I have been repairing clocks with my Dad since 1998. I can repair most pendulum clocks through cleaning, oiling, rebushing worn pivots, and replacing broken springs, gears and glass. I can replace quartz battery movements and fix a few electric clocks when parts are available. For an additional cost I do make house calls within a reasonable distance.
Please note that I am unable to repair watches. However, you may contact John Appelt at appelt@clockandwatchrepairshop.com for watch repair.
Turn around time on repairs averages ten weeks, but based on workload may take a few months.
FIX IT TIP: Does your pendulum clock run a little too fast? Try turning the nut on the bottom of the pendulum to the left to lower the pendulum slightly. Running too slowly? Turn the nut to the right to raise the pendulum.
WINDING TIP: To keep best time, an Eight Day clock needs to be wound once a week. A thirty hour clock must be wound once a day. If you do not wind it completely it will not run for the expected time.
OLD WIVES' TALE: "I over wound my clock", unless you seriously crank on the key and force it beyond the stopping point, you will not over wind your clock. Do not be afraid to fully wind it. A spring driven clock will have more tension and will get harder to wind before it comes to a stop. If you are unable to wind your clock completely, plan to wind it again in half the time.