Everything I Know about My Howard Miller Grandfather Clock (So Far)

I recently purchased this previously-owned Howard Miller Grandfather Clock, also known as a Floor Clock. I had been dreaming for decades about getting a beautiful clock like this someday. I finally did something with those dreams. After having the clock for a few weeks I made a video telling you everything I know, so far, about this great clock.

[@judytabor1346]

Found one almost identical at a thrift shop while on vacation. It was not running but I grabbed it for $100. Thank goodness a local gentleman here loves them as much as I do and he set it up for me. I love changing the chimes melody each time I wind it.

[@cobesgamingchannel9587]

All the Melodie’s are religious chimes

[@computerkid1416]

I was gifted a 70s Emperor Grandfather Clock by my grandmother. Like your mantle clock, it was originally a kit. I recently had to have to movement rebuilt on it, but now it's working perfectly. It has the most beautiful chimes and will always remind me of my grandmother even after she is no longer with us.

[@petrofourie5119]

Good day 8 am fom South afrika my clock is out of time its on 7H00 but ding dong 8 H00 how do i set that right

[@VictoryHighway]

My grandfather used to collect mechanical clocks. After both he and my grandmother passed, his clocks were moved to my house. He had a grandfather clock that he built (with some help from my dad) from a kit. We finally got it cleaned and serviced a year ago and now every time I hear it chime I think of my grandpa.

[@twkx250]

Just bought one today and love it. After watching this, it got more awesome. Great video, thanks

[@PederLindbergMN]

I recently inherited my grandmothers Howard Miller grandfather clock. When I first put it in my new home it was off by 20 minutes per day. Since I was an internet savvy guy I searched how to correct this issue and the world wide web only told me to turn the small nut at the bottom of the pendulum to correct by 1 minute per 360 degree turn! I was at a loss. Clearly I couldn't do 20 full turns! Then I found the amazing instruction guide that came with the clock. It turned out you have to raise or lower the pendulum itself for major time corrections. I literally just found out about this today, but I'm currently dialing in the timing. I went from 20 minutes ahead per day to 10 behind. With the great guide printed 40 years ago by Howard Miller I'm sniping in on very accurate times.

[@AndrewPrinster]

Thanks for the video. I've always wanted a grandfather clock ever since I was a kid and fell in love with theirs. I was picking out a couch for my room this past weekend when I saw a Howard Miller grandfather clock and had to have it. It's more of a modern looking clock which suits me well. It only has the Westminster chime and no moon phase and the weights drop at different rates. Also an LED that lights the face , reflects down and lights the weights and pendulum some what. I came looking for some insight on the chime settings, and although settings are different you video did help some. I've got the night time silence and am making sure I'm not 12 hours off. Well that was probably more than you needed to know but it's nice to see others are still fans of grandfather clocks, have a good one.

[@JillWilder-v8t]

We just inherited a Howard Miller grandfather clock, same exact model. This one had been stored for about 10 years or more. We were pleasantly surprised to find that it is working perfectly fine. After several moves from multiple storage units and across the country, we weren't expecting that. I appreciate your video. You've helped me understand this quite a bit more.

[@bijankumar2922]

Very good demonstration for every grandfather clock lovers .

[@mariewagnon7286]

Thank you for the video, we recently moved our clock and the chimes were not working, even thought the switch was set to chime....while watching your video I saw where the weights were different weights, which I was unaware of....I checked the weights and they were labeled on the bottom, I had the left and right weights switched. I changed them to the correct position and "presto" the clock is chiming again! Thank you!!

[@tomh406]

👍👍

[@bullmoosepiper7732]

Greg, Thank you so much for making this video. I just bought my very first Howard Miller grandfather clock today. I've wanted one my entire life and I was able to snag an absolutely beautiful one at a really fantastic deal. I am so excited to get it. Your video has helped me understand a lot about the clock and also, you had the same ideas I would have in regards to adding the mirror and lights.

[@drmontague6475]

Ever since I watched the BBC's Tom's Midnight Garden as a youngster I Have wanted a Grand father clock, Thanks for an informative video.. Really appreciated. Time no Longer!

