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How Often Should My Piano Be Serviced?
Your piano is an investment in your future. It can bring you and your
family a lifetime of music, adding immeasurable joy and beauty to your
home. Because it also is such a large investment, it should be
maintained with the utmost care. Regular servicing by a qualified
tuner-technician will preserve your instrument and help -- you avoid
costly repair in the future.
Because your piano contains materials such as wood and felt, it is
subject to change with climatic conditions. Extreme swings in temperature and humidity cause its materials to swell and contract,
affecting tone, pitch and action response of touch. You can reduce the
severity of these effects by placing your piano near a wall away from
windows or doors which are opened frequently. Avoid heating and air
conditioning vents, fireplaces and areas which receive direct
sunlight. Your piano will perform best under consistent conditions
neither too wet or dry, optimally at a temperature of 68 degrees F and
42 percent relative humidity.
While pianos generally fall into vertical and grand model categories,
each manufacturer selects its own materials and utilizes its own
unique scale and furniture designs. Every piano requires a different
level of maintenance, depending upon the quality of materials used,
the design and level of craftsmanship. Manufacturers can provide
general advice on tuning frequency but your technician can give
specific recommendations based upon your usage and locale.
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