Mr Christmas - Holiday Around the Carousel - How To Fix It
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- čas přidán 24. 07. 2016
- I've got one of these carousels that stopped moving, so I thought I would fix it myself. I also made a video of the entire procedure for anybody else that has one of these.
- Auta a dopravní prostředky
I've had to repair my Carousel and Nutcracker suite a number of times since the making of this video. Always, it was the rubber band which was the failure point. I have since stopped using rubber bands and have instead been using rubber belts. This is the 'assortment of rubber belts' product I've been using.
www.amazon.com/dp/B07TJ3TXCS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_IaHZFb75GCY3X?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
For mine, the belt was still intact. I think it just needed a good douse of WD40 because the gears hadn't moved for years. That, and one of the plastic pieces that hold the 'pins' together was broken, so I had to wire them together since the plastic pieces had cracked and no longer made the horse go up and down.
Would you happen to know how to fix Mr Christmas Holiday Carousel one with the horses ? I want to see if I can fix it at home but I can’t find anything online how to ? :(
Purchased the pack of bands you referred us to! Thanks for the link! Works like a charm! I believe it was the 65mm band that was the right size for our 1996 Mr. Christmas!
@@seleerosas I've never had that one. What's the matter with it?
@@1toymaniac I figured bands that are used to operate DVD players would be great replacements. I had been using rubber bands in the past but they don't last.
Clayton, you saved Christmas! Our carousel just stopped working this Christmas. This decoration is my dad's treasure. I kept looking online for a replacement, but didn't want to spend the money. I finally broke down and, step by step, did what Clayton showed on his CZcams video! I'm thrilled I did! With lots of extra little issues along the way, i got the carousel working again!! Thank you for the time and instruction you put into this.
after all this years ,you video still helping LOL, Thanks for the video perfect DEC17/2019.
I'm glad it continues to help people. It makes me think I should probably put up more How To Fix It videos.
Thank you so much! We have a 1996 Mr. Christmas that we have displayed every year. Great sentimental memories for our 3 children...now in their late 20s and early 30s. Now it’s time for my daughters infant to enjoy it. We have all the pieces and it’s in like new condition except for the merry go round stopped working. Your video allowed me to fix it! I used a viewers comment and link below to purchase the 65mm belt for it. Great instructional video!
Happy to have helped :)
Everyone was so happy to see this carousel working again, now we name it the Clayton's Carousel!
Thanks, Clayton, for taking the time to make this video! It was extremely helpful.
brickatmyselfcom Glad the video helped. I try to put videos like this up, when I remember to record them, whenever I fix something. My way of paying back for videos I've learned from.
Excellent video! You saved our carousel, thanks so much for the guide!
Thanks so much for that, never tought I would find what I was looking for! Very well explained
Very well done video. Shows exactly the mechanical make up of the carousel. Thanks for posting!
Thank you! We were just able to fix my parents' carousel. After a lot of frustration, we found your video and this did the trick!
Carmen Diaz-Hardman I'm happy my video helped. :)
Awesome Clayton. Exactly what we were looking for. Also, one of the best instructional videos I've seen. THANK YOU!
You're welcome
I am so glad you made this video. I now have it working thank you so much.
Hello, thanks for this tutorial. I gave my wife this carousel as a christmass gift yesterday. Today my son hold it for a few seconds and the carousel stoped working. I knewed the rbber had to be broken. Your tutorial was super helpfull and just wanted to sy THANK YOU VERY MUCH. Merry christmass
gabrielwhite Very happy to have helped you. Merry Christmas as well!
Help I can’t get the music to play
Wonderful, informative video, and I used the Amazon link and ordered the belts! Thanks!
We have a Mr Christmas Marquee model merry go round and this video 100% made it so that I could fix my children’s favorite Christmas decoration. Thank you a lot!! The insides of the two models are identical. Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 and hopefully a MUCH more happy new year....(except for Biden, that’s gonna suck)
Wow! That was a good job. I need you Clayton to patch some of my Dept 56 toys. They have the same type of gears and bands. I think Mr. Christmas has better quality of working parts more repairable. Thanks for sharing. See my village. Linsterville.
Thank you! Your quick video saved me a lot of fumbling around. I was able to replace the belt without trouble. For a belt, I trimmed down a skinny o-ring with a large circumference. I used super glue to fasten the ends. Now, thanks to you, my wife will be delighted when she sees her favorite decoration running again. (I'm a bit less enthusiastic as now I will have to listen to it... )
Appreciated good sir! My 3 year old daughter says "thank you".
Darth Cosmic You're very welcome
I'm SO thankful for this video! I was able to fix mine!!
Worked like a charm...Thanks so much!
Thanks! Great video, all the essential info to make the repair.
Thanks Clayton for getting back with me.
