Piano Climate Control Systems
Humidity change is the nemesis of the piano, as the main component is wood. It shrinks and swells the wood as the humidity goes up and down, even in our modern homes. Ideally, a piano works best between 45 and 50% humidity as this prevents the wood from swelling and shrinking. This keeps parts from warping, sticking and breaking, and helps tunings last longer.
If your piano warrants additional protection, I recommend two products to consider. The Dampp Chaser Life Saver Climate Control System is the standard of most climate control systems. It works best when a piano is not moved around the room or building often, and someone is available to maintain the Dampp Chaser system.
The second product is MusicSorb, which chemically not only absorbs moisture from the air, but also releases it, reducing the fluctuations in a piano. This works best for pianos in storage, or pianos that are moved often. It requires little maintenance (just replace every year) and is easily installed.
If your piano warrants additional protection, I recommend two products to consider. The Dampp Chaser Life Saver Climate Control System is the standard of most climate control systems. It works best when a piano is not moved around the room or building often, and someone is available to maintain the Dampp Chaser system.
The second product is MusicSorb, which chemically not only absorbs moisture from the air, but also releases it, reducing the fluctuations in a piano. This works best for pianos in storage, or pianos that are moved often. It requires little maintenance (just replace every year) and is easily installed.