENDING PROCESS MOVING FURTHER THEN RELEASING UNIL YOU HAVE THE CORRECT ALIGNMENT. NOW IF YOUR HAMMER STRIKES ARE DULL THIS USUALY SUGGEST ONE OF TWO REASONS FIRST AND MOST OBVIOUS CHECK YOUR HAMMER SHOE ARE THEY WORN AND HARD IF SO CHANG THEM YOU CAN PURCHASE NEW HEADS QUITE CHEEPLY IF HOWEVER THE SHOES ARE GOOD THEN IT IS SIMPLY A MATTER OF DISTANCE BETWEEN THE BAR AND THE HAMMER TOO CLOSE AND THEY WILL BE DULL TO FAR AND YOU WILL EITHER GET NOTHING OR JUST A TINK SOUND THE WAY TO CORRECT THIS IS SIMILAR TO THE ALIGNMENT IF THE HAMMERS ARE TOO CLOSE GENTLY BEND THEM UPWARDS TOWARD THE DIRECTION IN WHICH THEY GO WHEN RISING TO STRIKE DO THIS UNTILL WHEN YOU RELEASE YOU GET A NICE DONG SOUND. IF THE HAMMERS ARE TOO FAR BACK BEND THEM GENTLY TOWARD THE RODS AND RELEASE IF YOU GET A SOFT SMOOTH DONG YOURE THERE. IS JUST A MATTER OF TRIAL AND ERROR KEEP AT IT AND SING LIKE A BIRD HOPE IVE HELPED YOU CHARLES ITS ALWAYS WORKED ON MY CLOCKS.

Malcolm Hopker

4/8/2021 06:10:49 am

Hello. I have cleaned & reassembled a chiming mantel clock. It has UNCO engraved on the movement. The time train runs well now. I know the chime & strike trains are running well, when I lift the rack hook myself. But the clock, left to run for hours, does not settle down to chime/strike.

I may have fitted the silencing lever incorrectly, so that it stops the chiming thus strike process. Can you tell me please what the lever should touch to silence the chimes, or touch to let them sound?

Hope you see this and can help. Best regards

William Langman

4/21/2021 04:58:53 pm

I have a Howard Miller three chime pendulum clock presented in 1983, To remove the face from the clock I have to remove four pins that hold the posts attached to the faceplate of the works. The pins are so tight that iI cannot budge them. How do I get them out of the post?

David

1/10/2022 12:43:42 pm

Did you get your problem figured out? I have the same problem.

Douglas Brooks

6/8/2021 12:21:25 pm

I have a coaster grandfather clock 900721 cannot get it to chime

Bradley Neabel

10/16/2021 11:00:28 am

I have a 1982 Howard Miller clock that doesn't chime. If you stand beside it you can hear the mechanism make a sound at every 1/4 hour but no chiming occurs

Lon Daugherty

11/3/2021 04:48:34 pm

I have a model 100 M series movement Emperor grandfather clock .the clock will chime fine but the clock is striking different hours that vary, not in order like it should do

Linda Godfrey

11/21/2021 01:26:49 am

My Westminstet chime grandmother clock only strikes some of the hours and appears to miss some, is there a reason for this please

William Eichelberger

12/9/2021 05:41:05 am

My father has given me his retirement clock. Guessing it's approx. a 1987 Hamilton clock with three winding holes. I've hung the clock up and wound all 3 springs. Clock keeps time but won't chime. it appears there is a lever in the back, tried both positions, no luck. any recommendations Mike? Thanks

LYNND

12/25/2022 11:32:33 am

Hello and Merry Christmas!

I have been working to get a clock running that my mother-in-law owned before she went into assisted living in the fall of this year. It had not worked for about six or seven years. I know it would put a smile on her face to see it running again and by some miracle — and the help of new clock oil to replace the 50-year-old clock oil I inherited with the clock — I managed to get it in beat after tinkering with it for over a month. It's now keeping PERFECT time. However, the chimes are equal to the number of strikes and are sounding on the hour with the strike. How can I reset the chimes so they do not overlap with the strike?

Thomas Clark

6/1/2023 11:04:24 am

The chime lever on my 3-weight grandfather clock will not engage. Permanently on silent. Lever moves but not far enough to activate the chimes. I removed the side glass panel to see if there was any obvious obstruction but I couldn't see how to free the lever.

Jeffery LeMieux

6/7/2023 11:19:21 am

Appreciate the advice in this column . . I used it to finally activate the strike on an HM clock that I got in an estate sale. The weight had been raised too high and the cable was binding. I was able to free it and now the clock works perfectly.

Laura

4/26/2024 04:23:09 pm

THANK YOU! My 1929 Embee has gone back and forth to the clock store 3 times. It chimes for them, not for me. My Chime hammer was getting stuck on a gear tooth on the way home, I think. It is now chiming. It's off the hours, but I'm going to let it run and see what it does on its own. It's been 6 months since I heard this pretty clock!

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