When it comes to piano care, there are several things you should know. If you own a piano, you may already know that with proper care, they can last for many years. Maybe you’ve even had yours for years, taking care of it as best you can each and every day but now you have a dilemma- you have to store your piano for a period of time.
If you need to store your piano, it’s important that you do so properly so that when you come back for it, it’s still in great working condition. You will hear from experts that you should try to avoid storing your piano at all, if possible. You can try asking if there is someone you can trust to keep it for you and maintain it until you are able to come back for it. However, since this is not always possible, you should learn how to properly store your piano.
The best choice is always a climate controlled storage facility, especially if you’re unsure how long you’re going to have it in storage. This way your piano will not face big temperature changes and humidity which can easily damage a piano.
Pianos, as you may know, are really sensitive to changes in humidity and temperate. This can affect the piano case, cause warping and cracking and more. It can also cause the piano to go out of tune quicker than it would usually.
Another thing to keep in mind about your piano is if you have to move and it’s been kept in one location for a long time. For example, if your piano has been in a hot and humid location for years, moving it to a cool, dry place can cause problems. Often pianos will quickly self-destruct when they are moved from one extreme in environment to another.
Now that you have these tips for properly storing your piano, you can be sure it’s taken care of if you need to go on vacation for awhile, go away to college, in between moving to a new town, on business training or whatever else you’re doing. You know that when you come back, your piano will be waiting for you in good condition.
Also remember that whenever you are moving your piano from one location to another, such as to a storage facility, it should be done safely and professionally. Hire movers if you need to so that you can be sure your piano isn’t damaged in the move.
