Here are some care instructions we have collected over the years. Basic Do's and Don'ts Do: Purchase a humidity gauge (hygrometer) Do: Provide proper humidity control. Maintain humidity between 40% and 60%. Do: Keep piano away from heat sources (heat ducts, radiators, woodstoves and fireplaces) Do: Realize that lack of humidity control can cause damage to your piano Do: Realize that lack of humidity control will put a piano out of tune quickly Do: Realize that lack of humidity control voids piano warranties
Do: Purchase a humidifier or Piano Dampchaser Humidity Control System to maintain proper humidity Do: Tune your piano whenever it sounds out of tune or every 6 months. Whichever comes first Do: Tune your piano every six month's whether you play it or not, it still goes out of tune Do: Tune your new or reconditioned piano 3 months after purchase due to string and pin settling Do: Tune your pitch corrected piano within 3 month to attain tuning stability Do: Remove all articles on piano before tuner arrives Do: Keep a QUIET atmosphere during piano tuning
Do: Clean your keys with a soft damp cloth Don't: Put plants or drinking glasses on the piano Don't: Allow any liquid to fall or drip on or inside the piano
Don't: Let children bang on the piano. (teach 1 finger per note) Don't: allow direct sunlight to warm up the piano Don't: Operate radio, T.V. or vacuum's while piano is being tuned
With proper care it should last a lifetime.
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