Piano Humidity Control Services in Oklahoma City

Protect your piano with professional humidity control services from Cantrell's Piano Clinic in Oklahoma City. Maintain stable tuning and extend your piano’s life.

A close up of the inside of a grand piano

Humidity Control: Protect Your Piano for Years to Come

Maintaining the right humidity level is essential to keep your piano functioning at its best. Fluctuations in humidity can cause your piano’s wooden components to expand and contract, leading to issues with tuning, voicing, and even the overall longevity of the instrument.

At Cantrell's Piano Clinic, we offer professional humidity control solutions to ensure your piano stays in top condition year-round. Instead of adjusting your entire home’s humidity to suit your piano, we provide a practical, targeted solution that protects your instrument without disrupting your environment.

How Humidity Affects Your Piano

Pianos are made primarily of wood, and wood is highly sensitive to changes in humidity. As the seasons change, the wood in your piano can either expand or contract, affecting the tension of the strings, the performance of the action, and even the tone of the piano. These fluctuations can cause:

Unstable tuning
Sticking keys
Cracked soundboards
Worn or damaged hammers

Our humidity control services ensure that these issues are minimized, allowing your piano to perform optimally in any season.

The Piano Lifesaver System

One of the most effective solutions for maintaining the right humidity level inside your piano is the Piano Lifesaver System by Dampp Chaser Corporation. This system is specifically designed to regulate the humidity within the piano itself, protecting it from the adverse effects of seasonal changes.

Benefits of the Piano Lifesaver System:

Stable tuning: Keep your piano in tune longer by maintaining a consistent environment.
Fewer sticking keys: Avoid the frustration of keys that stick or fail to respond.

Extended piano life: By maintaining stable humidity, you protect your piano’s internal components, ensuring it lasts for many more years.

Tools Used in Humidity Control

We use specialized tools to monitor and regulate your piano's humidity, including digital and wooden hygrometers. These tools help us ensure the perfect environment for your piano, preventing unnecessary wear and damage due to humidity changes.