Tuning pianos in Idaho has its challenges. The weather changes so drastically from summer to winter. We have very cold winters and very hot summers. Luckily, we don’t have very humid conditions most of the year. Still, it’s a good idea to keep your piano on an inside wall if it’s an upright piano. Also, you want to keep it away from the heater and air conditioning vents as much as possible.
Pianos have a lot of wood in them, which expands when it gets wet and contracts when it dries out. This is why doors get stuck when the humidity is high. Well, humidity can also pull your piano out of tune. It’s best to have it tuned twice a year when the weather changes to keep it in good shape. However, if it needs it more than that, you should have it tuned whenever it sounds a bit off.
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