[@MarkSWilliams27]

Thank you. I just bought a Howard Miller tall case clock made in 1978. You taught me a lot about it.

[@bones007able]

We have had ours since 1995 , never has it stopped , we had it cleaned once ... still going strong

[@SJ-ev6by]

Great information-just got my Howard Miller grandfather clock and am excited to learn.

[@christopheromeara689]

It was the master time keeper of the house. In the old days they use to charge personal property tax on them.

[@charlesrussell9312]

Great summary. The great thing about these clocks is if you move the hands the "wrong way" it should self-correct. If worse comes to worst you can always physically remove the hands and reset them to the time of the clock. There are KZbin videos that show you how to do this. Do not fear the mechanical movements!

[@SumProject18]

Man, I could listen to you for hours! God bless!

[@teamhonn]

What a great clock and info.

[@TexasEmperor]

Flip Phone on Deck...Proud I'm not alone. Great video.

[@ritabaynes8916]

Love your most informative video. Well presented. Thank you.😊

[@fortun8diamond]

Thanks for telling me how the triple chime worked. I figured it out myself when i watched your 3 chimes video. When the melody is on silent, you can still hear the gears turning. Not silent.

[@hiramtyre6868]

I absolutely love seeing the different grandfather clocks in the Masonic lodges I visit

[@jondrew55]

My parents bought one of these in 1986. Never thought much about it, found the chimes annoying. We ended up with it and eventually it stopped working. When we went to start it up one day, we cranked the weights up and the hour gong cable snapped and the clock just sat in the living room for a few more year. We recently had our floors redone and the installer moved the clock and all of a sudden it started working again (except for the hour gong). Turns out we have a repair place right in our town. Cost about $150 to get it fixed and running and now we are fascinated by it. I don't even hear the chimes once I fall asleep. Two items of interest. The reapair man said "in the not too distant future" we are going to have to have the movement replaced. He says this costs about $1500. I guess considering a complete lack of maintenance and the age that would make sense. As far as setting the time goes he said you can move the minute hand in either direction without a problem. The only thing is if you move it forward, you have to let the music and the gongs play.

[@theray2009]

what model?

[@edcrivello7018]

I read somewhere if the clocked is not perfectly level on the floor it won't work. It has to be level from side to side and front to back. Chances are when the clocked was moved to a different floor location it became level and started working. Just a guess.

[@ryanhawkins1235]

I remember my parents purchasing a similar clock in 1990 with a slightly different case, glass center on the pendulum. It has the same three chimes, from my understanding now, it was rare or short lived but it has a mode where every hour it changes the chime. It runs through all three chimes one hour of each and then repeats. The furniture store that delivered hooked it to the wall with an ell bracket to the top of the clock and into a stud. We had a problem with it once and took the movement out and sent it to Howard Miller. The charged us for a cleaning but my Dad notice that it appeared to have no plates sandwiching the movement together so we assume they fixed a problem at no charge and we were charged for cleaning. They were really good and gave us instructions on how to remove and pack it. Truly a great experience. It was a replacement a smaller possibly "grandmother" Set Thomas clock that a local clock guy messed up and it would never chime right so we moved it to the upstairs family room putting the new clock in it's place in the living room. Smart move with the LED bulb as my parents never use the light bulb in their clock, which did have a mirror in the back, as the heat tends to effect the time keeping. Keep in mind that expansion and contraction of the pendulum will change the length.

[@GoodTimekeeper]

Great stuff! With all the variations of Howard Miller clocks it seems like I’ve never seen two clocks which were exactly alike. I was never sure what features, style and colors I would eventually choose but then this one happened to be available for a good deal and, after having it in the house for just a little while, I decided it was perfect.

[@ryanhawkins1235]

@@GoodTimekeeper Yes I will make a place for their clock in my home later when they are gone. Looking forward to keeping it as I can remember going a local family run furniture store to pick it out.

