Ansonia Clock Troubleshooting

Ansonia clocks are antiques clocks that have been made since 1850. They specialize in mantel clocks and other decorative clocks. They are often made of wood, and, like any other clock, they can break down over time. If you have an Ansonia mantel clock that is not working properly, the first step is to troubleshoot it and figure out where the problem is coming from.

Things You'll Need

• Stopwatch
• Adjustable wrench

Instructions

1. Time the clock and check to see that the second and minute hands are moving at the proper speed. Start a stopwatch and stop it after one minute. Check and make sure that the clock is moving at the proper speed. If it is not, the pendulum bob on the back of the clock may need to be adjusted.

2. Turn the clock over so that the back of it is facing up. Locate the pendulum bob on the back of the clock. The pendulum bob hangs down from the top of the clock. Find the nut at the bottom of the bob. The nut is used to adjust the time.

3. Tighten the nut with an adjustable wrench. Turn it clockwise to move the pendulum up. This will make the time run faster. Follow this procedure if the clock is running slow. Loosen the nut with an adjustable wrench if the clock is running fast. Turn it counterclockwise to move the pendulum down. This will make the time run slower.

4. Turn the mantel clock back over and start it back up. Let it run for one hour so it can adjust itself back to the proper time. Retime it after one hour with the stopwatch to see if the time has adjusted and is being kept properly.

References

• Antique Ansonia Clocks: Ansonia Clocks
• Antique Ansonia Clocks: Ansonia Clock Company History
• Mantel Clock Repair: Runs too fast or slow