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Sensitive and delicate are the adjectives you would attribute to a piano. Hence, it would be best if you had it tuned after moving it.
Moving the piano is not the main reason that affects its performance. It is the change in relative humidity when you move the piano from one location to another, which causes the swelling and contraction of its soundboard. The changes affect the tension of the piano strings, causing it to go out of tune.
However, when you have moved into your new home, do not call the piano tuner immediately. Wait for at least two weeks for things to settle to give ample time for the wooden parts of the piano to be stable.
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We at Seattle Piano Moving Artists always strive to find new ways to serve our customers better. We are proud to announce our exclusive partnership with Artisan Piano Services. This partnership means that we can now offer you excellent piano tuning, restoration, and repair services!
If you live in Whatcom, Skagit and San Juan counties, you would be pleased to know you have a great local tuner David Trasoff. He is doing tuning, repairs, reconditioning and much more. You can read reviews and find prices on his website https://whatcompianoservice.com/
You do not need to look for a piano tuner in your new neighborhood. With Seattle Piano Moving Artists, we help you move your piano, store it while in-transit, and tune your piano – without changing your service provider. You can find a piano tuner near you in the list of the cities.
Our partnership with Artisan Piano Services means that you can avail of excellent piano moving services, state-of-the-art piano storage facilities, expertise, and exceptional skills from a team of talented piano tuners and restorers, backed by a work warranty.
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Piano tuning is an art, and each team member has years of experience to perfect their skills to ensure the best performance from a piano they service. They have the knowledge and expertise to maintain different piano styles and makes. Their experience allows them to understand the complex and intricate workings of a piano. They know how each piece needs to work in harmony with the rest of the parts, so that you can once again enjoy the crisp, tinkling, and soothing sounds from your perfectly tuned musical instrument.
You’ve just finished your move — everything’s in place, and your piano has safely arrived at its new home. But when you sit down to play, something sounds… a little off. Don’t worry — your piano isn’t broken! It simply needs a tuning.
Even when handled with care, moving a piano means changes in temperature, humidity, and environment. These changes affect the wood, felt, and metal strings inside your piano — all of which are sensitive to even the smallest shifts.
When you move from one home to another, your piano experiences:
Temperature changes that cause wood to expand or contract.
Humidity differences that affect string tension and the soundboard.
Vibrations and movement during transport that can slightly shift internal parts.
Together, these factors can easily nudge your piano out of tune.
We recommend waiting about 2–4 weeks after your piano has been moved before scheduling a tuning. This gives your instrument time to adjust to the new environment and stabilize.
Once it’s settled, a qualified piano technician can tune it accurately — ensuring it sounds exactly as it should.
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What Pianos Are Worth Restoring?
If you’ve inherited an old piano or found one sitting quietly in your home, you might be wondering: Is it worth restoring? Some pianos carry both musical and sentimental value, while others are better left as beautiful furniture. Let’s take a closer look at what makes a piano worth bringing back to life.
Not all pianos are created equal. High-quality instruments from reputable makers are often worth restoring because they were built to last for generations.
Brands commonly worth restoring include:
Steinway & Sons
Mason & Hamlin
Baldwin (especially older models)
Yamaha and Kawai (certain grand models)
Bösendorfer, Bechstein, Blüthner
If your piano comes from one of these names — or another respected manufacturer — chances are, it has a solid foundation worth saving.
A piano’s age alone doesn’t decide its value. A well-maintained 100-year-old grand piano might be an excellent restoration candidate, while a neglected 30-year-old spinet might not be.
Things to consider:
Soundboard: Cracks can often be repaired, but severe damage might make restoration uneconomical.
Pinblock: If the tuning pins no longer hold, the piano may need a replacement.
Frame: A strong cast-iron frame means the instrument has potential.
If the core structure is solid, restoration is often worth it.
Some pianos carry stories — family heirlooms, instruments from churches, schools, or concert halls. Even if the market value isn’t high, the emotional value might make restoration priceless.
Restoring such an instrument preserves memories and history — and lets the next generation make new ones.
Restoring a piano can cost anywhere from a few thousand dollars for a basic refurbish to tens of thousands for a full rebuild. The key question: Will the result justify the cost?
If the finished piano will sound and play like a new one (and hold or increase in value), it’s usually worth it. But if the piano has limited resale value or poor materials, it may be wiser to invest in a newer instrument.
Before making a decision, have a registered piano technician or rebuilder inspect your piano. They’ll evaluate its condition, brand, and potential — and give you an honest opinion on whether it’s a good restoration candidate.