[@Troupee-Lennon]

What a beautiful Howard Miller Grandfather Clock in Fantastic Condition i love your idea of da small picture light at end brass cover over da light and da mirror for me sets it off you can see your beautiful wright's and Pendulum your presentation was excellent yes your right about been kid loving to own one as your older working family settled down I'm going buy one outstanding like myself i have been watching tv as child with my parents I've seen these gorgeous Thomas Edison Phonographs playing music out through a beautiful timber master horn i was hooked and next it was a grandfather clock i said to my Mam Dad one day I'm going buy them we laughed 😀today i have 57 Edison Machines 4 Grandfather Clocks 7 wall Clocks I'm obsessed our 4 year old son Lennon is now obsessed loves listening to Edison cylinders and hering Westminster Chimes so thank you for a fantastic presentation please don't sell your clock ha ha Troupee from Ireland. 👍🇮🇪👌🎷

[@celestemonty6416]

I have always known the taller clock as "Grandfather" and the shorter as "Grandmother". It's about the height. If it's taller than 'you' it's more than likely a "Grandfather".

[@halnwheels]

I really enjoyed your video, and even though I am experienced with clocks, your explanations are very good and I appreciate other peoples perspectives. It has been my experience that the heaviest weights usually go on the chime train, and the time (going) train will have the lightest weight. Did you have instructions that came with this clock that directed you to locate them where you did? I'd be interested in knowing. I also enjoy clocks where the weights are suspended by cables with a pulley. I like the smoothness of winding, as opposed to the chains. I also like the lighter color of the clock you have. Unless you have a victorian home, the lighter color more matches the furnishings of today.

[@suehammons1473]

This was so good. We've had ours 25 years but learned how to turn the chimes off or change the melody. Thanks!

[@lesliebucari4096]

Great video Greg. Congratulations on your first of many to come clocks. There is one thing that you might remember is that the weight on the right needs to be the heavier one due to it having to run the chiming train. It does more work than the time train or the gong train. The love of clocks does Not stop at one! I have many and it is still not enough. Good luck Greg and enjoy your new member of he family. 🙋‍♀️🙏👏🏫🕰️

[@witsued]

Greg, have you read "Longitude" by Dava Sobel? It's the story about the prize offered in 1714 by Parliament for determining longitude while seafaring. John Harrison came up with what became the first practical marine chronometer accurate to within 1/3 second per day.

[@GoodTimekeeper]

I am aware of the story but I haven’t read that particular account. I’ll have to check it out. I’m fascinated to know that improvements in timekeeping continue to help us with more precise navigation. It’s part of the history of timekeeping that I hope to explain in an upcoming video.

[@leeryder676]

Good info. I'm shopping for one right now. So thanks for the good info.

[@mythril4]

I bought a Howard Miller with all features in near perfect condition from a thrift store for $50... Make so many people annoyed. Yours has the same parts mine does, just a darker cabinet in my case.

[@MrRUSSWILL]

Thank you so much!

[@pampabiswas5993]

Excellent video, Greg! I was fascinated with grandfather clocks since my childhood abroad, one day I do hope to own one. In the meantime, your video just brought smiles. Thank you!

[@xxcharryxx9816]

I am selling the one I have

[@moonwalker_925]

Nice video ................ welcome to the triple chime channel club :)

[@danielrodriguez3296]

Thank you for that information. God bless you

[@dalewilliams9550]

Thank you! Excellent instructions! Thank you!

[@fortun8diamond]

however, what if the minute hand and the melody cylinder go out of sync? well, you have to remove the melody weight for it, right?

[@OscarHernandez-om8ez]

¡Excelente video!. Explique por favor ¿Cómo cambiar de horario de verano a horario de invierno? Tengo hace varios años un Howard Miller y para hacer el cambio de horario de verano a horario de invierno le doy la vuelta 2 veces a todo el díal.... en resumen, lo adelanto 23 horas, ya que evito atrasarlo porque un señor me dijo que si yo regreso una hora el mecanismo de campanadas no reconocerá que lo atrase. Averiugüe con un relojero y me dice que lo hago mal..... ¡Me gusta mucho el color de su reloj!. Gracias por su atención.

[@jazzman1626]

Fascinating video, thanks for posting. I’ve just started to get interested in chiming clocks. There’s something calming about them when they chime or even when you hear them tick. It takes me back to a time when I was lucky enough to remember a more gentle, peaceful time. I am fortunate to have seen a grandfather clock in a house that also had a black-leaded, cast iron range fireplace still in everyday use. The old lady slept in a little bed that was set into the wall of the same room, with a curtain to hide it. My auntie had a chiming mantel clock that I used to love hearing when it chimed and the tick tock was always in the background. They bring a little calming influence to these more stressful times.

