Ensure that the chime is not in the off position.
Pendulum wall clock will not chime.
Ensure that you are using brand new alkaline batteries and they are installed following the and symbols.
The clocks will chime on the hour under normal operation.
A clock that leans to the left or right at the slightest angle will throw your pendulum into pandemonium or stop it in its daily tracks for tracking good time.
Open the front door and hang the pendulum on the hook on many clocks the hook is behind the dial give the pendulum a swing and the clock will start ticking.
The clock chimes several minutes before the hour when the hands are moved manually.
Choose the proper size wood screw typically a 8 10 or 12 to fit the hanger at the top back of the clock and long enough to go securely through the wall into a stud.
Simply start the pendulum swinging and move the case gently until the tic and toc are in good balance.
A clock running too fast or too slow a clock that stops running or runs intermittently does not chime or chimes out sequence are all repairs you can make at home.
If this does not solve the problem replace the batteries.
Don t worry about getting a level out and finding a perfect plane.
If your chiming clock is not emitting the correct number of chimes with a given hour it s time to reset your clock.
A pendulum clock in need of repair does not require a trip to the clockmaker and an expensive repair bill.
Resetting your clock will take a minute and fix the issue completely.
Some chiming clocks even play a few bars of a song or simple tune.
Battery operated quartz dual chime movement will not operate.