Can i repair my battery operated wall clock.
New wall clock not working.
One of the clocks is about 10 years old and worked fine for the first 8.
Cheap one but i don t want to have to replace it because the color and size are perfect for where i want it.
Most clock problems can be solved with one of the following.
If the clock blackout feature is active the delay start feature will not operate.
Wall and mantel clocks.
The clock can be blacked out on many ge ranges which makes the clock appear as though it is not working.
Make sure the clock hands are properly seated on the clock shaft and not catching on each other.
Insert the winding key into the holes located in the dial face.
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.
The second hand sticks at a certain point causing the clock to not keep time.
I thought it was a bad battery and have changed the battery twice with the same result.
Works fine when laying flat doesn t work when hung on the wall.
I have had other clocks that did the same thing and trashed them.
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.
Turn the key clockwise until the spring becomes tight and will not turn further.
Depending upon the model of the clock there can be 1 2 or 3 winding holes.
Without this connection the echo wall clock is well just a clock.
To release this feature press clock three times until the display shows off press start to confirm.
I have a battery operated clock.
The most common wall clocks either run on a battery or are key wound.
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Make sure the battery is new and facing the right direction.
Battery powered clocks which feature quartz technology use electrical pulses to keep proper time.
Beyond that it is faster and cheaper to replace the clock movement the assembly that keeps time than to try to repair it.
Home forums main why doesn t my clock work when i hang it up.
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.
Winding wall clocks have gears and cogs that turn together in conjunction with each other to keep proper time.
I have a couple of battery operated wall clocks with the same problem.
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.