How do I stop my Westminster clock from chiming?

Look for a lever or setting called “Chime Silent” or similar. The setting may be on the clock face and not near other controls. If you’d like to shut down the Westminster or other chimes, select the “Silent” option.

How can I make my clock chime quieter?

How To Make A Clock Quieter: A Step By Step Guide

Take the clock down.
Oil the mechanisms.
Soundproof the clock.
Replace the back panel.
Other Solutions.
Replace the clock mechanism.
Place the clock into a container.
Replace the clock altogether.

What is a chime of a clock?

A clock chime is a melody or a set of melodies played at intervals upon a set of bells to mark the passage of time. The bells used to play clock chimes are most commonly located in bell towers or grandfather clocks, but may be found in other places as well.

How do you make a clock chime properly?

How to Reset My Chiming Clock

Place one forefinger gently on the minute hand and push it lightly over to the number 12. Your clock will now naturally emit a series of chimes.
Move the hour hand very gently to this number on the clock face.
Push the minute hand around the clock until the clock displays the actual time.

Why is my clock so loud?

The main reason modern clocks tick so loud is because they’re often made with cheap parts that have higher tolerance levels than antique clocks. Another reason is that cheap clocks are made with a pulsed electromagnet powered by batteries. This magnet pulses to move the parts, which then move the fingers.

How do I reset my Westminster chime clock?

How do I quiet my clock chimes?

If you want to make the chime softer, move the chime rod assembly slightly off the sound board. When I set up new GF clocks I usually get the request to soften the sound. If you slightly loosen the mounting screws on the chime block if will be softer. Keep adjusting the screw until you get what you want.

When was Canterbury chimes added to Herschede Clock?

The first movement passed final inspection on January 10, 1911. In 1913, a third melody, “Canterbury Chimes” was added to the Whittington and Westminster chimes. The tune was composed by Charles Eisen, “a gifted American pianist,” especially for Herschede.

When did Walter Herschede start making Crown clocks?

By 1933 the Herschede Hall Clock Company changed its primary focus on the lower end, introducing an inexpensive line of electric clocks called “Crown Clocks”. On February 4, 1934, Walter’s son, Richard Herschede, began working fulltime with his father.

Where was the Herschede Hall Clock Company located?

In 1903 the Herschede Hall Clock Company factory moved from Front Street to 1011-1015 Plum Street. In 1904 the Herschede Hall Clock Company won several medals in the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis in 1904: a gold medal for the best hall clock, a gold medal for the best hall clock cases, and a silver medal for tubular chimes.

Who was the composer of the Herschede Clock Chime tunes?

The tune was composed by Charles Eisen, “a gifted American pianist,” especially for Herschede. (If you have a Herschede clock with this tune and are a musician, we’d appreciate having the tune so we can add it to our clock chime tunes page in this reference library… contact us and let’s talk about how to make this happen… thanks in advance.