What to do if?
Helpful video instructions to troubleshoot your cuckoo clock's minor errors
Cuckoo clocks are the most reliable timepieces, but they still require care and a small repair every now and then.
On this page we offer you valuable video instructions that the VDS provides on its YouTube channel to help you with minor troubleshooting of your cuckoo clock.
What to do if …?
the music doesn't play?
Here is a video guide from the Black Forest Clock Association for self-help
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the cuckoo doesn't call?
Here is a video guide from the Black Forest Clock Association for self-help
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the clock doesn't work?
Here is a video guide from the Black Forest Clock Association for self-help
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I want to hang up my cuckoo clock?
This video guide from the Black Forest Clock Association explains what you need to pay attention to
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Do you need the videos in another language?
Then take a look at this official VDS YouTube channel. There you will also find these videos in English and French, as well as other videos in Spanish, Chinese or Japanese.
FAQ about troubleshooting cuckoo clocks
Yes, the causes of the malfunction can often be remedied yourself. The cuckoo call on cuckoo clocks varies from model to model. If the cuckoo in your cuckoo clock doesn't call at all, there can be various reasons. On our website we refer to various helpful video instructions.
Cuckoo clocks vary from model to model. However, there are some tips for hanging your cuckoo clock correctly. On our website we refer to valuable video instructions provided by the Black Forest Clock Association.
If the music on your cuckoo clock doesn't play or plays continuously, there can be various reasons. The video instructions from the VDS, which you can use to determine the source of the error and often fix it yourself, are linked on this page.
Cuckoo clocks are very reliable timers. However, if the time is no longer correct, this can have different reasons depending on the model and version. A video from the VDS is provided on this page, with the help of which you can check various causes of errors and, if necessary, resolve them yourself.
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