Dabbing a few drops of clean oil on the area then restarting the pendulum should get the clock running again.
How to fix a wall clock pendulum.
Check your clock with a bubble level and find where it needs to be shimmed.
Locate the adjustable weight or screw mechanism near the pendulum arm.
A pendulum too high causes the clock to run fast.
If your pendulum clock has lost its best beat you can get it back in time with a bit of beat education and simple tools.
Dried oil and debris can clog and stop the clock mechanism.
Check to see if the spring is in working order.
Open the battery compartment with your fingertips and nails or use a screwdriver to open it.
Too low causes the clock to run slow.
The verge is the wire from which the pendulum hangs.
Step 2 put on gloves and pull the batteries out with tweezers or tongs.
Brushing the mechanical works with a soft brush such as a paint brush should dislodge any dust or dirt.
Open the back door of the clock carefully with a small screwdriver.
Understanding the mechanics of your cherished time piece will help you fix problems that can occur without having to drag the clock to a repair specialist.
If dried oil is visible gently brush it away.
Wind the spring as far as it will go.
Bend the clock verge back into position with a set of needle nose pliers instead of shimming your out of beat clock.
Lengthen the pendulum by turning the screw mechanism to the left 1 2 turn.