Expert Cuckoo clock repair is now readily available to everyone

  Ship me your Cuckoo, I'll get it into good shape and ship it back!

If you have a cuckoo clock that isn't working, I can probably fix it for less than you might expect.  The main cause of cuckoo clock failures is dust and dirt.  With the bird moving in and out of the case, bellows pumping air, weight chains hanging out in open space being pulled up into the movement every time you wind the clock, and the open nature of the cases lots of dust and dirt gets into these clocks!

Unlike other clock styles, which require complete movement disassembly to clean properly, cuckoo clock movements are very open, and have looser tolerances than mantle or grandfather clock movements.  In the majority of cases, ultrasonic cleaning of cuckoo clock movement, followed by careful oiling and adjustment will restore complete operation to the clock.  In the rare instances this approach is not successful, most modern cuckoo clock movements may be replaced for only a nominal increase in the repair cost.  It is often less expensive to replace a cuckoo movement than to completely restore a badly worn one.  Cuckoo clock repair prices are included on the price list page.

I also provide minor case repairs, replacement of missing dancer figures if available, secure loose animation objects, and repair or replacement of bellows and musical components.

Cuckoo clock repair includes:
  • Removal of movement from case, which often requires bellows removal or partial case disassembly.
  • Remove chains from movement.
  • Inspect chains and movement for excessive wear indicating replacement is needed.
  • Inspect bellows, linkage wires, gong and hammer.
  • Ultrasonically clean the movement using modern clock cleaning solutions, rinses, and moisture displacing final rinses.
  • Ultrasonically clean the chains and other removed parts.
  • Oil all pivots using high quality clock oil.
  • Lubricate rubbing points of contact with high quality lubricants as needed.
  • Make needed minor case repairs (tighten loose decorations, glue loose bellows if originally glued to case, snug up loose parts that may cause buzzing or rattling.
  • Assemble and adjust bellows, strike, dancers, music box, and other animation linkages for correct operations.
  • Test for at least three days for one day clocks, 10 days for seven day clocks.
Movement replacement includes all of the above, except the movement is replaced rather than cleaned and oiled.

Cuckoo clocks are light enough to ship inexpensively.  I will be happy to receive your clock via any parcel or postal service.  Please email or call for current cuckoo clock service turn around times.  Insurance is recommended.  Please do NOT ship the weights with your clock.  I have a good assortment of standard weights. Weights moving around in a box can do a lot of damage, and will certainly increase the cost of shipping.  Please tell me the number (if any) on your weights to ensure that testing is done with the same weights you will use when your clock is returned.