• Piano stays in tune for longer periods of time
• Keeps soundboard and other wood parts from cracking
• Prevents rust and corrosion on strings
• Substantially extends the life of your piano

 

Humidity Control
The best thing you can do for your piano.

Here in the upper Midwest, the biggest challenge facing pianos is the extreme variation in humidity levels throughout the year.  Winters are extremely dry, and summers are humid – both of which cause numerous problems with pianos.

Problems caused by low humidity in winter months:

• Soundboard contracts and can flatten out
• Bridges and soundboard frequently crack
• Tuning goes flat
• Glue joints tend to break loose
• Action screws wiggle loose in wood rails

Problems caused by high humidity in summer months:

• Soundboard expands and pushes against strings
• Tuning goes sharp
• Strings may begin to rust
• Keys and action parts become sluggish and often stick

Dampp-Chaser Piano Life Saver Humidity Control System

• Recommended by all major piano manufacturers
• Designed for piano humidity control
• Maintains a steady level of 42% Relative Humidity in your piano
• Click here to visit the Dampp-Chaser company website for additional product information
• To inquire about having a system installed in your piano, please contact me here.

Is my piano a good candidate for a humidity control system?

Yes

• If you play your piano frequently and want to keep it in tune all throughout the year
• If you want your piano to last for many years
• Even if you have a furnace humidifier in your home

No

• If you're not concerned about the long-term health of your piano
• If you don’t play your piano very often and aren’t concerned about keeping it in tune throughout the year