How long does it take to set a cuckoo clock?
Observe the clock for 24 hours. Even if you purchased a new, pre-regulated cuckoo clock, you should observe it for a full 24 hours to determine if it is on time. After setting the original time, compare the time on the cuckoo clock to the time shown on another trusted clock, watch, or time-keeping device.
What to do when the cuckoo does not call the hour?
If at the full hour the cuckoo does not call the hour (it calls more or less often than the hour indicates), slowly move the minute hand forwards. As soon as you hear the clock beginning to chime, immediately stop moving the hand, and count how many times the cuckoo calls. Now, it is the only time that you may move the hour hand.
Why does my cuckoo clock keep losing time?
Clock loses time constantly. Pendulum leave (shield) lose. If the clock keeps losing time even though you have moved up the leaf/shield, then the leaf/shield is not properly fixed to the pendulum stick.
Where do you put the pendulum on a cuckoo clock?
Do not handle the chains in this manner while the clock is horizontal or upside down since doing so can cause the chains to come loose. One weight should be placed on each chain hook. Make sure that the pendulum rests on the hanger at the bottom of the clock, near the back.
Observe the clock for 24 hours. Even if you purchased a new, pre-regulated cuckoo clock, you should observe it for a full 24 hours to determine if it is on time. After setting the original time, compare the time on the cuckoo clock to the time shown on another trusted clock, watch, or time-keeping device.
If at the full hour the cuckoo does not call the hour (it calls more or less often than the hour indicates), slowly move the minute hand forwards. As soon as you hear the clock beginning to chime, immediately stop moving the hand, and count how many times the cuckoo calls. Now, it is the only time that you may move the hour hand.
Clock loses time constantly. Pendulum leave (shield) lose. If the clock keeps losing time even though you have moved up the leaf/shield, then the leaf/shield is not properly fixed to the pendulum stick.
Is there a doctor that can repair cuckoo clocks?
Although I can and do from time to time work on all other types of clocks when I am asked to I have chosen to specialize in cuckoo clocks and they are 95% of my business.
