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What Should You Do When Moving a Piano?

3/18/2022

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If you're planning a local move and need your piano moved from one location to the next, having a plan in place will help. Moving such a heavy and sensitive instrument requires meticulous planning and heavy lifting.
DIYing might be a good idea for many projects, but it is certainly frowned upon when it comes to piano moving. Handing the charge to professionals from a piano moving company in Arizona who know how to assemble, disassemble, pack, and move your piano for you can ease up the stressful task of moving.
How to Move Your Piano: A Step-by-Step GuideIf you are planning to move the piano on your own, you should be mindful of some factors that can protect you and your beloved piano.
Plan a Path and Take MeasurementsThe shifting route is usually pretty obvious, but you will have to consider all obstacles. Measure the stairs, turns, and doorways and compare them to the height and width of the piano before moving it.
Wrap and Cover it Before MovingA piano is safer to move when covered and wrapped in plastic or cotton padding. Covers can help prevent damage to the piano as you move around corners and doorways.
Use a Dolly for Moving Up and Down the StairsUse a dolly to move the piano upstairs and downstairs while maintaining balance at all times. Tipping it while moving up and down the stairs can injure you and your helpers and damage the frame and internal hardware of the instrument.
Make Use of a PlankWith one person pushing from the back, another guiding from the front, and a few maintaining balance from the sides, lift the piano onto an upright piano dolly. Use a plank to move it into the truck.
Load the PianoLoad the piano first and put it in the very back, right up against the wall of the moving truck, to help balance it during the ride. You might want to secure it using straps so that it doesn’t fall over and crush your other cargo.
Unload and Set-UpUse the same steps and methods to unload it and set it at its designated place in its new home.
Final ThoughtsOnce the moving is complete, let the piano rest for 3 to 4 weeks before tuning it. It helps the instrument settle into the new environment. Hiring a professional piano moving company will make sure that your instrument is protected and reach its destination without getting damaged.
Have you ever had to move homes with a piano? Let us know how it went for you in the comments section below.
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