Thank you very much. I will give it a try!
Thanks, Clayton - a very useful, helpful, and concise video. This enabled me to disassemble this carousel with confidence. I discovered that one of the white plastic gears has failed, and I'm searching for a part to replace it.
HI Michael! Glad you found the video helpful. How you find the replacement gear is you measure the gear diameter, the axle diameter, and the number of teeth (hard to count, I know). There are plenty of gears for sell on Amazon in bags (you'll have spares) for not much money. Find your match and order. Hope it all goes well.
@@ClaytonCannon I bought a 50-gear pack on Amazon, which had 1 gear of the right size. (I'll give away the rest on Nextdoor.com.) I also replaced the drive belt with a new rubber band - apparently taking off the original belt stretched it just enough that it no longer worked. All is working well now. Ours is the Mr Christmas "The Carousel" Gold Label Collection from 2003 with people riding the horses and seated in the chairs - I have not found this exact item on eBay, so we are quite pleased to have fixed it. Thanks again.
@@michaelforster252 That's great news. Glad to have helped.
You are the best! Thank you!
Did it help you out?
That’s impressive!
Thanks for taking the time to post this information.Anyone know where one can source gears for this carousel? Turns out my problem is the small drive gear on the main axle has lost a tooth.
I get mine at local hobby shops, where they sell little motors and such for RC cars.
Great video, thanks!
Any tips on the Nutcracker Suite...no music no curtains opening...only stage lights. It's Mr. Christmas also.
Excellent question! I have a broken one too. I should fix it and post a video. What do you think?
Mine looks just like yours, but top doesn't appear to come off? do I need to cut it off? I know this thread is old, but thought I'd try. Thanks!
Have you ever had the top screw threads be shredded ? trying to figure out now how to approach
Great video, thanks! I'm trying to fix a Christmas building that uses a band too, but it's much smaller than the band you had to replace. Do you think a hobby shop will have the bands?
I got a bag of assorted rubber bands. I picked a good band from the assortment and it's been running fine ever since.
My carousel was functioning perfectly until we lost the adapter. Can you tell me what voltage I should look for as a replacement, please?!
I have a thomas kinkade heirloom carousel that needs repair that is from 2004. It wont turn
..Have you worked on this kind? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
I have a double decker. Can you tell me how to get it open? there is no screw at the top. All the screws are on the bottom. Plus it made popping sounds before smoke came out! LOL im trying to fix it thanks!
Clayton is an angel. I still can’t fix my carousel though.
What, specifically, is wrong with it?
Wow...amazing, you are so skilfully. thumbs up to you 👍👍 Actually am looking for different problems on my son's Christmas delux Carousel with a running train on it, the matter is just the volume can't be adjusted.
Any tips for that Sir? Looking forward to your replying, Sir. Thank you for sharing.
Have a wonderful Merry Christmas with family and friends 🎅
Volume control is done by a wheel which is known in the electrical world as a wheel potentiometer. You'll have to measure it to find the exact replacement. Here's an example of an assortment of wheel potentiometers for sale on Amazon.
www.amazon.com/Rustark-Potentiometer-Assortment-Model-1K-Control/dp/B08GLYFL3B/ref=sr_1_35?crid=3CLKGXONS9D25&dchild=1&keywords=volume+potentiometer&qid=1606832148&sprefix=volume+pote%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-35
As you can see, each one has a different model. The one inside your Delux Carousel likely has a model stamped on its side as well.
I did that but now the first gear (the little one) stops rotating because it kinda slip down and is not aligned with the other gear. It rotates for a period of time. I really don't know how to fix that :/
Hi Clayton,Just want to say " Thank you" for your help This video really help me. I fixed my Mr Christmas holiday carousel and it's working well now. Thank you again and have a Merry Christmas 🙏🌲🎅
Thank you for the info. I really want someone like to you fix mine. Should I take it to a clockmaker or is
there someone who fixes Mr.Christmas carousels in southern California? Thank you. you were very
thoughtful to video what to do. Ann
+ann-eve hazen I think a hobby store which does repairs on site would be best.
Thank you 😊
How do you get the tabs undone? Do you push them in. Need a video of that step.
Peggy Matthews There are small tabs in the slotted holes. I used a thin flat head screwdriver in each to open the tab.
Great video. But the problem isn't the band. I think the gear that is on the shaft from the pulley is broken or chipped. It falls down the hole so it doesn't engage the other gears. When I manually move the gears there is a catch in the movement of them. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks
I can also see what I think is a crack between the teeth on that small gear.
I have a carousel music box that is supposed to wind up (not electricity powered) but it no longer winds, just spins. Can you help with this? I can see no screws or anything to disconnect. The only possible access is under a panel that is underneath the carousel.
Muchas gracias por el video. He podido arreglar el juguete de mi hija,gracias a tí, está feliz.
