Howard Miller Clocks began making mantel clocks, and eventually crafted exquisite Howard Miller clocks are prized for their refined craftsmanship, timeless designs, and dependable mechanical movements. Whether you own a floor (grandfather) clock, mantel clock, wall clock, or table clock, these timepieces combine classic aesthetics with engineering that can run reliably for generations — if properly maintained and serviced.
Why Howard Miller Clocks Are Still Valued
Howard Miller clocks are valued by collectors and enthusiasts for their enduring mechanical quality, design heritage, and association with a nearly century-old American clock-making tradition. Since the company’s founding in 1926 by Howard C. Miller, many of these clocks — especially the iconic long-case grandfather models — have become cherished heirlooms in families across the country. Their combination of reliable movements, classic silhouettes, and craftsmanship continues to make them sought-after pieces in both modern homes and collector circles.
Howard Miller Clock History Summary
The Howard Miller Clock Company began in 1926 in Zeeland, Michigan, when Howard C. Miller — trained in clock-making and inspired by German tradition — launched a business focused on quality chiming wall and mantel clocks. Over the decades, the company expanded into floor clocks (grandfather clocks) in the 1960s, earned a reputation as one of the world’s largest grandfather clock makers, and broadened its offerings to include curio cabinets and furniture. Read more about the Howard Miller Clock Company’s history.
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Caring for a Howard Miller Clock
To keep your Howard Miller clock performing at its best, it’s important to protect it from temperature extremes, humidity fluctuations, and direct sunlight, and to wind mechanical models on a consistent schedule. Regular dusting of the case, ensuring the clock sits on a level surface, and avoiding forcing the hands improve everyday operation. Even with excellent care, periodic professional maintenance — including cleaning, lubrication, and adjustment — is essential to preserve movement accuracy and extend your clock’s lifespan.
Howard Miller Clock Repair & Service
If your Howard Miller clock isn’t running correctly, is chiming irregularly, or hasn’t been serviced in years, Clock Repair Studio can help. Our expert clock-makers specialize in diagnostic evaluations and professional repairs of Howard Miller mechanical movements, chime adjustments, movement overhauls, suspension repairs, and restoration tailored to both mantel and long-case clocks.