[@AlexSzell]

Great video! Thank you

[@Thegratefulnurse]

Great Video Greg. I was just gifted my second grandfather Howard Miller three weight. I wasn’t sure how to use it so I looked up your video. Very informative ! Thank you. By the way what temple is that in the picture behind you? Thank you for the video!

[@GoodTimekeeper]

I guess you can call that the Ogden Temple Version 2.0 (...because version 1 was more like the one on the hill in Provo).

[@arphaksad01]

We have a blonde wood Howard Miller grandfather clock with moonphases in black. Looks just like yours

[@carolynstone5668]

That was very instructional. I need to know how to get mine to chime the correct hour. The key was broken and the clock didn't run for awhile and now when I turned it back on the chimes are off!.

[@Michael.Chapman]

Love the blonde Oak--King of timbers :-)

[@wonkypottery7904]

Wow I have the twin brother to your clock. Mine was given to me and is a bit beaten up on the weights but it is exactly the same! 😂

[@halnwheels]

You can by the weight shells and transfer your weights into them.

[@Merchello]

For people wondering the type of model is a Howard Miller ‎611202

[@arlenecarducci6520]

Thank you , you such a help😃👍

[@ShirleyPhillips-f8u]

Does the clock have to be moved standing up or after securing everything can it be laid down?

[@mrk1075]

The name Grandfather clock just seems to fit.

[@mikewinstone7361]

I have a Howard Miller floor Clock all ok apart from sometimes it’s 2 Strikes short on a particular hour,but ok on other Hour strikes, I have realigned the Hour hand to the correct number of strikes to the Hour But couple of Hours later only strikes 5 on six o clock

[@Tawneebell]

My chimes are working fine but my clock has stopped striking the number of times that match the time. We were out of town and it ran down and stopped. I started it as I always have but it hasn't struck the time since. It chimes the 15, 30, 45, and hour but doesn't bong the time???????

[@jimbrennan7745]

Frequently told that the heavy weight goes on the chime side. Your mileage might vary.

[@robertgift]

*Grandfather* - *Grandmother* - *Grandaughter* but no *Grandson* ?? Like the lights illuminating the pendulum and weights. Years ago when I bought a Ridgeway Grandmother clock at a garage sale, I.nstalled a night light bulb above the pendulum. Thought my idea was original. Nope. The light also nicely gently lights the dark entrywayvhere the clock stood. Wish that our Howard Miller Winterhalder grandfather from Goodwill had the nighttime chime silencer. I placed two nightlight bulbs well above the movement to illuminate the mechanism which can be seen through side windows. A third bulb illuminates the pendulum and weights.

[@jimfarnell5813]

My Howard Miller grandfather clock is set to chime between 7:15 AM-10:00 PM… Silent through the night…

[@josephmartino7354]

What prevented you from buying an older antique clock?

[@simonthewatchguy6073]

Great video Greg. I was just watching your MTG-M900 video and you said you could maybe return to the black version of the watch in a few years - it's been 2 years since you recorded, do you think you'll get chance to let us see how the black coating has held up, and give us all an update on reliability and how you've found the watch since you purchased it? Thanks!

[@donnab5071]

We have a 1980 Howard Miller grandfather clock. For the past month the minute hand will not go past the numeral 2 and also numeral 8....so aggravating. This has happened in the past and we just moved the minute hand backwards a tiny bit, and then it would go forward correctly and not happen again for a few years....and the "fix" always worked. Just recently tho we do the same, but it will stop later when it gets to numeral 8 or again to numeral 2 spot. We had it cleaned ,etc maybe 5 yrs ago. Anyone had this happen? It is in a very prominent/convenient spot and do depend on it for a quick glance of time all during the day...did not realize how often I glance at it for the time!!