Hi Clayton, I have a large Holiday Mr Christmas with the felt stripped top and it is making music and has lights; but will not turn and motor is making wierd sound. I don't see a way to lift the top. do you have any ideas?
Jessica Gray There are clips on the underside of the top. I used a small flat head screwdriver to in the small openings where the fasteners are.
Thanks, I also have the one with the felt top and was wondering the same thing.
What ever the screw holding the top on is screwed into seems to be turning with the screw so the screw is not coming out, any suggestions?
It's glued in. You need to pry/wiggle it out. The screw is underneath. The top cap isn't actually screwed into anything.
where do you get parts. i need the first gear,,,,it slips. thank you ed bell
+edward bell I get the parts at a local hobby store which custom RC cars. They always have various gear sizes needed.
Hello I found one at a 2nd hand shop but I'm not that mechanical. Would you take on and fix my carousel? Its in perfect shape i didn't see a cord though.. Please let me know. Thank you!
Hi, do you know what year your carousel is. I have the same one as the video with a boardwalk but can't figure out how old it is?
do you know how to separate lenox santa millenium centerpiece carousel center column from base
Oh yes carousel Perfection ! A BOOMING video shot right out of the 'Cannon' ! lol xo Thank you Clayton for posting this video ~ We have a Thomas Kinkaide Christmas tree village with train & lights that does not work. It uses 3 AA batteries /or a 4.5 volt plug in adapter. There is a disclaimer on the bottom of this which states " do not use the batteries at the SAME time you use the adaptor." This might be what happened. Perhaps the 'circuits' are blown? Please let us know if you have any experience with this sort of complaint or problem. Thank you very much. *!*!*!* Merry Christmas to you and ALL your Relations ~ Suse & Crew Vancouver Island BC CANADA ~*~
Hi Suse -- Thank you for the compliment. I'm filming another one about the Nutcracker Suite. It is being a bit more of a pest so that video is delayed... Regarding your train issue, 3x AA batteries = 4.5v since each battery is 1.5v. My guess just as you explained, it is either but not both, and probably blew out something directly inside where the two power lines meet. There's likely a small voltage regulator module and/or a capacitor which has blown from having to absorb 9v (4.5v x 2)
@@ClaytonCannon Yes Clayton ~ That must be it ! We'll open it up and see what looks 'wrong' ~ maybe a new capacitor will do the trick ! We'll take it one step at a time, my husband and I will walk this path together ~ to keep each other focused.
Hi Clayton, your video is very informative but one question to you. "How do I get the very first step you showed completed i.e. how do I remove the very top point of the carousel, the little wooden thing to get to the screw underneath it. Mine is on firmly and doesn't seem to want to move" Please reply if you get this. I am very frustrated over this. Thanks mate. (Australia)
beva07 That top had a very slight amount of glue holding it on. I shimmied it carefully until the glue broke loose and I could take it off to expose the top screw.
Thank you so much for the video........ we were able to follow it and with your invaluable help, finally get our carousel working. You have made us happy. Have a great Christmas and Holiday season :)
beva07 You're very welcome
I used a heat gun. After a few minutes on its lowest setting, the plastic finial popped off! Hakuna matata!
Hi Clayton! I have a Mr Christmas Stepping Santa that will not function at all, and I have already checked, the adapter does work but I cannot find the problem. Do you have any ideas how to fix this?
Shaggy Bird I don't have a stepping santa :(
Clayton Cannon do you know if any place will fix it?
Hi, we fixed the gear and now it turns. Now when we put the wires back on for the lights .it completely stops and no lights. We take the wires for the lights off it works but of course no lights. Help!!!!
It sounds like there is a short somewhere along the wiring which is used to power the lights. Check for breaks in the wire or any place that the two wires, and what they feed, could touch.
Clayton, can I send you my carousel to repair. More than happy to compensate you!!!
Hello - What's the matter with it?
@@ClaytonCannon one of the horses quit going up and down bcuz a tiny piece fell into bottom and I couldn’t remove the platform they sit on. After watching your video, I wouldn’t trust myself to try to dismantle it! I’m not too good at this!! Thrilled you responded!
I’ve had this for years! Still plays music but can’t rotate because the horse’s pole is dragging through bottom of carousel base.
@@newse825 I've added my contact information to my About page in my CZcams profile (About) page. Please send me an email and we can get going on repairing that carousel.
Hey Clayton - I have a carousel that moves off and on - what do you think that problem is? Its like it gets stuck. Where do I get the proper rubber band if that is indeed the problem? Thanks much!
Usually that is because one of the gears has a crack, is loose, or the rubber band is loose.
