What if I want to clean and oil my own clock movement?
Howard Miller does not recommend that you service the clock movement yourself. Contact an Authorized Howard Miller Service Center.
However, if you feel inclined, there are a variety of internet sites that offer detailed instructions to perform your own cleaning and oiling. Buy a movement oil tube here.
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Why is it necessary to have my clock movement cleaned?
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How to clean and maintain a clock.
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How to clean the inside glass of a floor clock case.
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Why do you hear a "tic toc" sound from a clock with a mechanical movement?
All clocks with mechanical movements will have an audible "tic toc" sound due to the movement of the gears in the clock. The volume of this "tic toc" sound cannot be changed or adjusted to be louder or softer.