Piano Climate Control

Piano Climate Control

At Ken Coleman's Piano Service, we understand you cannot have the piano in an ideal place within a room. At times, the heating and air conditioning must be run excessively to keep us happy. In some situations, like churches, running the heating and air conditioning on the weekends is unavoidable. All of these scenarios make it challenging for your piano to stay in tune. However, each of these scenarios can be remedied with a piano climate control system.

It was a very good experience. Mr. Coleman is a lovely man who did a very fine job tuning my Yamaha C3. I used to use a tuning service that was more expensive and less satisfying. I, myself, have some experience tuning pianos in an amateur capacity and I must say that in my "expert" opinion Mr Coleman did an excellent job. I highly recommend him as a piano tuner.

What Is a Piano Climate Control System?

Climate control systems are designed to stabilize the humidity within the piano's soundboard by using an electronically controlled humidifier and dehumidifier. These two components are continuously monitored and controlled by a third device called a humidistat. Together, the system will maintain an ideal climate for your piano while requiring only minimal interaction. By providing a consistent humidity level, you can expect the piano to sound more "in tune" between regular tunings. The piano humidifier-dehumidifier will also prevent expensive damage to wood, keys, strings, and the soundboard.


The most popular climate control system on the market is the Piano Life Saver System from Damp-Chaser Corporation. This skillfully designed system works amazingly well to keep your piano's humidity level constant year-round.

Benefits of A Piano Life Saver System

Holds Tuning Better

Allows the tuning to hold better between regular tunings.

Piano Part Protection

Minimizes the expansion and contraction, and action parts in pianos, which provides enhanced touch and predictable keyboard control.

Rust Prevention

It helps prevent rust on the strings and metal parts.

Minimizes Deterioration

Minimizes felt deterioration and reduces the harsh tones from flattened hammer felt in low humidity or the muffled, tones from swollen hammer felt in high humidity.

Glue Integrity

Minimizes glue failure throughout the piano.

Protecting Your Investment

Protects your investment year after year.

Do I Need a Climate Control System?

Determining whether your piano should have a climate control system installed is not always an exact science. However, there are often tell-tale clues that your piano will benefit from a climate control system if:

  • Your piano goes greatly out of tune in between regular tunings
  • Your piano needs to be tuned more often than usual
  • Your piano experiences problems with sticking or warped keys
  • You notice rust on the tuning pins or strings
  • You see cracks in the soundboard or bridge
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