Fixing an Overwound Clock: Problem and Solution

It’s important to make sure that old clocks are properly cared for. This includes taking care of the clock and giving it a regular service to make sure that the mechanics inside are working right and not causing any damage on the inside.

 It’s possible for an overwound clock to break or get damaged inside, which can be scary if the clock has been in your family for generations and is a family heirloom. There are easy things you can do to fix an overwound clock and get it working right again.

What Is An Overwound Clock?

Actually, you can do antique grandfather clock repair until it breaks or gets damaged inside. This can be avoided by servicing and oiling your ancient watch on a regular basis. Nevertheless, it might not always be clear when your clock needs to be oiled.

Identifying An Overwound Clock

When an old clock has been wrongly wound many times, it can become overwound. If you think your clock has been wrongly wound, look for two parts that are likely to be broken: the escapement and the pendulum clock mechanism.

 How the Pendulum Works Your old clock probably has a pendulum in the bottom. If it has any kind of weight or balance inside it, the weight will make the pendulum move back and forth. There may not be a weight inside your clock, so the pendulum is likely to be twisted and bent. It could also be worn out.

It’s also possible to find out if your clock has been overwound and damaged by opening up the gears to see if any of the wiring has broken inside. We will show you how to fix a clock that is wound:

Overwound Clock Solution

To reset a clock that has been turned too many times, follow these steps. To get to the motor, start by taking off the clock’s outer shell. Sometimes the mechanics of a clock are delicate and hard to understand. If you are impatient or rough, you might want to ask a neighborhood clock repairer for help.

• Using a bright light, check the gears for dust, dirt, and dark oil buildup. Any of these issues could mean that there is something wrong with the health of the clock. Any dirt or dust should be carefully removed using water on a cotton bud or linen towel.
• You could also use a cleaning solution or soak the whole clock in a solution that has been diluted. Spraying the watch with compressed air after the first cleaning will get rid of any lint or dust that is still on it.
• Applying small amounts of clock cleaning fluid (which you should be able to find online) with a hair brush is another option. However, most people find that warm water works just as well.
• Then you’ll need to replace the clock oil in the gears. It’s important to do this slowly, one drop at a time, instead of putting it on all at once, because too much oil can also cause problems. After putting your clock back together, wind it up until the gears stop moving. This should make the watch work like new.