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When should my piano be tuned?
Our recommendation is concurrent with the manufacturers, that is that pianos be tuned every 6 months. Of course, some of our customers find once a year or perhaps once every other year to be adequate. If a piano is being used frequently, more regular intervals will better allow us to refine and maintain the tuning. Pianos should always be tuned prior to concerts and important performances. We do offer Emergency/last minute concert tuning on an approved by phone call to Cameron basis. Pianos that have not been tuned for a number of years will have dropped in pitch. If this is the case with your piano, it will require pitch-raising to re-establish the correct pitch (A440) before it can be tuned. There is an additional charge for this. If a piano has been unused, it will commonly need additional work to make it playable again.
How can I schedule to get my piano tuned?
You can schedule an appointment here!
Alternatively:
Call Cameron at 971.253.9214
Or email Cameron at Cameron@EdensPianoService.com
Basic Tuning cost?
A standard tuning in the greater Portland area cost $175. If the instrument is unserviceable there will be a $45 travel fee.
Is my piano covered by insurance?
Was your piano damaged in some event that happened in the house? Many household insurance policies usually require notification to cover musical instruments over a specified value under an additional writer, but if you look and ask you can may find some assistance. Call your insurance company and ask specifically if your piano is covered.
I'm moving, how do I move my piano?
Do not move the piano yourself. Pianos weigh hundreds to thousands of pounds. It is never worth the risk of injuring yourself or causing damage to your instrument or home. We recommend hiring a piano mover who can properly inspect and transport your investment.
Local Company Recommended:
Evergreen Piano Company: (503)866-5480 ask for David
What is the best place for my piano?
A stable environment is best. Such as against an interior wall, out of direct sunlight, not near a heat exchange vent and not in any place where it will be exposed to frequent temperature changes. Extreme changes of humidity and/or temperature along with moving the instrument will make tuning unstable and could even permanently damage components of your piano. Excessive humidity will swell timber and felt, causing sluggish action mechanisms and keys which stick. Excessive dryness will split timber, break glue joints and cause loose, noisy mechanisms that create their own sounds while you are playing your music.
Avoid: damp, drafty, or dry air, direct sunlight, close proximity to fires, heaters, central heating vents, underfloor heating and radiators.
A Damp-Chaser®, Piano Life Saver System can help create a stable environment for your piano. Ask Cameron how a Damp-Chaser® can help keep your piano in better tune and preserve the longevity of your investment!