Unless you oven dry the clock after this the springs will rust and your clock is in very bad shape with an expensive repair bill.
How to fix a broken wall clock.
Check the batteries in the back of the clock for power.
Step 2 replace the batteries if the clock is running slow or it rings erratically.
How to fix battery operated clocks.
Alternatively pry the batteries out by.
Small hour hand first then the minute hand.
Put on gloves and pull the batteries out with tweezers or tongs.
Inspect the battery compartment for corrosion.
It is possible to install the battery upside down where the battery is.
Replace the batteries if they are bad or corroded.
The first and easiest problem to fix is restoring the clock s battery power which is done by removing the battery from the back of the clock and replacing it with a fresh one.
If you just put it in a bucket of hot soapy water then water gets into the spring barrells.
Open the battery compartment with your fingertips and nails or use a screwdriver to open it.
While holding the black box in place on the back of the clock put the new washer on the front then thread on the new nut on top of the washer securing tightly with a pliers or socket.