Clayton Cannon cannot find out where to put in the batteries. and every turn there is a little skip in the same spot? any sugestions? thanks
Hello Joyce -- The carousel doesn't take batteries. It is powered by an AC to DC adapter. If you find that there is a skip in the same spot that is because of one of these reasons...
1] One of the drive gears is split
2] One of the drive gears is missing teeth
3] One of the drive gears has some dirt/grit/substance in the teeth.
Hello Clayton! Do you know where i could puchase gears for same type of carousel?
I've had the most success going to hobby shops that sell those fancy remote control cars. They usually have all types of gears or can get them fairly easily.
Thanks for your reply I will look there.
Hi just seen your video my carousel has just stopped working the belts fine it’s the tiny cog above the motor that’s split can this be fixed and how your help would be appreciated
There are miniature gear packs sold on Amazon. I had the same thing happen to a different Mr Christmas. This is the one I got. You'll have to measure the gear to see which pack to buy.
www.amazon.com/dp/B07DH8C9MR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_5kKCFbH0TR9J5
Clayton Cannon yeah wish I had seen them earlier could have saved my self some money if I had thanks for your reply tho
Hello! would you be able to give any advice on how to fix the Holiday Singers music by any chance? thank you!
Is it the Barbershop Singers? I have that one too. What is wrong with your?
@@ClaytonCannon well it seemed like the speaker was just going bad but now it completely stopped playing music. The movements and lights are good the the music is completely off now. Thanks for the response!
Hello. I have a Royal Grand Marquee Carousel #203044. Do the instructions for repair in this video apply to the one I have. They do look very different. Thank you.
Help!! I can't get past the first step, of getting the Screw off the the top (underneath the rubber top).
Are you able to get to the screw?
My animated guy with light as candle will not move it arms and head,i can hear the motor humming but there is a gear or something preventing from moving.
what voltage power cord does it use
+Jrlivin_yt I'm sorry, I keep forgetting to check.
Hi, was trying to figure out why my carousel animals won't raise up and down. It turns just fine. I know this is a 2 yr old video, but hoping you will see and give me advice. TIA.
Hello. At the one minute and 35 second mark, there is a white track that goes up and down. The actuators that make the horses go up and down ride on that track.
Ok. Thank you. This may not be the last you hear from me. I'll probably get stuck. Lol
hello, my issue is completely opposite. The carousel turns, but the music stops playing =( Any idea how to fix that? Thanks in advance!
drumm3rboichi148 Unfortunately the music is played via a solid state chip. Best you can do is verify the wires have good connection and resolder any that do not.
Thanks, i can't even get pass the top part where the screw needs to be removed. Its glued on pretty tightly. sigh, this wasn't meant to be.
My Mr. Christmas plays the beginning of a song over and over. I haven't found any videos about fixing the music part of MR. Christmas. If anyone can help.
How to remove the lights
we have a rubbery cover on top, help.
Marlene Russ I've seen a few people post about that version. I've never seen it.
Do you know what I should do to repair the music part of my Mr. Christmas Royal Marquee carousel. The lights and motion are in complete working order, but there is no sound, not Christmas or year round songs. I tried the troubleshooting tips, but to no avail. I also called their customer support line and they were of no help. I would appreciate any info you can provide. I have no idea what replacement part(s) is needed if any. Thank you, Ellise
I purchased a mr. christmas lights and sounds last year. It worked for 5 night, about a total of 30 hours and then it stopped. Checked out everything that I could. So I plugged it back in, turned it on and it played for a second and stopped. I called mr. christmas more times than I can remember and emailed them numerous times. Never got a reply. I called the Krinlge Store that sold it on amazon and it was the same thing. So, I puchased another one. It plays, but different tunes from the first one. Not happy. So, I'm thinking that the first one could have blown a fuse which I ordered and should get it tomorrow. I have looked all over where I should put the fuse and there is nothing I can find. Mr. christmas makes junk, no customer service. I don't trust this company at all. Beware.
I'm not getting any music the carousel anymore. The motor still turns so I know I'm getting power. I hope you can me fix it. It would mean so much to me to get this working before Christmas. BTW it's the same one on this video.
The rheostat (volume control roller) can wear out. I'll move mine loud to soft to clear any carbon build up. If that doesn't work, make sure the switch is set to music. Mine as a mute selector. Finally, check the wiring to the speaker as it is a little fragile.
@@ClaytonCannon I double checked that. It was working fine and then it just stopped playing music. I disassembled it and I could smell electronic burn on the little circuit board. I inspected it very closely but can not see anything that is obviously burnt. At this point i'm not sure how to track down on the board what burned out.
@@Liberty309 The capacitors will eventually age out, as is the case with any old board. To test you'll need a multimeter with a capacitor test mode. There's a few videos on CZcams on how to test them.
@@ClaytonCannon Thank you so much for your help. I greatly appreciate it. 👍