Why is the pendulum on my Elgin wall clock not working?

Answer by  Sara89 (367)

Elgin clocks are almost exclusively battery-operated. It's quite likely yours just needs a new battery, especially if it is the kind that does not plug into the wall. Check the back of the unit for a battery compartment.

Answer by  Travis404607 (3916)

If the clock is battery powered, the battery may be dead. If it is powered by a wind-up mechanism, it may just need to be re-wound. There could also be debris in the gear mechanisms, or a broken component inside the gear compartment. Clocks are extremely sensitive, so it may just be a small fix needed.

Answer by  jaljl25 (547)

There must be some kind of twitch in your pendulum. Just try rotating it a couple of times and it should work. Also, if the time is correct, then you might just want to reset the settings on the back of your clock. Sometimes it happens and starts working again.

Answer by  martine (860)

This could be a problem of many sorts, a gear, a broken piece, battery (if powered by one) I would take it in to look at if it's worth it.