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Repair, Reconditioning, Rebuilding

Here is a bit of general information involving piano maintenance that a tuner/technician might do at some point on your piano. This isn't a detailed summary, just some information that might be useful in helping you understand a little more about your piano. We always explain any work your piano might need and why it would be important. We want to help you make the best decisions on your piano.

Repair

Pianos have all kinds of needs from tuning and simple repairs to major renovation. Some of the most common repairs are squeaky parts in need of lubrication, broken or stiff parts, loose hammers and key tops or sticky keys. These problems are easily fixed and inexpensive. Small inexpensive repairs are best done when you have your piano tuned. Most of these repairs are done on site. Your service call is always included in your tuning. By having your work done at the same time, you will save the cost of a service call. The action of the piano is where you'll find the hammers , flanges, elbows, dampers, etc.. The action might need a small repair and that could be done in the home. Larger action repairs would require removing the action and taking it to the shop.

Reconditioning and Regulation

Reconditioning is generally needed as the piano ages. Regulation involves all the moving parts working together according to their exact factory specs. Some of the repairs you'll find in this category might be reshaping hammer felts or replacing the hammers. Other repairs might include broken elbows, tightening screws, replacing jacks and flanges etc. The action is removed and taken to the shop for major repairs. If the repairs are minor, the work is done with the action left in place in the home.

Cracked soundboards or hairline splits are common in older pianos. Unless they are causing buzzing or rattling noises when you play, don't worry. If you are experiencing these noises you may want to consider a sound board repair. Replacing individual strings that break is common, rusty strings are often the culprit. Wire strings are easily replaced in the home. Wrapped strings require two trips to the home.

Rebuilding

When a piano needs to be rebuilt there is a larger investment. When making the decision to invest in a piano, you need to consider certain things. There are family heirlooms and older top name pianos that are well worth rebuilding, or sometimes a piano that has sentimental value. Whatever your situation is, an estimate is the place to begin. We take into account a variety of things when we evaluate a piano. Some of those things have to do with the general costs of the particular rebuild and why it needs it. We also look at the resale value of the piano and will it sustain the investment or how it would compare to buying new. There are many factors involved in making the decision to rebuild, or to make a major single repair. We always aim to fit the needs of your piano to your budget, so you'll be happy with your investment.




Tuning Repair Reconditioning Rebuilding Moving For Sale Purchasing Leasing Piano Care Repair, Reconditioning, Rebuilding Here is a bit of general information involving piano maintenance that a tuner/technician might do at some point on your piano. This isn't a detailed summary, just some information that might be useful in helping you understand a little more about your piano. We always explain any work your piano might need and why it would be important. We want to help you make the best decisions on your piano. Repair Pianos have all kinds of needs from tuning and simple repairs to major renovation. Some of the most common repairs are squeaky parts in need of lubrication, broken or stiff parts, loose hammers and key tops or sticky keys. These problems are easily fixed and inexpensive. Small inexpensive repairs are best done when you have your piano tuned. Most of these repairs are done on site. Your service call is always included in your tuning. By having your work done at the same time, you will save the cost of a service call. The action of the piano is where you'll find the hammers , flanges, elbows, dampers, etc.. The action might need a small repair and that could be done in the home. Larger action repairs would require removing the action and taking it to the shop. Reconditioning and Regulation Reconditioning is generally needed as the piano ages. Regulation involves all the moving parts working together according to their exact factory specs. Some of the repairs you'll find in this category might be reshaping hammer felts or replacing the hammers. Other repairs might include broken elbows, tightening screws, replacing jacks and flanges etc. The action is removed and taken to the shop for major repairs. If the repairs are minor, the work is done with the action left in place in the home. Cracked soundboards or hairline splits are common in older pianos. Unless they are causing buzzing or rattling noises when you play, don't worry. If you are experiencing these noises you may want to consider a sound board repair. Replacing individual strings that break is common, rusty strings are often the culprit. Wire strings are easily replaced in the home. Wrapped strings require two trips to the home. Rebuilding When a piano needs to be rebuilt there is a larger investment. When making the decision to invest in a piano, you need to consider certain things. There are family heirlooms and older top name pianos that are well worth rebuilding, or sometimes a piano that has sentimental value. Whatever your situation is, an estimate is the place to begin. We take into account a variety of things when we evaluate a piano. Some of those things have to do with the general costs of the particular rebuild and why it needs it. We also look at the resale value of the piano and will it sustain the investment or how it would compare to buying new. There are many factors involved in making the decision to rebuild, or to make a major single repair. We always aim to fit the needs of your piano to your budget, so you'll be happy with your investment.