[@rhino1218]

i actually learned a lot

[@user-rl2py5tq8p]

Can you over wind a chain driven grandfather clock

[@mbdavila-aponte3877]

Hello! I found a Howard Miller grandfather clock for $200!! Got it home & all was golden! We decided to move it to another room. Now it will not work. The weights are in the correct order-nothing seems to wrong. For now, I keep it running as much as possible, by moving the pendulum. It will swing for a few minutes-getting slower & then stops. Any ideas? Recommendations? Thanks!!

[@GoodTimekeeper]

Without knowing too much about your situation I would start with the basics. Did you remove the pendulum and replace it? Is it exactly the way it was attached when it was running okay? Are the chains or cables able to wind up and down smoothly? Is the clock on a level surface?

[@mbdavila-aponte3877]

@@GoodTimekeeper Hello & thank you! I will check the level!

[@seekersinclair3202]

My middle weight on my grandfather clock is the only weight that moves down. Why don't my other two weights move? How do you set up the chimes to ring at the appropriate hour/time? My chimes are 2 hours off.

[@chrisbonner3679]

Peggy, the center weight keeps the “time” pendulum moving, the left weight is the “hour” chime and the right weight is the melody chime. So if the chimes are turned off, they won’t really move - just the center one will move.

[@laredokarl]

My gfc has a lever that hangs down on the right. What is that supposed to do? Great video!

[@GoodTimekeeper]

The only ones I know about usually have something to do with turning the chimes on and off.

[@christapia8720]

I saw your Balloon Dream (RHYTHM 4MH735WR18) at 14:48! Can you make a video of it if you have a chance?

[@bprife]

Besides floor clocks and long case Clocks they sometimes called them haul clocks. Have you ever heard of it called that? Because some people put their grandfather clocks in hallways as well so they call hall clocks sometimes too. But you have a nice one right there and I don’t think they look good in hallways I think living rooms or Dan’s or maybe dining rooms yes they look good in there of course

[@kokolax]

Hi all! My clock weight have some water stain spot (dark black spot). Can i use the Brasso to clean it? Or what suggest product should I use? Thank you

[@GoodTimekeeper]

I’m not sure. It would seem like a good brass polish would work HOWEVER there may be a clear coat already applied to the weight. If so, then a brass polish would damage the clear coat. It’s a puzzle. You may have to contact a dedicate clock repair shop for advice on this.

[@EricDrum-j3e]

My floor model number is 221967 when was it made and how much is it worth

[@willaewing6382]

I need help. The weight just drops doesn't keep tension on the chain I would appreciate advice plz

[@GoodTimekeeper]

It may be difficult to diagnose. Does your clock use a chain or cable? There are some KZbin videos where guys are doing complete tear-down and rebuild repairs. Maybe you can see from their videos where your clock’s chain slipping is happening. But you might just have to find a clock repair person locally.

[@fayethornton774]

My heavey chimes came off chain went up, can't get my chimes back on

[@tina8796]

I'm getting ready to purchase a Howard Miller Grandfather clock. Is this one a Gavin ? That's the one I'm buying. thanks

[@SumProject18]

Good choice! This clock is pretty!

[@richardalpaugh2793]

Just got a Howard Miller From my Uncle's estate. workings are exactly like yours, but the hour chimes are one chime less than the actual time. Any tips?

[@GoodTimekeeper]

It seems like you could adjust the hour hand to correct this. I know that with my other mechanical mantle clock it’s possible to gently nudge the hand to the right place. But I haven’t tried it on a Howard Miller clock. If you’re willing to have it professionally serviced I’m sure they could easily fix the hand position. It might be worthwhile simply because you may have no idea when it was last given a good cleaning and lubrication service. It’ll be in top-top shape.

[@charlesrussell9312]

If you haven't corrected it, you can try to move the hour hand to the right hour. Some hour hands are friction fit. Otherwise, you'll need to remove the hands and rest them. There are videos on you tube on how to do this.

[@JillWilder-v8t]

There is a Howard Miller video on how to do this. It didn't seem overly complicated. I'm sorry I didn't retain exactly how to do it but it seemed relatively easy. Nothing was being taken apart and it was moving the minute hand, not the hour hand.

[@hlkmrt]

👏

[@ElderPinto254]

no problem in watch or clocks will be fixed by putting more oil on it ..

