Oiling is essential for keeping a mechanical clock running smoothly, but most clocks need lubrication far less often than owners think. Over-oiling can cause damage, while neglect leads to wear, stopping, and poor timekeeping. This guide explains the correct oiling interval, warning signs to watch for, and why professional cleaning is the safest way to maintain your clock.

Some clock issues require expert attention. This guide explains the signs of deeper mechanical wear—including stopping problems, weak pendulum swing, chime errors, noisy movements, and old lubrication—and outlines what professional servicing involves. Know when DIY fixes aren’t enough and your clock needs expert care.

Quartz clocks are normally very accurate, so when one starts losing time, the cause is often a weak battery, corroded contacts, dust inside the movement, or a failing stepper motor. This expanded troubleshooting guide helps you identify the problem and decide whether a simple fix or a movement replacement is required.

A fully wound clock that won’t tick usually suffers from beat problems, leveling issues, worn suspension springs, or internal friction. This guide helps you pinpoint the cause and rule out simple fixes before deciding if your clock needs a full cleaning or repair from a trained technician.

A clock that gains time may need pendulum regulation, balance spring adjustment, or correction of leveling and beat issues. This expanded guide explains the causes of fast timekeeping in both pendulum and balance-wheel clocks and shows you how to safely slow the rate—or determine when professional service is needed.

An uneven “tick-tock” can make a clock run poorly or stop entirely. Learn how to identify beat problems and adjust your pendulum clock for an even rhythm, stronger swing, and reliable timekeeping. This step-by-step guide makes one of the most important DIY clock adjustments simple and approachable.

If your mechanical clock stops without warning, the cause is often beat misalignment, leveling issues, or friction inside the movement. This guide walks you through diagnosing the source of intermittent stopping and explains when deeper mechanical wear means it's time for a professional cleaning or repair.

Mechanical clocks require regular care to run accurately for generations. This guide explains essential maintenance practices including cleaning, oiling, beat adjustment, and leveling, along with the signs of wear that indicate it's time for professional servicing. Keep your mechanical clock running smoothly with proper long-term care.