Welcome to the Grandfather Clock Care Center
Whether you own a Howard Miller, Ridgeway, Sligh, or another modern grandfather clock, proper care and maintenance can help protect your investment and keep your clock running reliably for years to come.
This resource center was created from decades of real-world grandfather clock repair experience and is designed to help owners understand maintenance, troubleshooting, oiling, and general clock care.
The information in this resource center focuses primarily on modern grandfather clocks manufactured from the 1970s to the present day. Antique English tall-case clocks and other specialty clocks may require different procedures and care.
Explore our growing collection of grandfather clock maintenance guides, troubleshooting articles, and clock care resources. Whether you're maintaining a modern grandfather clock or solving a common problem, these articles are designed to help you protect and enjoy your clock for years to come.
Why Grandfather Clocks Stop Running
What Oil Should Never Be Used On A Clock
How To Oil A Grandfather Clock
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Grandfather Clock Maintenance Guide
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How To Pack Up A Grandfather CLock For A Move
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How To Unpack And Set Up A Grandfather Clock
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How To Care For The Case Of A Grandfather CLock
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Pendulum Problems In A Grandfather Clock
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The Horace Whitlock Grandfather Clock Library
A collection of knowledge gathered from decades of repairing, maintaining, and caring for mechanical clocks.
About The Author
These articles are based on decades of hands-on grandfather clock service experience. After servicing thousands of clocks in homes throughout Georgia and the Southeastern United States, I created this resource center to help owners better understand the care, maintenance, and troubleshooting of their timepieces. The goal is simple: provide practical, straightforward information that helps keep grandfather clocks running reliably for years to come.
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25+ Years Professional Clock Service
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Thousands of Grandfather Clocks Serviced
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Former Authorized Howard Miller Service Center
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Horace Whitlock Oil Company Founder