[@jeepwire5959]

Good info I have a Howard Miller for sale I live in Virginia South western part

[@christinejones7226]

Do my grandfather clock needs all 3 weights

[@GoodTimekeeper]

The grandfather clock on my house requires all there weights to fully function. The left side weight makes the hour chime work. The right side weight makes the quarter-hour melody chimes work. The middle weight makes the timekeeping function work.

[@BrooklynSkinnyPigs]

My grandfather had a grandfather clock lol. Now I have my own grandfather clock.

[@awightviewuhs6103]

nah chain drives are just as good. comes down to preference really.

[@GoodTimekeeper]

These days the ones with cables are usually larger than the ones with chains. To me, the cable look is more sleek. But, yes, it all comes down to preference.

[@awightviewuhs6103]

@@GoodTimekeeper probably because cable drives are usually more common in grandfather clocks and chain drives are more common in grandmother clocks (clocks 6' and under)

[@freequest]

I like all types of watches mechanical the only quartz I have is my 40+-year-old Pioneer and Geneve plus some new G-Shocks. G-shock is probably as far as I would go with Quartz simply because their tanks and they fit well into my rough bush hiking photography I do. Reson you don't get many views on your mechanical videos is not because your produce bad content just that your audience is G-Shock focused, so don't be disheartened by low views your just gonna have to build both types of enthused. PS It just takes me forever to get through my sub list.

[@dkintana]

8:59

[@smstine1]

How do you reverse 1 hour of time

[@GoodTimekeeper]

I adjusted for the switch from Daylight Saving Time by reaching in and stopping the pendulum. Then I set a one-hour timer on my watch and, when it ended, I reached in and started the pendulum again. My understanding is that it’s okay to move the time ahead by pushing the minute hand ahead but it’s not okay to push the minute hand backwards.

[@jaimevasquezlopez3564]

Donde puedo encargar un grandfather .

[@V.G.F.]

You can get it from Gina she sold me 2

[@meismagiic4779]

You can give your clock RGB lamo

[@mosfet500]

Is that a heat vent next to the clock?

[@GoodTimekeeper]

It’s the cold air return. It doesn’t blow hot air at the clock.

[@mosfet500]

@@GoodTimekeeper Greg, a cold air return is a higher dust area. Over three or four years this makes a difference, even with a sealed case because the cases aren't air tight. Not trying to give you a hard time, I really enjoy your presentations and I do have a HM tower clock also. I was very careful where I placed it.

[@friggindbag]

@@mosfet500 Don't be that guy. This isn't for trolling mosfet500. Didn't your grandfather ever tell you what to do if you don't have anything nice to say?

[@mosfet500]

@@friggindbag I'm sorry you didn't see it as constructive. I specifically said that I was not trying to give him a hard time and I really enjoyed his presentations. That's "not saying something nice", that IS saying something nice. I have HM clock and dust does accumulate in the case. An intake vent is part of the air circulation system and that means dust in the room is also drawn next to the clock. I have several Casio watches that I purchased after watching Greg's reviews, in fact it was Greg that first got me interested in the Casio brand. Trolling? What are you talking about? My grandfather? I'm in my mid seventies. Please sir, don't create problems where they don't exist.

[@JillWilder-v8t]

​@@mosfet500Thank you for the info on the cold air return. Didn't realize that dust could be a problem there. We will see if there might be a better spot in the house.

[@michaelbauers8800]

aka longcase clock

[@edk2221]

Whatcha wearing on your wrist? A seiko turtle?

[@GoodTimekeeper]

I have a Casio Super Illuminator on each wrist. One has a bracelet that was intended for a Casio Duro and the other has the stock, resin strap. MTD-1079.

[@edk2221]

@@GoodTimekeeper ah well cool! I should have guessed Casio!

[@leanwest]

I gonna buy a grandfather clock, the weights and pendulum are not installed, it is difficult to put in the right position?

[@Kimbledotcom]

Hi. I thought they was named or branded, Tempus Fugit Grandfather clocks. I suppose Howard Miller was the case designer. Nice example.

[@todaywithjesimielmillar1556]

Great Video! (Jesimiel Millar Fernåndez) 1M1K307